Ocean Waves Quilt Guild, Inc.
Lewes, DE
PO Box 63, Lewes, DE 19958
LINKS:
Local Quilt Shops:
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Serendipity Quilt Shop ~ Dagsboro
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Church Street Fabrics
64 W. Church Street
Selbyville, DE. 19945
(302) 524-8378 or (732) 829-0071
Store Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10-4
Saturday 10-1
FiberArts:
Longarm Quilting Services in the area updated (click for list)
Quilt Shows:
Ocean Waves Quilt Guild's:
Fabric of Life Quilt Show, April 13,14,15, 2023
American Quilter's Society - Quilt Shows by the month:
www.americanquilter.com/quilting_community/events.php
Quiltfest Upcoming Shows:
https://www.quiltfest.com/upcoming-shows-and-events/
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival:
https://www.quiltfest.com/upcoming-shows-and-events/mid-atlantic-quilt-festival/
Oaks: https://www.quiltfest.com/upcoming-shows-and-events/pennsylvania-national-quilt-extravaganza/
Quilt Con- The Modern Quilt Guild https://www.quiltcon.com/
Quilting Hub:
Quilter's Unlimited:
https://quiltersunlimited.org/quilt-show/
Future Quilters and Sewers, Links and Tutorials:
• General sewing tips a list of tutorials
• Fun and easy patterns for beginners.
• Sew Fabric letters fun and easy
• Hand sewing with felt and button star ornaments
• Video make a quilt for a doll bed (Man Sewing)
• Video make a doll bed ruffle (Man Sewing)
• Learn how to sew clothing also many sewing links
• All about quilting: Quilting 101- A guide that covers everything from the history of quilting to how to get started on your first quilt project.
• Cute easy Stitched Face Pillows
• Bedroom Blankets - a history of quilting https://naplab.com/guides/bedroom-blankets/
Delaware Quilt Documentation: Ann Baker Horsey, Curator with the State of Delaware Historical & Cultural Affairs, has been documenting quilts for Delaware. If you are interested in having an old quilt included in this research, you can visit their site for more information.
Ocean Waves Quilt Guild on Quilting Hub (link)
Pre Meeting Demo Handouts:
“Cookie Cutter Backgrounds” demo that Cheryl McCann presented as our May 2018 pre-meeting demo. Handout
Fun Quilting Tutorials
from OWQG Facebook page:
(Click on the underlined link)
• Simply Eden Pattern for a Scrap Quilt
• Baubles Quilt: from www.modabakeshop.com
• Tulip Time Quilt Pattern 96" x 96"
• A 100 patch quilt tutorial done with scraps: from
www.weddingdressblue.wordpress.com
• Whirl, a Kaleidscope Quilt from:
• 2020 Trinkets 53" x 61" andoverfabrics.com
• Rainbow Star Pattern creates two quilts, each 32 inches square. from www.cdn.shopify.com
"How To" Links:
Free Patriotic quilt patterns: quiltjubilee.com/tutorials.php (for a limited time)
*Requirements for making a Patriotic Quilt:* See Quilt Show page
OWQG pre-meeting Demo: Jan 2019 - Pat's demo
OWQG pre-meeting Demo: Oct 2017 -Adeline's demo on infinity scarf link from www.craftideas.com
• Bad Habits Quilters Need to Quit: This is Superior Thread's list of 10 bad habits quilters need to break. Interesting list - some things on the list contradict what others have said recently on topics but some good reminders for us all - especially that one about not beating yourself up over mistakes or imperfections.
• OH NO - My quilt bled! Check out this link for an informative article on treatments options to fix a quilt that has bleed. You may be surprised by what works best.
• Design Boards:
EQuilter design boards allow you to try out different combinations of fabric. They do require that you submit fabrics to your wish list in order to access the design board.
• Flange Binding: Many members have already come across this video and have shared the technique but if you haven't seen or heard about this neat way to bind your quilts, check it out. By piecing two different fabrics to make your binding you end up with a flange on the front. In addition the technique allows you to finish off the binding by machine.
• Hanging Sleeve: AQS video instruction on how to make a 4" hanging sleeve for your quilt.
• How to Fold a Quilt: Ann Fahl provides instructions on the best way to fold and store quilts.
• Knife Edge Finishing: This site was recommended by our March speaker: Terry Kramzar for its tutorial on how to finish your quilt with a knife edge (binding free)
• Missouri Star Tutorials: A vast collection of videos (often duplicated on You Tube) on how to to make blocks, quilts and other projects, primarily using pre-cuts.
• Quilt Binding - The Final Connection: Cassandra Plott's easy and foolproof method for finishing your quilt binding. NO rulers, NO measuring and it results in a smooth clean finish.
•Superior Threads: This site has all kind of information on thread, needles, fabric and notions.