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Whitework Quilting ~ “How-to’s”

Posted by Brye Lynn on Apr 18, 2009 in Quilting, Whitework

The first time you ever see a whitework quilt, you may be amazed at the intricacy and detail.  Although they may look like a project only an experienced, expert level quilter should attempt, they are really not that difficult.
Let’s break it down into the basic steps.

A white work quilt is essentially a whole cloth quilt.  [...]

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Whitework Quilting ~ the Stitches

Posted by Brye Lynn on Apr 12, 2009 in Embroidery, Quilting, Whitework

There are several types of stitches that the whitework artist can use. The most common is the traditional quilting stitch. Others include:

Cording – technique that involves stitching two parrallel lines and inserting a cord between them. Cording not only gives a raised sculpture look, it also adds stiffness to the area.
Trapunto – also known as [...]

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