Articles for tag: Applique, Quilt Block, Quilt Patterns, Quilters, Quilts

Top 10 Types of Quilt Patterns

The following top 10 types of quilt patterns are ones people searching the most for over the years. Some of the types of quilt patterns are specific quilt patterns while others are categories for types of quilts. Scrap Quilt Patterns Anyone wanting to make a quilt, scrap quilts are some of the easiest quilts to ...

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Tips for Sewing on Appliques

If you haven’t been sewing all that long one project you might want to soon try is to stitch on an applique. Appliques are designs which are stitched – by hand or machine – to any number of wearables and accessories. Various fabrics can offer a world of trouble when it comes to attaching an ...

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Free Frog Quilt Patterns

For those of you who love frogs, you can use free frog quilt patterns to decorate your home. There are whimsical and specific free frog quilt patterns listed in the group below. The last group of frog quilt patterns could be used as a homeschool project for studying the frogs on that page. The kids ...

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Free Butterfly Quilt Patterns

Anyone who likes to collect butterflies in one form or another may like these free butterfly quilt patterns. Each of the free butterfly quilt patterns are different. Butterflies are one of the most beautiful insects on Earth. Some people collect butterflies and pin them to a board. Others collect butterflies on plates and other home ...

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Decorate Your Home with Iron-On Clothing Appliques

It’s amazing how different a garment can look after adding a simple iron-on applique. The appliques, made with tiny beads, sequin, or just cloth, can instantly change the look of more than just garments, though. Forget that the appliques are made with garments in mind, and use them to add sparkle to things around the ...

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Free Pillowcase Patterns

Have you ever wondered why manufacturers charge so much for pillow cases? That is because they have a huge markup, something like 400% or more, on their durable goods. The reason I know the markups are high is because I worked in a grocery store for more than 10 years. The markup on some of ...

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Luxury Boots by Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier has always been known for fashions and designs that teetered along the edge and representing luxury. The luxury boots by Jean Paul Gaultier live up to the reputation of being cutting edge, luxurious and true fashion trendsetters. In fact the collection of luxury boots by Jean Paul Gaultier is one of the ...

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Techniques Used in Art Quilt Construction

Art quilts are pieces of art that are not intended for use. They are intended to be art. They incorporate many construction techniques, surface design, and embellishments. This article concentrates on three construction techniques. Art quilts can use traditional and nontraditional construction techniques. A few common construction techniques are raw edge applique, collage, and mixed ...