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Rotary Cutting

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
rotary cutters
01
Jan
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] Elaine’s Tech Tips™ The rotary cutter was introduced to the quilt world by the Olfa® Corporation in 1979 and it didn’t take long for quilters to adopt this revolutionary cutting tool. Proper care and use of this tool is important to ensure accuracy and to prevent accidents as the blade is […]
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Quilting

Fresh Tulips Book Cover

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
Fresh Tulips book cover
31
Dec
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] If you don’t want fellow commuters to know what you are reading, hide your novel inside a lovely book cover. Or, if you need a gift for your children’s English teacher or a bookworm friend, these delightful covers from Calgary designer Ana Buzzalino will be sure to impress. A slow reader […]
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Quilting

Island Quilters Guild

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] the guilded edge: Stitching Together on Manitoulin Island A burst of light can be created by the use of colour, monochromatic, complimentary, and/or tertiary. The various designs and use of fabric can achieve this in a quilt, whether the design is traditional or contemporary. This was achieved by the various quilts […]
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Canadian Quilters’ Association: The Best of the Best

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
Morning Meditation
25
Dec
[columns] [span6]   [/span6][span6]   [/span6][/columns] The quilts at the National Juried Show (NJS) held in London, Ontario, in May 2011 were the ‘best of the best’ in: Traditional (Original), Traditional (from patterns and books), Representational,  Abstract and Wearable Art categories. The NJS was presented by the Canadian Quilters’ Association/ Association canadienne de la courtepointe […]
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Squaring Up Blocks

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
squaring up blocks 1
02
Dec
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] Elaine’s Tech Tips™ One of the most frustrating aspects of quilting is making a block and realizing that the block is either too large or too small. This is a result of one of three things: inaccurate cutting, lack of a scant and consistent ¼” seam allowance or poor pressing. While […]
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Quilting

The Ghastlies Quilt

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
The Ghastlies Quilt
16
Jun
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] It’s a compliment to say this quilt designed by Nicole Brewster is ghastly. In fact, the quilt by this Pickering, Ontario, designer uses a line of fabric featuring the famous cartoon characters, The Ghastlies. This is not a surprising fabric choice for someone who admits to liking the “non-traditional”. The proprietor […]
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T-Shirts

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
T-shirt designs 1
15
Jun
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] Everybody has them, but what do you do with them when they have outlived their life as a wearable? It is difficult to get rid of the T-shirts, especially if they hold memories of special events, vacations, people, etc. Instead of throwing them out or allowing them to take up storage […]
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Quilt Backing Basics

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
leftovers quilt backing
12
Jun
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] Elaine’s Tech Tips™ Things to consider when choosing the backing fabric A busy print will disguise quilting imperfections, but if you want to showcase the quilting, then choose a solid or tone-on-tone fabric. Evaluate the amount of white or light patches on the front. A light or white backing will […]
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