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Life In Motion quilt

Life In Motion quilt

Incorporating her double heritage, knowledge and experience into quilt making is what sets Alice Olsen Williams’ work apart from other quilters. A prolific and gifted artist, Alice has been making quilts since 1980 when she took a summer course in the art. Since that time, she has used quilting to inspire, teach and soothe. Her […]

Postcards from Quilts Kingston

quilt appraiser Rosalie Tennison
[columns] [span4]   [/span4][span4]   [/span4][span4]   [/span4][/columns] the guilded edge Hello from Quilts Kingston 2008. We wish you could have joined us for three fabulous days of fun and inspiration May 23rd to 25th at the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in Kingston Ontario. As you can see from the postcards, the Limestone Quilters’ Guild and […]

Ladybug Parade Banner

Ladybug Parade Banner

This the cutest banner ever heralding spring with a row of ladybugs, will most certainly bring good luck. Make it longer, wider for a table runner. Read more in our Spring 2012 issue. Designed by Christine Baker Fairfield Road Designs P.O. Box 24, Brockville, Ontario K6V 5T7 [email protected] www.FairfieldRoadDesigns.com christinebaker-fairfieldroaddesigns.blogspot.ca www.facebook.com/FairfieldRoadDesigns

The Quilt Challenge

the Eclectic Elements fabric
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] What’s Good for the Gal is Good for the Guy The Guy The ‘guy’ may be creative musically, but his strengths lie in the world of logic and reason. He’s in his first year of mechatronics engineering, and there’s no time for drama. He’s fascinated with the universe, and his favorite […]

Rotary Cutting

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[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 […]

Island Quilters Guild

[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 […]

Squaring Up Blocks

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[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 […]

The Ghastlies Quilt

The Ghastlies Quilt
[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 […]