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Needle & Thread…Items of Interest to Quilters at Superior Threads

Mary Emma Allen — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 02:10:54 +0000

I never realized there was so much to learn about needles and thread until I began to read the Superior Threads newsletter and browse around the site. Thread was thread…perhaps with a few variations…for a long time for me.

Then I began to realize different threads gave various effects and some lasted longer than others. The needles you use in your machine or for hand work will vary, too.

You’ll find at Superior Threads mamy educational articles concerning just about anything you ever wanted to know about thread as well as how and when to use it. There is information about workshops , too.

As thread painting, elaborate embroidered designs, and fancy stitching have become more prominent on quilts and fabric art, needle and thread play a very important role.

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Needle & Thread…Items of Interest to Quilters at Superior Threads

Creating a Quilt for Flag Day

Mary Emma Allen — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:48:58 +0000

Today, June 14, is Flag Day in the United States. Congress and President Truman officially dedicated, in 1949, this day as a national day of recognition of our flag. I remember, as a child, flying a large flag from the porch of our farmhouse and having a special program in school.

Many quilting patterns incorporate the flag motif and patriotic themes into various projects. I found a delightful wall hanging pattern, Salute to the Troops, at Quilt Town USA that uses flags and hearts.

Janet Foggy-Befort, of Plant City, FL, designed the hanging as a tribute to friends and relatives in the armed services. It’s as appropriate today as when Janet designed it in 1991.

You’ll find free pattern and instructions for making this hanging, along with a picture of a finished product. I also enjoyed exploring the entire Quilt Town USA site. I found several more free patterns for patriotic quilts and wall hangings. You may want to check these out for future projects.

Also, if you are looking for more patterns and ideas for patriotic and flag projects,

you may want to check into these books.

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Creating a Quilt for Flag Day

b5media Reaches 200-Blog Mark – Quilting & Patchwork Proud to be part of it

Mary Emma Allen — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:09:17 +0000

I’m pleased Quilting and Patchwork is one of the 200 blogs included in the b5media group. It’s exciting being part of this blogging network.

Read about this accomplishment at b5media Cracks the 200-blog Mark.

“In less than two years, b5media has grown from an idea into one of the world’s leading blog networks. In fact, we’ve now officially cracked the 200-blog mark.”

They’ve grown from 5 blogs(thus the b5media) in late 2005 to where they are now.

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b5media Reaches 200-Blog Mark – Quilting & Patchwork Proud to be part of it