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How to Make a Family Quilt

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Are you interested in creating something special that you can pass down to your child? Learn how to make a family quilt in this free home decor video series.

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Tags: arts, crafts, sewing, quilting, family, quilts, heirlooms, keepsakes

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Summary: Quilting is a type of sewing that involves a needle and a special quilting thread is used to sew through three layers of the quilt: the top, the batting and the backing. The quilter typically passes the needle from the quilt top all the way through to the bottom layer and then pushes the needle back up. Simple to quite elaborate patterns are formed by these quilting stitches. Tying is another method of holding the three layers of the quilt together. A bed covering or similar large rectangular piece of quilting work is called a quilt. A quilt does not have to be rectangular, however. Many quilts hang on the wall as art quilts and are all kinds of shapes and sizes.

Given the popularity of quilts as heirlooms and gifts, it's no surprise that many people will attempt to learn this skill in order to have something to pass on to their children. In this free video series, you will learn how to create your own family quilt. Discover the steps for completing this project, from gathering material to cutting, stitching and finishing the quilt.

About the Expert

Expert: Misty Swift began sewing from home for herself and friends after being distraught over a beautiful bag she purchased only to discover it was horribly made and almost immediately fell apart. Her main motivation to starting her own business was the desire to have one-of-a-kind bags that were high quality and beautiful. This is when Fairy Sew Swift was born. She currently sells directly to Sunshine Daydream in beautiful downtown Madison, WI and also Minglewood in Rockford, IL. Last year, she was asked by a local librarian if she could come in during story time, to play guitar and sing for the kids, and was asked to put a program together to perform for their summer program, and offered to pay her for it. Misty was invited to play at ten libraries locally, and has an incredible time teaching kids of all ages about outer space and the galaxy we live in. She was also invited to perform at a "Fairy Frolic" at a local store, singing original songs and telling stories about fairies, in a costume she created just for this event.

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