Simply put, quilts are covers that are produced by stitching together three separate layers: the top of the quilt, a layer of batting, and a layer of material in the back. The layers are stitched together using the technique of quilting. Quilting means connecting different layers using needle and thread. The whole process can be done for practical purposes, but it can also use to create a decorative product.
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When the average person thinks of stencils, the word probably brings to mind early American style-painted floor cloths, or stenciled walls. Stencils enjoyed a great resurgence in style in the 1980′s as everyone went mad for the country look. However, when a quilter thinks of stencils, a very different use comes to mind. And if a crafter hasn’t used them before, he or she might be a little confused when it comes to how they need to be used. Using stencils in the traditional sense certainly doesn’t apply to quilting.
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Some crafters do not invest much time choosing the right type of batting, and that can lead to an unsuccessful quilting project. The right batting can have an enormous effect on the finished appearance of your quilting project. And it can definitely make a difference in how you feel about the craft. You spend hours planning the design and look of the outer layers of your quilting project, why not take the time to learn a bit about the batting that goes inside?
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