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Where Have I Seen That Quilt Before?

Where Have I Seen That Quilt Before?

Posted by Bill Volckening on Jan 17th 2019

Author and quilt collector Bill Volckening is doing a series of blog posts called “Where have I seen that quilt before?” highlighting the most recognizable quilts in his collection. Some of these qu … read more
Inspired Free-Motion Quilting Blog Tour Kickoff!

Inspired Free-Motion Quilting Blog Tour Kickoff!

Posted by Amanda Leins on Jan 7th 2019

Welcome quilting enthusiasts! I'm Amanda Leins, and I'm a longarm and domestic machine quilter, a pattern designer, and a teacher. I am delighted to share Inspired Free-Motion Quilting with you, a … read more
Free-Motion Quilting Inspired by Antique Designs

Free-Motion Quilting Inspired by Antique Designs

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Jul 2nd 2018

Excerpt from Inspired Free-Motion Quilting: 90 Antique Designs Reinterpreted for Today’s Quilter by Bill Volckening and Amanda Leins.IntroductionWhat do you get when you team an award-winnin … read more
Lone Star: Free Quilt Project

Lone Star: Free Quilt Project

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Jun 8th 2017

Please enjoy this project excerpted from Modern Roots—Today's Quilts from Yesterday's Inspiration! FINISHED QUILT: 75 1/2˝ × 75 1/2˝ • FINISHED STAR: 36 1/2˝ × 36 1/2˝ Made from cottons by an u … read more
Quilter's Bucket List: Bill Volckening

Quilter's Bucket List: Bill Volckening

Posted by Heather Kojan on Jun 9th 2016

Hi there! Heather here with another in our Quilter's Bucket List series. I had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Volckening . Bill is a quilt collector, historian, and maker. He calls … read more