quilter

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Noun

quilter (plural quilters)

  1. A person whose hobby or profession is making quilts.
  2. (UK) A person who uses a hand or machine stitch to decorate a quilt, or to sew together the layers of a quilt.
  3. (US) A person who performs the entire process of making a patchwork quilt, whether or not it is decorated with quilting stitches.

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Sat Sep 4 08:27:21 2010

Quilting is a sewing method done to join two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. A quilter is the name given to someone who works at quilting. Quilting can be done by hand, by sewing machine, or by a specialist longarm quilting system.

The process of quilting uses a needle and thread to join two or more layers of material together to make a quilt. Typical quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. The quilter's hand or sewing machine passes the needle and thread through all layers and then brings the needle back up. The process is repeated across the entire piece where quilting is wanted. A rocking, straight or running stitch is commonly used and these stitches can be purely functional or decorative and elaborate. Quilting is done to create bed spreads, art quilt wall hangings, clothing, and a variety of textile products. Quilting can make a project thick, or with dense quilting, can raise one area so that another stands out.

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Fri Sep 3 17:39:31 2010

Does anyone know a good place to get wallet patterns on the web or in print? My wife is a quilter.?
Q. I am looking for a good place that might have a large selection of patterns for wallets that you would sew yourself. My wife is a quilter and wants to make a quilted wallet of her own- she has seen other women with them, but cannot find it in the store (i.e. JoAnns Fabrics, local quilting shops) Could anyone direct me in the right direction? We would love it if there is a free pattern on the web, but if you know of a pattern in print in a catalogue or magazine, that would be great as well! Thanks.
Asked by Oats - Wed Aug 8 00:13:35 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
What is a good gift for a quilter?
Q. What is a good gift for a quilter?
Asked by Sublette - Thu Feb 22 11:10:56 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A stack of fat quarters A subscription to quilting magazines gift certificates to quilt shops or fabric stores Ask if there is a book, pattern, or ruler they've been wanting and get it for them.
Answered by Lisa S - Thu Feb 22 17:07:55 2007

I am looking for a good quilter, and live in Huntsville AL!?
Q. I am looking for a good quilter, and live in Huntsville AL!?
Asked by meg_uk_2005 - Sat Nov 14 16:45:49 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would suggest you either call or go to craft stores like Hobby Lobby or Michael's and ask if they know of quilters in the area. Or ... you can call Redstone Arts & Craft Center to ask for the names of quilters. In fact, there's a craft show coming up in Huntsville next weekend! 11/20 - 11/22, 2009 - Delta Zeta Marketplace Huntsville, Alabama Location: Von Braun Center Hours: Fri 9am 6pm, Sat 9am 6pm, Sun 12pm 5pm Contact Phone: (256) 423 5158 Website: www.deltazetamarketplace. com Details: This 42 year old show is always held the weekend before Thanksgiving. The show features fine art, handcrafted items, gourmet foods, quilts, dolls, clothes, and jewelry. Unique items that you will not find anywhere else. This is a great show to… [cont.]
Answered by Jennypurr - Sat Nov 14 22:54:17 2009

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Eastern Arizona Courier Joan ended up actually putting the pieces together by herself, but she thought one more person, Kathy Wolfe, a custom quilter from Duncan, needed to handle ...
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So Md News The sew-ins and "block of the month" sewing challenges are not just for camaraderie: watching others as they work helps each quilter with her own creative ...
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Quilters have a rough day at Wood Dale's Prairie Fest 2010 - Chicago Daily Herald
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have a rough day at Wood Dale's Prairie Fest 2010 Chicago Daily Herald On the fourth and final day of Wood Dale's Prairie Fest 2010, the women of the Itasca Quilter's Guild lamented their ...

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Remember when you used to visit grandma and on cold winter nights she would wrap you up in one of her handmade quilts and give you a big cup of ... youtube.com.

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