THE 2017 QUILT WORKS EMPLOYEES’ SHOW 1 – 16 APRIL 2017 BALI JACKET Adult Pieced and finished by: Judy Botsford Pattern: Original, based on an out-of-print Simplicity pattern in Judy’s library Technique: Judy replaced the stand-up collar in the original pattern with a shirt collar, lined the pieces with flannel (instead of batting), and added […]
Read MoreWelcome to QuilTips! In honor and memory of my wife, Shirley, who bought The Quilt Works Inc. in 1985, and from whom I learned so much, there will be a QuilTip for every letter of the alphabet. This week’s letter is C for “Shout® Color Catcher®.” All of us at The Quilt Works Inc. are […]
Read MoreWelcome to QuilTips! In honor and memory of my wife, Shirley, who bought The Quilt Works Inc. in 1985, and from whom I learned so much, there will be a QuilTip for every letter of the alphabet. This week’s letter is B for “befriend your sewing machine.” When using a sewing machine with quilting fabric […]
Read MoreWelcome to QuilTips. In honor and memory of my wife, Shirley, who bought The Quilt Works Inc. in 1985, and from whom I learned so much, there will be a QuilTip for every letter of the alphabet. This week’s letter is S, for “slippery.” While you may have all the quilting supplies in Albuquerque, NM […]
Read MoreWhether you’re a seasoned quilter or are brand new to the craft, there are new techniques to learn and skills to perfect. This means you will never get bored with the art of quilting, nor always be poking your fingers with sewing needles! So, let’s say you learned the basics of quilting from your grandmother, […]
Read MoreHave you ever heard of the scant quarter inch seam? It’s a term you’re likely to hear within the quilting community. In a nutshell, the scant quarter inch seam allowance is considered a gold standard in quilting. When you keep your quilt seam allowance consistent, your final product will look good, with each stitch in […]
Read MoreQuilting is one of those skills that you think you will never need to know for the future. You may be right, but learning how to quilt teaches you more than just how to make a patch patterned blanket. In fact, in your quilting classes, you will learn how to sew by hand, use a […]
Read MoreThe holidays are here, and the gift-giving season is right around the corner. For some, it’s a time for panic, stress and a lack of creativity as they frantically think up ideas and shop around at the last minute for Christmas gifts. Unfortunately, many people will end up buying just so-so presents for family and […]
Read MoreIf you’re a long-time quilter, you know what a rewarding and enjoyable pastime quilting can be. However, if you find yourself interested in branching out with your hobby or you’ve been feeling in a rut when it comes to new or existing projects, quilting classes in Albuquerque, NM might be the solution for you. Read […]
Read MoreAre you an experienced quilter, but you’ve never given one of your beautiful creations as a holiday gift? Or, maybe you’re newer to quilting, but you’re not sure that your skill level is advanced enough for you to feel confident in presenting your quilts as gifts to friends and family. At The Quilt Works Inc., […]
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