Quilting The Complete Guide
quilting the complete guide Handmade Quilt Block Making! In the spring of 1933 my great grandmother, Effie Bernice Hunt, began a labor of love at her kitchen table: a 25 week-long handmade quilt ...
quilting the complete guide
Handmade Quilt Block Making!In the spring of 1933 my great grandmother, Effie Bernice Hunt, began a labor of love at her kitchen table: a 25 week-long handmade quilt making project of 25 appliqué quilt blocks. Each handmade quilt block featured a different flower beloved in the Pacific Northwest and ranged from the camellia, to the gladiolus to bluebells. The patterns were published weekly in the Sunday Oregonian newspaper. A full 60 years later I assembled those fragile polished cotton, handmade quilt blocks into the gorgeous finished “Modernistic Flower Appliqué Quilt.” Effie had very thoughtfully tucked the directions in among the completed appliqué quilt blocks for the final quilt assembly or visit www.instant-software-products.com what a beautiful handmade quilt and portrait of the past she bequeathed to me! The family story goes that the heart or Effie’s handmade quilt making operation, and she made many appliqué quilts and patchwork quilts, was at the kitchen table in front of her beloved, huge radio set stationed smack in the middle of everything. My particular appliqué quilt was gradually given birth to over a weekly basis beginning in the spring of 1933. While the entire family’s life revolved around that kitchen “command center,” my father remembers being shooed out to play when his grandmother claimed her “alone time.” The kitchen resolutely became off limits but for handmade quilt making and radio time! Set aside this time daily to work on the weekly handmade quilt block, to soak up her favorite radio dramas and to listen to the world’s breaking news. She is remembered as being a history buff and a news junkie! Imagine some of the awareness sewn into my handmade quilt: in 1933 Hitler became the German chancellor, the Nazi’s began their reign of terror, Franklin D. Roosevelt was inaugurated as President of the United States and the New Deal was launched. Postage for a letter then was only 3 cents too! So, on May 28,1933 the Sunday newspaper published the first weekly appliqué quilt block pattern: ”The Tulip,” “associated with Holland and spring and brilliance of hue…the tulip may be made one of the most colorful in the quilt.” Buff or black were the suggested color choices for the basis of the handmade quilt blocks and I love how she chose black. The colors of the flowers are so vivid and striking on this background that they literally jump out from the appliqué quilt. On Sunday, June 25th, It pictures two yellow spurred blossoms with one head-on view and another viewed from the side. My favorite part of this handmade quilt block is the three plump, round leaves which are so identifiable with the nasturtium plant. I have grown these flowers for years because the flowers are so delicious to eat in salads! On Sunday, July 30th, “The Bluebell.” The quilter is advised to make the blue bells light in color for conspicuousness and to make the stitching a darker blue. The stitching used to connect the bells to the stem and to form the stamens is to be orange. For some reason Effie did not connect the bells to the stem with orange stitching but left them free floating. Perhaps this was more modern to her eye? Almost two months later on October 1, was published: “The Morning Glory.” The handmade quilt designer wrote that this flower was included “…to go to www.newbies-guide-to-making-software.com enable the user of the appliqué quilt who retires with the poppy to greet the day with the morning glory! Following in Effie’s footsteps and being a history buff myself, I can imagine that while sewing this handmade quilt block Effie could have been listening to news stories about the repeal of prohibition -- what a contrast! And so, here is just a small historical vignette about my great grandmother’s personal context for the art of handmade quilt making in the 1930’s. What a wonderful gift and historical portrait Effie left behind. I feel so lucky to daily gaze upon this beautiful “Modernistic Flower Appliqué Quilt” and to be reminded of her life and the world as she knew it. http://www.newbies-guide-to-making-software.com http://www.instant-software-products.com About the Author Article writer |
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Buying Guide For Bedding
The average person spends more than 33% of their life asleep so choosing the right bedding is very important. There are many different types of bed linen so we've put this guide together to help you find the perfect bedding for you.
Index
• Bed Linen Items
• Quilt Cover & Sheet Sizes
• Pillowcase Sizes
• Bed Linen Types
• What is Thread Count and why is it important?
• Egyptian Cotton & Percale Bed Linen
• Flannelette Bed Linen
• Plain Dye Bed Linen
• Kids Bed Linen
• Mattress Toppers
• Blankets & Throws
• Bed Linen Care
Bed Linen Items
• Quilt Cover
• Fitted Sheet (Standard fit)
• Fitted Sheet (Deep fit)
• Flat Sheet
• Divan Trim
• Pillowcase
Quilt Cover & Sheet Sizes
• Standard fitted sheets will fit a mattress which is 25cm (10") deep
• Deep fitted sheets will fit a mattress which is 28cm (11") deep
Pillow Sizes
• Housewife pillowcase - measures 50x75cm (18x30")
• Oxford pillowcase - measures 50x75cm (18x30") but in addition to these dimensions they have a 5cm (2") fabric border around the outside which can be frilled or flat
• Square pillowcase - measures 65x65cm (26x26")
• Kingsize pillowcase - measures 50x90cm (20x35")
• Box pillowcase - this pillowcase has a gusset and it measures 48x74x10cm (19x29x4")
• V shaped pillowcase - 92x41cm (36x16")
Bed Linen Types
• Embellished bed linen is embroidered or brocaded with appliquéd fabrics, the embellishments give the fabric a luxurious quality.
• Printed bed linen is constructed from pre-printed fabric; there are tyles and colours to suit both modern and traditional décor.
• Dorma is a famous and well respected brand of bedding.
What is Thread Count and why is it important?
• The 'Thread Count' means the number of threads in a square inch of fabric.
• The higher the thread count, the finer and smoother the fabric will be.
• The higher the thread count, the better the quality of the fabric and the longer it will last.
Egyptian Cotton & Percale Bed Linen
What is Egyptian Cotton?
• 100% Cotton
• Extremely soft and luxurious
• Grown on the banks of the River Nile
• Spun, woven, finished and packed in Alexandria
Which Egyptian Cotton to choose?
Hotel Collection 300 Thread Count
• Superior quality at 300 thread count
• Soft, fine, sophisticated and elegant Egyptian Cotton sateen (sateen is a fabric with a gentle lustre)
• Available in Flat Sheets, Fitted Sheets, Pillowcases and Quilt Covers
What is Percale?
• Fabrics must have a thread count of at least 180 threads per square inch in order to be classed as percale.
• Percale can refer to cotton or polyester or a mix of the two together.
• The higher the thread count, the better quality the fabric and the longer it will last.
Flannelette Bed Linen
Why choose Flannelette?
• Made of 100% cotton but with a slightly 'fluffier' appearance and texture.
• Soft against the skin.
• Insulating to keep you warm in Winter yet cool in Summer.
Plain Dye Bed Linen
Why choose Plain Dye?
• Completely plain with no pattern or texture.
• Available in 9 different colours including white.
• Available in Non Iron Plain Dye to save on the ironing.
Kids Bed Linen
• There are over 25 different ranges of bed linen, bedding accessories and blankets for kids, both boys and girls including cot and pram bedding for babies.
• Most kids and babies bed linen is machine washable.
Mattress Protectors & Toppers
There are over 14 different types of mattress protector / mattress topper. Mattress toppers add volume to your mattress and therefore increase the comfort. Mattress protectors can also add comfort but are mainly used to protect your mattress from stains and spillages.
• Dry Nights mattress protectors: specially designed to be super absorbent with an inner core which draws moisture away from the body whilst also preventing damage to your mattress.
• Anti Allergy mattress protector: with 'Everfresh' protection against allergy, bacteria and dust mites.
• Double Fill mattress protector : luxury polycotton with thick polyester filling.
• Triple Fill mattress protector : 50% cotton / 50% polyester filling with 30 cm (12") extra deep skirt to fit all mattresses.
• Slumberland mattress protector: 100% cotton filled with soft feather and down.
• Memory Foam mattress topper: mouldable for complete neck and spine support.
• Waterproof mattress protector: guaranteed to be 100% waterproof with 'Everfresh' antibacterial protection
• Pillow Protector: with 'Everfresh' protection against allergy, bacteria and dust mites.
• Sleep System: a full bed protection set including mattress protector, quilt protector and pillow protector
Everfresh bedding stays fresh and clean for longer helping to protect you from dust mites and all kinds of bacteria and fungi that like to share your bed with you. Everfresh has a non allergenic filling and all items in the range are machine washable.
Blankets & Throws
• Thermosoft blankets are made from microfibre which means they're as warm as wool but without the weight.
• Many other blankets and throws are available.
Bed Linen Care
• We recommend you wash your bedding once a week following the manufacturers' instructions on washing, drying and ironing.
• These instructions may be found on the packaging or on labels sewn into the inside seam of each individual item.
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