Archive for ◊ May, 2011 ◊

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• Sunday, May 29th, 2011

If you have never made a quilt before, it can be an intimidating project. Most people would not know where to start and if they do not know someone who already makes quilts, well then they sometimes have no idea where they would who can help them.

Quilting doesn’t have to be hard and you will find that a rose quilt design can be one of the easiest and lovely patterns you can use on a quilt. There are numerous of ways in which you can learn how to make a rose quilt.

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• Sunday, May 29th, 2011

Picture framing provides a protective means by which to showcase artwork, certificates and pictures and makes them easier to display. The frames are available in a wide variety of materials with wood, metal and plastic being the most popular. While many people may just purchase a frame from a store, there are those who prefer to have their framing professionally done. As a result learning about some of the picture framing terms can be quite beneficial in helping to select the best options.

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• Saturday, May 28th, 2011

As a Floatation Device

A green quilt doesn’t float. If you place it in water, it may stick around on the surface for a while, the moment you try and use it to help float in water it will show its true nature! That thing will sink as quickly as you do.

If you’re going under, the quilt is coming with you.

As a Jump Ramp for Stunt Bikes

While motor bike stunts are amazing, the visits to the traction wards are less so. Unless you really have a thing for traction wards, do not use a quilt as a ramp for your next motorbike stunt.

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• Saturday, May 28th, 2011

When a few people think about patchwork quilts, they usually have an image in their mind of a typical iron frame bed, with a patchwork quilt spread over the top. Each square looks like its a little pocket, filled with air that gives it a warm and cushy appeal.

I have had many people ask ‘how do you make the puffy quilts ‘?

Well its quite simple, you just have to follow 1 or 2 easy steps.

Step 1

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• Saturday, May 28th, 2011

Even in this day and age, not everybody uses a PC. It surprises many of these folks to learn that PCs can be quite useful in a number of their preferred activities.

Quilting is no exception to this. There are numerous ways PCs can help and help with making a patchwork quilt.

Sharing Ideas

If you explained the pattern of a patchwork quilt to 10 people and asked them to make it, you would have 10 different looking patchwork quilt patterns. If you showed them a picture of the pattern on a computer then everybody would know what it will look like.

• Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

If you are searching for pre-built picture frames which are ready to work with, then you’re trying to find ready-made picture frames, that will hold all your framing material. For many years, ready-made frames have been available in a somewhat limited range of designs and sizes. Recently the accessible inventory of ready-made frames has greatly increased, and you can now purchase from the large choice through stores and on the web.

These frames are generally made of wood, metal, plastic or even a composite resin and the quality ranges from extremely cheap to high quality.

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• Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Rumour mills can give a poor reputation to people or things that don’t merit it. It may sadden you that even something as innocent as a rose quilt design hasn’t been spared the wrath of the rumor mill. They’ve been getting a bad rap with certain folks over the past few years.

Well I’m here to set a few things straight about some of the misconceptions around these wonderful quilts.

“Rose Quilts Are For Old Fuddie Duddies”

While older people do love rose quilts, as well as a wide range of other folks. The elder generation are merely a little part of the wide range of folks with a love of these blankets.

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• Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

So you have successfully adopted, made or come into possession of a green quilt. Congratulations! You join the ranks of numerous other joyous quilt owners living long and fulfilling lives with their new companions!

With the right attention, you can extend the life of your quilt for many decades! We have a few cases of our quilts outlasting many folks – We have even heard about a quilt that’s on to its third owner!

To make sure your green quilt lasts as long as possible there are a couple of straightforward rules that you should follow.

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• Saturday, May 21st, 2011

A lot of folks love a good rose quilt. When made right, they’re pretty, warm and are a fine addition to any bed. Nevertheless they aren’t prefect, in some respects – far from it.

After conducting a large number of highly unscientific tests, I have made a number of alarming discoveries as to the limits of the rose quilt design!

Here are my findings:

These Quilts Will Not Enable You to Fly

After many distressing hours on the garden shed, I have successfully concluded that a rose quilt will not grant you any ability to fly in addition to any ability you might have already.

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• Saturday, May 21st, 2011

Before we get started, there are two ways that you can read this article

You can read it as a guide to making a patchwork quilt for someone you do not like, or you can read it as a ‘things not to do ‘ article. Either way, there’s something in here for everyone.

Material

This is the 1st and most crucial step when making a quilt that someone is going to loathe.

Go out of your way to find materials that were never designed to be utilized in a quilt. Look for things that are rough, coarse and usually don’t feel good against your skin.