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Latest quilting insights, ideas, and news.- Sep 01, 2022
- Aja Sigourney
- The Grace Company
The story of all quilts begins with the quilter. Trent Blume entered the quilting scene in December of 1994 when he and his wife received a log cabin quilt for Christmas from his mother-in-law. Something inside him said, “I could do that.” Quilting swiftly evolved from a hobby to a passion. With nearly three decades as...
Read More- Aug 22, 2022
- The Grace Company
- The Grace Company
Welcome to the Quilter’s guide to giving back and getting involved. There are so many ways to show support to those in need, and quilters everywhere are making a difference. You might remember Quilts of Valor from one of our past quilting festivals, and you might find an organization that you’ve never heard of before on this list! Either way, we hope you g...
Read More- Aug 01, 2022
- The Grace Company
- The Grace Company
Today’s tutorial comes from a workshop featured in our Quilter’s Summer Camp event! Follow along with Grace Company educators Kourtney and Maddie to create a piecework butterfly jacket. This jacket is a great project to try if you have a pile of scrap fabric lying around your quilting room. Supplies Cutting Mat Ruler F...
Read More- Jul 15, 2022
- The Grace Company
- The Grace Company
Could you identify quilting styles as quickly as you identify interior design styles? Like any art form, quilting has undergone many artistic movements during the evolution of the craft—the history of quilting spans numerous continents and cultures. As a result, quilting is a universal expression of tradition and storytelling. Today, we’ll explore the...
Read More- Jul 01, 2022
- The Grace Company
- The Grace Company
In this tutorial, Karla will teach us two methods to make a half-rectangle triangle design using TrueCut products. The finished size of this quilt is 60” X 60”. We will also be using the paper piecing technique to create this pattern. Have fun with your fabric selection. For instance, Karla thinks that Batiks would be so fun in this quilt design. ...
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