Quilting

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2009-11-21 Quilting - Different rag quilt designs:

You can definitely put a layer in the middle, just make sure to cut it the same size as the strips. You can also use any fabric you want for a rag quilt. I have used polyester and cotton together, although

2009-11-21 Quilting - Different rag quilt designs:

Sure, I would figure out the dimensions of the quilt you want to make, say 45"x45". Then figure out how many different strips you want, say 5. Divide the width of the quilt by the number of strips to

2009-11-08 Quilting - naming a pattern:

Hi, Thanks for your question. The pattern is often called "Dresden Plate" -- but can also be known as "Aster" (or "China Aster") when it has those pointy petals. It was very popular in the 1930s

2009-11-07 Quilting - Beginning quilting:

Hi Melissa Go the this website: http://www.quiltbug.com/Articles/fabric-calculator.htm Where it asks for block sizes, just put the sashing dimensions in instead. You'll have to count how many

2009-11-05 Quilting - quilt comes apart:

Hi Dawn, When I first answered your question, I had assumed it was the seams that were coming apart. If, after you've gone through the checklist I gave you, it hasn't fixed the problem, then it may