Share in the stories submitted by readers of American Patchwork & Quilting that celebrate the true meaning of friendship. These stories will touch your heart and you will love these beautiful quilts. Use these quilts for inspirations when making your own quilts.
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Successful quilting requires precise cutting of pieces. The traditional method employs scissors and patterns called templates. It's the best way to cut curved pieces, and many quilters enjoy it for other shapes, too. Or, you can speed-cut squares, rectangles, and triangles using rotary techniques.
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Patchwork piecing consists of sewing pieces of fabric together in a specific pattern. There are several
approaches to piecing a quilt. Understanding each one helps choose the one that you'll enjoy most.
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With applique, you create a picture by stitching fabric shapes atop a foundation block. We're offering some shortcuts for today's busy quilters.
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