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About Audrey Zohner
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Expertise
I am an expert rag quilter. I have made over 100 rag quilts and would love to assist others with questions and methods. I don't know much about actual quilting like machine or hand quilting or applique. I am, however, the resident expert on rag quilting in my town. If you want to make a rag quilt, I am your woman.

Experience
I have been sewing for 12 years and rag quilting for 4. I have experienced just about every pitfall there is in rag quilting. Check out my quilts at audreysragquilts.etsy.com.

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ISU Craft Club EtsyKids

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High school diploma Bachelor's in Animal Science

   

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quilt finishing8/24/2008Connie Hester
  Q: I am creating a scrap batik quilt. I would like to use fleece as my backing with no inner layer. ...
  A: I would use a regular method of binding, to reduce bulk, as you suggest. HOWEVER, I have done this ...
rag quilts8/24/2008Audrey Zohner
  Q: Can you make any quilt pattern into a rag quilt - such as a double wedding ring pattern? Would it ...
  A: You can convert any quilt pattern into a rag quilt, as long as you are willing to redo all your ...
ran out of batting8/5/2008Connie Hester
  Q: I made a quilt top that I thought was crib size when I went to put the batting in the quilt the ...
  A: Yes, but it will need to be SECURELY attached all along the joined edges to prevent separation after ...
half square triangle quilt pattern8/3/2008Vinette de Phillipe
  Q: I'm looking for a l/2 square triangle quilt pattern that looks kinda like a long cabin. I know they ...
  A: Is there any way you can send a picture or drawing of what the block looks like? Is this what you ...
Quilt? or Quilt top? Amish? hand/machine made?7/27/2008Julie Silber
  Q: I recently purchased an Amish quilt on ebay...(here is the item number in case you want to see ...
  A: I am happy to help you if I possibly can. I happen to be an expert on antique Amish quilts, but I ...
"When Harry Met Sally" Quilt7/22/2008Julie Silber
  Q: I saw the question that Fran asked about this particualr quilt when I, too, was looking for the name ...
  A: .. It was a very popular quilt pattern, so we do see lots of them around still. The quilt was made ...
rag quilt7/21/2008Audrey Zohner
  Q: Help!!! I a$ 95% almost finish making my very first ra quilt clipping the seams when I didn't ...
  A: Don't panic, I have done this plenty of times. However, I actually used an applique to cover it. I ...
family heirloom quilt7/9/2008Julie Silber
  Q: I would like to include some information about a quilt that I saved from my mother-in-law's move. I ...
  A: You have done a yeoman's job with your description. I wonder if you are even old enough to know ...
machine quilting on the bias7/6/2008Connie Hester
  Q: I am machine quilting on the bias. When I finish a row and take it out of the machine the ...
  A: You need to adjust the tension on your bobbin thread. Take a sample "sandwich" of fabrics and ...
Star point design7/5/2008Connie Hester
  Q: Connie, I have some great Star War fabric and want to make it into a quilt for my grandson. The ...
  A: You will have to draw your own varieties of stars within the 12" square, then use the center piece ...
circle quilt need templates7/5/2008Vinette de Phillipe
  Q: I am looking for a circle quilt pattern. I saw one on createtv on a diy channel. They used 20 fat ...
  A: I looked for the episode, but could not find any info about it. I did some more searching and found ...
circle quilt need templates7/4/2008Vinette de Phillipe
  Q: I am looking for a circle quilt pattern. I saw one on createtv on a diy channel. They used 20 fat ...
  A: Is there any possibility you can recall the name of the show or its number? I found this set of ...
3 small quilt info/Id/age etc.. please7/4/2008Julie Silber
  Q: I have 3 small hanging quilts that I am looking to sell as I just have an overflowing house, but I ...
  A: I am not sure I can be helpful to you, because my field of expertise is antique quilts -- those made ...
setting in triangles7/3/2008Vinette de Phillipe
  Q: I am making a Linus quilt with squares on point & sashing between. (I am making "vertical" sashing ...
  A: Rather than try to explain it to you, I found some sites that will better explain it. ...
Name of Quilt Pattern6/23/2008Julie Silber
  Q: I hope you won't think my question is too silly, as it has been bothering me for nearly 20 years ...
  A: Fran, Thanks for getting back to me. Sorry I gave you a wrong lead. Two things: 1. I just ...
antique(?) quilt frame6/19/2008Julie Silber
  Q: I have a quilting frame stamped on the bottom of one of the legs, "Cranberry Craft Frame, Heritage ...
  A: You can join the Quilter's History List (QHL) by going to www.hickoryhillquilts.com. I believe it ...
rag quilt bags6/16/2008Audrey Zohner
  Q: I am making rag bags and was wondering how to make the strip for the closure(to go around the ...
  A: I haven't ever done this type of closure. I sew a 2-3 inch strip and then attach Velcro to it. The ...
antique(?) quilt frame6/15/2008Julie Silber
  Q: I have a quilting frame stamped on the bottom of one of the legs, "Cranberry Craft Frame, Heritage ...
  A: My field of expertise is really antique quilts themselves -- well, quilts made before about 1950. ...
printing on fabric6/13/2008Connie Hester
  Q: What is the best printer to use for printing onto fabric? I hate my HP PSC 1610. It doesn't grab ...
  A: Any Epson which uses pigment-based ink, like their Durabrite and Ultrabrite inks, for example. Be ...
Batting in a rag quilt6/12/2008Vinette de Phillipe
  Q: My 8 year old daughter is making a rag quilt with batting in the middle. Unfortunately I cut the ...
  A: The only thing I can think of is to trim the batting where it is outside the squares. we all learn ...
using a solid -uncut -piece of fabric for the back of a rag quilt6/9/2008Audrey Zohner
  Q: I have never made a quilt and would like to try to make a small baby rag quilt as my first ...
  A: Using a solid back piece won't actually cut down on your time or cutting. You are still going to ...
Prairie points6/3/2008Vinette de Phillipe
  Q: I have the points on the border. My question is do I tack them down? Do I quilt them? Like an echo ...
  A: parire points usually are not quilted. They are a decoration. Here are some sites to help you with ...
printing on fabric6/3/2008Connie Hester
  Q: I have an epson C86 printer and would like to print photos onto fabric, but the bubblejet method is ...
  A: By the "bubblejet method", I assume you are referring to pre-soaking fabric in Bubble Jet Set ...
Industrial vs Domestic sewing machine5/25/2008Patricia Fountain
  Q: I've mainly been doing stitch in the ditch and wavy lines because I want to take some lessons before ...
  A: The industrial machines I know about are used to do things like upholstery and I know no reason why ...
Industrial vs Domestic sewing machine5/25/2008Patricia Fountain
  Q: I've mainly been doing stitch in the ditch and wavy lines because I want to take some lessons before ...
  A: You might want to pick up a book on machine quilting. There are a few seay ones out there to get ...
rag quilt tote5/15/2008Audrey Zohner
  Q: Are there fabrics I do NOT want to use (won't fray) and which are the best? Do you use batting or ...
  A: Anything polyester is horrible for rag quilting. It doesn't fray at all. However, there is an ...
sewing machines with free motion quilting ability5/13/2008Patricia Fountain
  Q: What is the best machine offering free motion quilting: Bernina, Pfaaf, , etc? I am not ...
  A: I really can't answer that question like I suspect you would like. However, I understand the second ...
Antique quilts5/10/2008Julie Silber
  Q: I have three antique quilts - two from the late 1800's and one from the early 1900's. They have ...
  A: Glad to know that this was useful for you. You made a STELLAR trade with your ex-- good for you, ...
cutting mat5/4/2008Audrey Zohner
  Q: How you can clean your cutting matt. I cutt a lot so I have little pieces in.
  A: I take my hand vacuum and vacuum my board while picking the pieces out. You can buy a rubbing tool ...
bind a Grandmas Flower garden5/4/2008Vinette de Phillipe
  Q: The Flower garden quilt I have was made by Grandmother who has since past away. It is not quilted or ...
  A: To bind the quilt you will need to use bias binding. Here are some sites that may be of help ...
Baby rag quilt5/3/2008Audrey Zohner
  Q: Audrey, I wish to make a rag quilt for the first time. I have read several articles. Some of them ...
  A: Washing the flannel before is perfectly fine. I don't prewash because you are going to have to wash ...
quilt pattern5/2/2008Vinette de Phillipe
  Q: I am trying for find a pattern for a quilt block called "Tippecanoe" or "Old Tippecanoe" or any ...
  A: I found a few different patterns with the same name. I listed the sites for you. Hope these are of ...
quilting4/29/2008Connie Hester
  Q: What is a snowball square?
  A: A snowball pattern block can be viewed on a long list of sites if "snowball quilt pattern" is typed ...
rag quilt shedding4/26/2008Audrey Zohner
  Q: I cannot get my rag purse to stop shedding. Can you help with any suggestions? Thank you very much.
  A: If you've only washed it like, two times, then I would say just be patient. However, here are a few ...
raw edge applique4/12/2008Connie Hester
  Q: I need to know how to finish the raw edge applique so as not to fray and will I sew edges before ...
  A: Yes, raw-edge applique is usually done prior to layering the top with batting and backing. There are ...
photo quilts4/10/2008Patricia Fountain
  Q: I have an epson stylus cx4800 ink jet printer. my question is due I need to treat my fabric with a ...
  A: No inkjet printer has waterproof ink, so you will need to treat the material. I don't think you ...
photo quilt4/3/2008Patricia Fountain
  Q: I have a photo quilt that was made using transfer paper and an ink jet printer. The quilt was ...
  A: OK, this is almost the opposite of the question I answered previously. I guess photo quilts are ...
rag quilting4/1/2008Audrey Zohner
  Q: I'm doing my first rag quilt (baby quilt) and my thoughts of doing it are totally different than ...
  A: You can definitely put a "frame" strip around your quilt. I have done this several times. I cut a ...
math3/29/2008Vinette de Phillipe
  Q: Iam making Maple Leaves pattern quilt. My first quilt. Idont understand when it says cut then ...
  A: Some patterns are not as clear as they need to be. Here is a site with good instructions on making ...
Applique3/28/2008Connie Hester
  Q: The pieces I have are 1900 butterfly shapes. I have never appliqued before. How do I do this. I am ...
  A: There are many ways to applique. If possible, one way is to turn raw edges under 1/8-1/4" and ...

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