MEMORY QUILTS BY MARNIE
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Directional Fabrics
Directional fabrics have a clear “one way” pattern. Your brain should think stripes and plaids, or a repetitive geometric design that is clearly up or down. Some...
Choosing a Backing Fabric
Choosing a backing fabric for your quilt can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Traditionally, quilts are backed with 100% cotton fabric. However, in years gone by...
Let-the-Buyer-Beware
As I scour the internet to understand who my competition is and how my quilts compare to others, I am amazed at the constant misuse of the word “quilt”. By definition,...
Why a Memory Quilt?
The first memory quilt I had the pleasure of viewing was at a weekend quilt retreat in the early 2000’s. The quilt top was sewn with the same size blocks in rows and...
The Hockey Jersey Quilt…the Ultimate Graduation Gift
I live in a hockey town. My husband and both my boys played hockey. I even spent four years learning to play the sport through our City of Kamloops Parks and Recreation...
The Perfect Size Quilt
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is “How much does it cost for a queen size quilt?” We often hesitate to answer because a queen size quilt ranges...