Quilting

Seven of the best sites about quilting. Know of another site that should be included here? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Knitting, Knitting Patterns, Vintage Kenmore Sewing Machines)

1. McCallsQuilting.com - Online home of McCall’s Quilting magazine, this site features a number of how-to quilting projects for making bed size quilts, wall hangings, wearables and small projects. Access detailed instructions for the latest techniques and traditional methods for piecing, applique and quilting, patchwork, Christmas designs and more. You can subscribe to the publication here or become a member, for free, of a quilting community. (www.mccallsquilting.com)

2. Quilting at About.com - At this comprehensive quilting resource, you’ll find step-by-step quilt-making instruction with emphasis on patchwork and sewing skills, rotary cutting skills, applique techniques, fabric basics, binding, embellishments and borders. Dozens of free patterns are available to quilters of all levels along with pictures and tutorials. You can also sign up for a free quilting newsletter or the quilting tip of the day, and chat with other quilters in the forums. (www.quilting.about.com)

3. KeepsakeQuilting.com - Shop for fabrics and other quilting supplies at this online quilters resource. You’ll find Keepsake Quick Kits, books, patterns, fabric collections, notions, projects for kids and a variety of quilting clubs. A library of articles includes information for the thrifty quilter and contributions from quilting experts. (www.keepsakequilting.com)

4. Quilt University - More than 120 online quilting classes from basic quilting to graduate design work offered here with new classes opening every weekend from January through October. Register by check or credit card and you’ll receive a password for an online classroom with a teacher-led discussion forum and student gallery. If you’re undecided, you can take a sample class to see how you like it. (www.quiltuniversity.com)

5. Quiltazoid -  Official home of the Quiltazoid, a machine quilting design tool that helps you create a number of intricate stitch designs.  This long arm attachment can be purchased with a number of tracing templates also offered here. You’ll find sample quilt patterns, pricing and ordering information. (www.quiltazoid.com)

6. Learn Basic Quilting Techniques with Caroline Hwang, Threadbanger - In this seven minute video, a quilting artist demonstrates basic quilting techniques.  Quilt creations from other Threadbangers — young contemporary artists, crafters and DIYers — are also showcased. (www.5min.com)

7. Quilting Store Fulfills Dream of Young Entrepreneur - June 2009 article profiles a 20-something entrepreneur in Elmira, Ontario, Canada, who fulfilled her years-old dream to open a quilting store and offer classes in quilting, which she considers a lost art. (www.elmiraindependent.com)

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