Learn Color Combinations and How to Make Pinecone Quilts with Betty Ford-Smith

(Show 3404) Educator and quilter Betty Ford-Smith is helping to pass on the rich tradition of Pinecone quilts by sharing the beauty of these hand-stitched fabric-folded quilts with others. Betty teaches you the history of and how to build the basic round design, make changes with fabric and color choices, and how to take the quilt from round to square. Plus, Alex shares a fun way to add embellishment to your handwork with Kurumi buttons.

Click Here to download the chart for determining the size of the circle to be cut based on the size of the button dome.

Pinecone Quilts, Color, Color Combinations, Embellishment, Embroidery, Traditional Quilts, Big Stitch Quilting, Big Stitch, Hand Quilting, Buttons, Kurumi Buttons

Product List:
Quilters Select Glue Stick
Quilters Select Self-Erase Pen
Sue Spargo Easy Circle Template Set
Kurumi Button Domes
Wonderfil Spaghetti Thread
Superior 12 wt. Thread
5” Doll Needle
Fiskars Spring Action Scissors
Number 10 Crochet Thread
Pinecone Quilts: Keeping Tradition Alive, Learn to Make Your Own Heirloom by Betty Ford-Smith (C&T Publishing)

Betty Ford-Smith

Go to Betty Ford-Smith's Quiltipedia Page

Alex Anderson

Go to Alex Anderson's Quiltipedia Page