Winter 2007 Issue Learning from QuiltingIt is no big surprise that we learn from quilting, just as we learn from all of our other everyday experiences. We have an article that shows how people have used quilting to intentionally learn, and it is called Slice. In another, a group of Quebec quilters have learned how much they appreciate each other. I think that you will be most impressed by how much you can learn about digital photography – “You need to take the photos at the highest resolution (quality).” This and some of the other important things that Vivian shares with you about taking pictures to enter in competitions are also true for sending pictures to us for publication in The Canadian Quilter. The Brockville Quilt indicates how quilters learned by doing and how they have completed a wonderful project to share with others. Lily Lam takes us down a creative path which allows us to see through the eyes of its creator. The story about Chloe Roberts gives us an idea of how much young quilters can accomplish. Internationally, we have an opportunity to learn about the European Quilt Association and France Patchwork, as well as a chance to try a quilting project which they would enjoy. And we can learn why Canadian Quilters are heading for South Africa and the work that is being done there. Beth’s A Stitch in Time column is particularly helpful for those who want to have their quilts quilted by a long arm machine quilter. She tells us exactly how we need to prepare and what is expected. And there is even more to learn.
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