Monthly Archives: March 2011

April Quilt-A-Month-Club Challenges

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

Here are the April 2011 Quilt-A-Month Club challenges! Embrace them, or ignore them, it’s up to you. Sign up information, complete explanation, and important dates are all on the Quilt-A-Month Club page. We always have room for more club member! Theme Challenge Words, phrases, … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Relish – Part Five

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

Finishing The Quilt Layering & Quilting 1. Place quilt backing right side down on a flat surface. Lay batting on top. Lay quilt top right side up on top of batting. (Spray- or thread-baste if desired.) 2. Quilt the center as … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Relish – Part Four

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

Assembling The Quilt Top Joining The Blocks 1. Lay the star blocks and alternate blocks on a clean flat surface near your sewing machine. Pay special attention to the placement of the two alternate corner blocks. they should be turned … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Relish – Part Three

Posted on March 5, 2011 by

Making the Alternate Blocks   Alternate Block Centers 1. To make the alternate block center, layer one white square 1- 7/8″ x 1- 7/8″ on one red square 1- 7/8″ x 1- 7/8″, right sides together, raw edges matcing exactly.  On the … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Relish – Part Two

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

Making the Star Blocks Block Corners Use thin thread (50 weight) and a smaller-than-usual stitch length throughout. Save all scraps until the quilt is totally finished. 1. With ¼” seam allowance stitch ¾” red strip to one ¾” white strip and stitch ¾” … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Relish – Part One

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

Martha Wolfersberger is an amazingly talented quilter. As part of the $1,000 Promise she has made and donated 59 quilts (and counting) and has single-handedly raised more than $4,600 for the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative. If you’ve had the pleasure … Continue reading →

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His First Quilt Is For The AAQI

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

“I had never even sat in front of a sewing machine before but when I heard about this Initiative, I just HAD to make a quilt.” ~Don Hebert Meet Don Hebert, a first-time quilter for the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) Don … Continue reading →

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