Free Patterns: Mini-Quilt Templates in a Jiffy
Hand Quilting - How to Get Started
Use the Big Stitch to Do Sashiko Hand Quilting
http://www.purlbee.com/sashiko-tutorial/
http://www.quilt.com/FAQS/SashikoFAQ.html
http://www.designbyaika.com/what-is-sashiko/
http://www.secretsof.com/content/1569
http://www.intfab.com/cgi-bin/cwp_category_details.cgi?cid=141&&aid=0
http://www.embroiderydesigns.com/ Search for Sashiko
Have you heard of "crocking?"
http://www.how-to-quilt.com/articles/1047-crocking.php
Fons and Porter's Online Extras: Sew Easy Lessons
http://www.fonsandporter.com//aspx/FonsandPorter/fp/onlineextras/seweasy/default.aspx
Fons and Porter's Quilters' Tips Archive
http://www.fonsandporter.com/aspx/FonsandPorter/fp/onlineextras/tips/tipsarchive.aspx
Origin of Quilt Names
http://www.how-to-quilt.com/newsletter/quiltblocknames.php
Understanding Thread Weight System
http://www.superiorthreads.com/education/ask-dr-bob/understanding-thread-weight-system-learn-correct-thread-measurements
Stain Removal Guidelines for Textiles
Free Quilt Patterns (browse through hundreds of sites)
Out-of-Box Websites
Surface Design - Monoprinting- Textile Paints
Textural Interest with paint on fusible web applied to fabric
Layered fabric painted using freezer paper stencil
Laura Wasilowski uses machine and hand quilting on her fused quilts
Fused applique and thread painting using photos
Gelatin Monoprinting
Surface Design - Soy wax resist
Henna Patterns and Zentangles for Quilting Designs
Use Elements of Henna Patterns as Quilting Designs
Zentangles as Inspiration for Quilting Designs
Quilt As You Go
Quilt Go - Another Method
How to Quilt One Block at a Time
The Quilt As You Go Method
Quilt as You Go - Block by Block
Quilt as You Go
Prairie Points:
Continuous Band Prairie Points (good pictures) -
Good referral sites at this website -
Easy Prairie Points
Prairie Points Edging
Quilts and Color:
Color Palette Generator
Upload a .jpg image to generate a color palette based on the image’s primary colors. Useful for quickly grabbing a particular color within an image for inspiration.
Three-part article: Color in Quilts
Color Discovery Lessons
Jinny Beyer's color selection strategies
You Can Be a Fabric Designer:
Have you ever looked at a fabric and thought, I could have designed that? Or thought, that would be great if I had just the right coordinating print? Or maybe you just can't find the exact fabric you'd like to finish your quilt. Well now, you can be the fabric designer. It's true, a number of websites are beginning to turn up that will print your design on fabric.
It is a very simple process, for most the sites all you need to do is:
1) Create an account: Enter your name and address and create a password. Once you have created an account, any files you submit will be stored should you require them later.
2) Upload your design via a file: Each site has generally the same file requirements, but you should always check to make sure your file will be compatible with that particular site. Once you have uploaded your file, you are able to do some manipulation of the images. e.g. mirroring, offsetting.
The general requirements are: 150 dpi, JPG, TIF, PNG, EPS, PDF files: file sizes 10 - 25 Mb; RGB or LAB color
3) Submit your order: Enter shipping information and payment type.
Prices begin at about $16 per yard. The price depends on the type of fabric and size. Some sites will print fat quarters. These companies strive to be environmentally friendly in their use of dyes and pigments.
To learn more, visit these websites.
Free-Motion Continuous-Line Quilting Designs:
http://www.daystyledesigns.com Leah Day has challenged herself to create and post a new fill design on her blog each day, for 365 days. A short video tutorial shows each design being sewn out.
More Websites to Visit:
Watch FREE daily scheduled auto-play lineup and seven on-demand specialty channels anytime day or night. Use DSL, cable modem, satellite and T-1 connections - http://www.quilterstv.com
