Christine Mann
I've been a writer ever since I learned to hold a pencil, and a professional writer for more than 25 years. During that time, I've written professionally about everything from saving for retirement to how computers are used to diagnose illnesses. In recent years, I've focused on writing about quilting, sewing, and other fiber arts. My work has been published in Quilter's Newsletter Magazine, Craft & Hobby Association magazine, The Quilter, and other publications.
Editor's Choice Articles
Needle Felted Cookie Cutter Valentine Heart
Brief History of Crewel Embroidery
Using Light-Dark Color Combinations in Quilts
Generating Renewable Energy from the Ocean
Do-it-Yourself Solar Powered Refrigerator
6 Steps to Finishing Your Quilt UFOs
Make a Fabric Gift Pouch in 30 Minutes or Less
Four Easy Strip-Pieced Quilt Blocks
Drop me a note and let me know what you think of my articles or if you have other topics you'd like me to cover. I welcome your questions, comments and suggestions.
Latest Articles
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Easy Machine Quilting: Use Lighting to Reduce Eyestrain
Machine quilting in poor light can cause tired eyes and headaches. Use good task and ambient lighting to reduce eyestrain and make quilting more fun.
Mar 19, 2011
- Christine Mann
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Easy Machine Quilting: How to Stitch in the Ditch
Secure a quilt's three layers together by sewing along a quilt top's seam lines, also called "stitching in the ditch." Step-by-step guide with photos.
Feb 22, 2011
- Christine Mann
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Shabby Chic Quilts: How to Give Your Quilts a Cottage Style
Give your quilt an elegant, lived-in look that fits perfectly with shabby chic decor. Includes guide to fabric selection and gallery of quilts and fabrics.
Feb 20, 2011
- Christine Mann
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Rag Quilt Tutorial: How to Make a Fleece-Backed Rag Quilt
Learn to make an easy rag quilt that's warmer than other rag quilts and generates less lint because it is backed with fleece fabric instead of flannel.
Feb 14, 2011
- Christine Mann
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How to Make a Braid Quilt
Whether it's called a Prairie Braid Quilt, Pioneer Braid Quilt, or French Braid Quilt, this easy, elegant quilt is a quick way to use up quilt fabric strips
Feb 4, 2011
- Christine Mann
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Easy Heart-Shaped Free Motion Machine Quilting Patterns
Making a Valentine's quilt? Try these three easy heart-motif machine quilting designs - Hearts and Loops, Echo Hearts, and Double Heart Borders.
Jan 29, 2011
- Christine Mann
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How to Sew Covers for Kindle Readers: Free Project Instructions
Sew protective Kindle cases and covers in about an hour and save a bundle! Complete step-by-step project instructions include photos and supply list.
Jan 25, 2011
- Christine Mann
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Basting Quilts: How to Spray Baste a Quilt
One of the fastest ways to baste a quilt is by gluing the quilt layers together with an adhesive spray that washes out after quilting is finished.
Jan 6, 2011
- Christine Mann
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Quilter's Resolutions for the New Year: Finishing those UFOs
Make a fresh start by clearing the unfinished projects out of your quilting room. Here's a simple, achievable plan for reducing your pile of quilt UFOs.
Dec 30, 2010
- Christine Mann
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Basting Quilts: How to Pin Baste a Quilt
Learn how to use quilter's safety pins to secure a quilt's three layers together before machine quilting or hand quilting. Pin basting is easy to learn.
Dec 15, 2010
- Christine Mann
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