Picture Source Repairing Vintage Quilt Tops Repairing and mending antique and vintage quilts are a necessary part of the process to get the quilt looking fantastic again. Because as we always say "A quilt is to be used!" And the signs of use on vintage quilts are to be expected---but they can be easily repaired. The following tutorials will help you immensely when repairing and mending your vintage quilts. How to Repair a small hole Darcy Quilts teaches you how to repair a small ... View the Post
Mod Bee Fall 2020
We are so excited today to show off the list of classes and teachers for our autumn 2020 session of the Mod Bee. This session will run from Thursday, October 22 through Saturday October 24 and will be filled with classes, conversations, quilting, giveaways, and fun...and the best part is that it, as always, it is all online so you can participate from the comfort of your own home! Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased HERE. (All patterns for the projects and quilts are included ... View the Post
How to Wash a Vintage Quilt
Welcome to week #1 of our series on caring for your antique and vintage quilts. Today we are going to be talking about the tips and tricks for safely washing an antique quilt to preserve or use it. There are two methods that are generally used: hand washing and machine washing. We will go over both today, but if the quilt you are working with is a priceless possession hand washing is going to be your best method. How to Wash a Vintage Quilt--Two Methods Prepping Your Quilt The first ... View the Post
September Sewing Sale
September is National Sewing Month and to celebrate from today until the end of this month we are having a sale over in our shop! Just type in the code SEPTEMBER at checkout to get 25% off all of our fabric....knit, double gauze, or quilting cotton! Just click HERE to pop on over to OUR SHOP! Happy shopping!!! ... View the Post
How to Care for Vintage Quilts Series
Over the summer I was busy cleaning out my sewing room--it was bad. The cupboards were bulging and fabric was everywhere. It took a few weeks, but now that the organization is back I feel like I am ready for some fall sewing! As I was cleaning, some of the first things I came across were some vintage and antique quilts that were never finished or needed repairs. So, early in the summer cleaning process I spent some time mending them. Each one needed its own care--repairing little holes in ... View the Post
The History of the Straight Pin
The History of the Straight Pin. ***Note: The following short summary about straight pins is taken from the "I've Got a Notion" segment of Stitched, our quilting podcast. You can listen to the full episode, called "It Takes A Hive" here: The straight pin is a notion that most sewists can not live without! Although for centuries many people have invented ways to secure fabric together, the history of the manufacturing of straight pins in America tends to lead us to a few men who ... View the Post
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