Ok, so I’ve been trying to work on a new skill: ruching! It’s interesting, basically putting a running stitch through ribbon, pulling it tight and then appliqueing it down. Here’s my first attempt: Of course, my guru of ruching (and most things CQ) is LouAnne Sassone in California (we’re trying
The Crazy Quilt Web-Ring is a fantastic way to surf around to the best Crazy Quilt sites….I’ve found a lot of my favorites on this ring!
I ran across this site with information on caring for crazy quilts: The Alliance For American Quilts Quilt Query -Treating a Crazy Quilt with Worn Areas and Shattered Silks (under restoration) . If you have a lovely old crazy quilt…this is definitely worth reading first!