Utah Quilt Guild

  FRIENDSHIP QUILTS As a recap,  we have gone over several different units that go into making a block, to include flying geese, four and nine patch squares, half and quarter square triangles, etc. Those units are used to make blocks such as double four patch, bow tie, broken dishes, pinwheels, and churn dash. Also used as the base for stars, log cabins and other blocks. Other units that are used in popular blocks that we have not discussed are curves, fans and stars which will be covered in upcoming articles. We have units that go into blocks that go into quilts as shown in the above 1840’s signature quilt. Over the next few months, we will explore some of the oldest quilt patterns. Here is a list of 11 of the oldest quilt patterns: 1. Crazy Quilt – reviewed in February 2. Rose of Sharon - Whig Rose: an applique quilt that will be discussed later. 3. LeMoyne Star (8 pointed): will be addressed with star quilts. 4. Friendship Quilt: current article 5. Nine Patch (Four Patch): ...

 Weights are not just for Muscles!  Quilters love strip-piecing those long, skinny strips that are cut from a width of fabric. It makes piecing blocks, like a 9-Patch, more quick, efficient, and accurate. However, you need to cut the strips first. Cutting accuracy is ensured when you take some key steps before you make any cuts. I like to make sure that my cutting ruler and mat grid line up “one on top of the other. “I know that there are many quilters who do not use a quilt cutting mat which has a one-inch, incremental measurement grid printed on one or both sides. Some quilters rely solely on where the fabric’s cut edge is in relation to the cutting ruler. Their cutting mat is actually just a solid-colored mat. No measurements are shown. These are sometimes referred to as “craft” or “art” mats. Many professional quilters cut without this handy measurement grid. I can’t do it. I must use my cutting ruler with my quilt cutting mat for the best accuracy....