Beyond Basics
Moving forward beyond basic quilt construction, and onto intermediate and advanced techniques.
Applique - It´s the Tops  Learn about the wonderful art of applique! Applique Basics [offsite link] An illustrated guide to several forms of applique including the baste method, freezer paper method, needle-turn method, and reverse applique. Freezer Paper Applique [offsite link] A detailed text description of the freezer paper applique technique. Guest Tutors – International or Home Grown?  As Guild members, do we overlook our "home grown tutors and speakers" for the international well known tutors? Do we sometimes not recognise the expertise that lies right under our noses? Hand Bags & Purses - free patchwork patterns  Bags, Bags, Bags, all free patterns bought together for your convenience. How do you value your quilts?  Should you insure your quilts? Do you know the fundamental value of your quilts? What sort of compensation would you expect if your quilt was lost or stolen? Machine Applique  If you like the look of hand applique, but just don´t have the time or energy to spend doing hand stitching, with some practice you can reproduce the effect to a degree on your sewing machine.
Machine Applique - Page Two  The second installment of the discussion of machine applique techniques. Prairie Points [offsite link] A how-to guide for making prairie points. Quilting Workshops – Expectations from a teachers’ perspective.  What are the expectations of quilting teachers on their students to achieve a succcessful experience in learning. How can you as a student get the biggest "bang for your buck" in the sphere of learning the art of quilting?
Record Keeping for your Quilts  Record Keeping of your quilts is a personal thing. Some quilters keep elaborate records, almost as lovely as their quilts, others keep simple records for future reference, and others really don't care to keep records. Redwork  A look into the technique of redwork with links to patterns (free and to purchase) online. The Story Behind the Quilt - Country Cousins  A collaborative quilt with a whole story behind it. Time to Quilt  Do you find time to quilt or do you make time to quilt? In this day and age of the fast paced lifestyle, how can you get all the time you need to quilt? UFO's are a Positive Learning Experience  So you've decided not to continue to finish this UFO. How can you get the most out of what you've got. Chuck it out or make use of it? UFO's are a Positive Learning Experience Pt1  UFO'S. We all have them. Should we finish every project we start. How do quilters deal with their UFO's? Where is your Quilting Journey taking You?  Are you confused as to what direction to take in your quilting journey? There are so many genres to choose from, but which one suits you best? Here´s some hints on recognising what attracts you to quilting and how that knowledge can help you to identify which genre would be best for you to pursue. Why do you Quilt?  Have you ever thought about why you quilt? What are the motivations for you the impel you to spend your leisure time playing with fabrics? Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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