ORGANIC COTTON FABRIC A HANDMADE QUILT in organic cotton fabric is a thing of beauty.   Not just for the technical skill that it so clearly requires, but also for the passion required by the quilter to produce such a beautiful result. In all ways, a quilt reflects the love and personality of its maker.  Nowhere […] The post Quilting Fabric – The Personality Of A Quilt appeared first on Quilt Shops New Zealand ..read more

Discovering the almost forgotten art of quilting, then you are probably intrigued enough to want to learn all the quilting basics. It is actually less complicated than you would initially think. It is actually perfect for infant bedding and can be a great gift idea complete with some personal touch. Quilted bed covers are highly […] The post Australian Quilt Patterns Free appeared first on Quilt Shops New Zealand ..read more

Patchwork Layers Patchwork quilting has been around in America since the colonial times.  Using leftover fabric or old clothes that were no longer usable.  Now people are doing patchwork quilting for fun and have made it into an art form. People like to use fine fabrics and create detailed stitching and beautiful designs on their […] The post American Patchwork Quilting appeared first on Quilt Shops New Zealand ..read more

A lot of people have admittedly fallen in love with the art of quilting.  Mainly because it has the unrivaled perfect blend of aesthetic value and functionality. Quilting was first discovered in the 17th century, but until now it continues to transcend beyond time and the fickle dictates of fashion trends. Agreeably so that it […] The post Traditional Welsh Quilting appeared first on Quilt Shops New Zealand ..read more

Quilting machines allow you to not only create quilts faster but, you can even make a profitable business out of selling them. People will pay high prices for handmade quilts. People are attracted to quilts by the variety of designs and the many different colors. With a quilting machine you can make a quilt twice as […] The post Quilting Machines — Easy And Profitable appeared first on Quilt Shops New Zealand ..read more

Whether you are a beginning quilter, or an experienced one you will find many books on quilting. How-to books are probably the most popular, and the first stop for the beginning quilter. They range from books which discuss the overall craft of quilting and give step-by-step instructions, to books which will take one aspect of quilting […] The post Best Books for Quilting appeared first on Quilt Shops New Zealand ..read more

Many people think of quilting as something a group of older women do by sitting in a circle and sewing until their fingers bled. Surely this still happens today, yet there are new and improved methods of quilting. And, believe it or not, this hobby is coming back. It has become easy to find and […] The post Quilting Is For My Generation And Your Generation appeared first on Quilt Shops New Zealand ..read more

When we think of quilts, most of us automatically think of the homemade quilt; that which was lovingly and painstakingly constructed over many hours. Quilting is such a time honored skill that it continues to be passed down from generation to generation – a gift given from mothers to daughters. But the quilting machine has […] The post The Quilting Machine – To Use Or Not To Use appeared first on Quilt Shops New Zealand ..read more

The start of the millennium has seen a growing interest in the tradition of quilting. Indeed, despite numerous ways to pass the time in today’s digital world the popularity of quilting continues thanks to passionate quilters who make every effort to share their love of the craft to other people. These artists came up with […] The post Quilting Retreats for Everything Quilting and More appeared first on Quilt Shops New Zealand ..read more

Quilting has long been known as one of the major leisurely pursuit of women for the past centuries. It still continues to enjoy much attention along with some modernized techniques.   Designed to keep at pace with the latest trends. However, there are only a handful of women who have the luxury of time to […] The post Free Quilting Stencils appeared first on Quilt Shops New Zealand ..read more