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Welcome to Abigail Crafts Patchwork and Quilting Hints and Tips Page. Do you have a little tip you would like to pass on to others ? Click on this link and let us know we will feature the best on the site. Table of Contents
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How can I turn my quilt into an heirloom ?Label your quilt on the back, with as much detail as possible, who made it, who it was for, why, the date etc. Your quilt will become a piece of history. Back to TopWhere can I find a surface large enough to lay my quilt out on ?You need an area 1.8m long 1 to 1.5m wide and 1m off the ground, we all have one ... use your bed! A tip from Brenda Mann from the Yorkshire Dales Back to TopHow can I get started in Patchwork and Quilting ?If you want to start with a set of lessons try your local patchwork shop or college.
Back to TopWho is ... ?When I am faced with machine quilting a larger project, I do the "must do" quilting first. When that is done, I plan out a little extra and do that. Then I look to see if I want to add any more, and keep going this way until I am done. If I had to plan all the quilting in the beginning, I would be overwhelmed and stressed while doing it. By doing a little extra each time, I end up doing more—which always looks nice! Back to TopWhat is ... ?I've always liked to keep track of how much I've paid for my fabric. I use a permanent pen to write price and any other information (such as place of purchase or collection name) along the selvage before I wash it. The information is always right there until I use the last scrap of it. Back to TopHow can I protect older quilts ?In using older quilts, they often will have a torn or frayed area that must be protected. Simply cover with appropriate size of nylon tulle. It will protect batting and contain remaining parts of a design without marring the surface. Back to Top
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