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Patchwork Quilting For Beginners
Patchwork quilting can be a very social and relaxing way to pass the hours, nurturing the creativity within and providing some calm moments from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. It also has quite a long and very interesting past which should be remembered honorably.
The art of Patchwork quilting dates back to times that were less prosperous where essential possessions could not be replaced as easily as they can today. Items including the family quilts were repaired time and time again, patched up with scraps of old fabric to make them last. The design eventually resembled what we would call a patchwork quilt rather than a solid piece of fabric. Although this form of sewing started through necessity, it has evolved into a higher form of art with beautiful and creative patterns, textures and fabrics. With the recent focus on the environment and saving money, recycling has become important to many households and quilting in its true form really can be all about recycling fabric.
There is also a strong family tie that is held close with a quilt, passed down from generation to generation. This also dates back to a time when the women would spend their days at social quilting gatherings while waiting for their husbands to return home. These quilts would also be taken by the husbands to the new frontiers which gave birth to the name comforter; a reminder of the family back home. In the past 30 years there has been a great resurgence in the popularity of patchwork quilting and many resources are available to help you choose the right fabric, pattern and theme for your creation. The public library, the internet and bookstores are a few places where your research can begin.
The quilts are constructed from three layers. The top contains the patchwork design, the middle is usually a layer of batting to add warmth and the bottom is a backing layer, usually coordinated with the quilts design. Quilting can be used to stitch the three layers together to hold the batting in place and prevent the fabrics from slipping.
Choosing a design for your patchwork quilt will be dependent on the quilts intended use. If the quilt is for a baby bassinette the size, design and fabric choices will be very different compared to a quilt that is going to be draped over the sofa as a decorative addition. Studying different types of quilts in a variety of resources will help you figure out what type of design would be most pleasing to you or the recipient. The internet has made pattern selection a breeze, with so many resources and examples available there should be no shortage of inspiration. It will help to understand the basics of patchwork quilt block construction before heading off to the fabric shop with a design. Learn as much as you can before heading off to begin your quilt. The extra time you spend will be reflected in the beauty of the quilt that you finally decide to create.
About the Author
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is cohosted by the author, Mary Brander who is new to quilting, but finding it more enchanting every day.
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B0517Q (3 pcs) LILAC DAISY FLOWER FABRIC SEW APPLIQUE QUILT Craft Supplies $0.99 |
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B0029 (20 pcs) Mix Baby Apron Fabric Appliques Quilt Sew On Padded Craft Supply $2.84 |
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I have three quilt covers I'm trying to have finished. I purchased them on ebay, adn they measure 70(ish) by 80(ish)..... I've tried contacting businesses under 'quilting' in our yellow pages, with no luck....can anyone suggest how I can find someone to help me? (I don't have the batting or backing yet, but willing to get the supplies, so all that needs to be done is some machine sewing.
stampinjean-- please contact me by email, i would like to get more details (I can send email of pictures of the existing tops). My email is mortuarygirlz@yahoo.com-- thanks !!
You're looking for either a hand quilting service or a long arm quilting service. (The "long arm" refers to the size of the sewing machine.) If you Google that phrase you'll get a lot of options:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=mTg&q=hand+quilting+service&btnG=Search
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=4nL&q=long+arm+quilting+service&btnG=Search
You could also pick up a quilting magazine at the local bookstore and check out the ads in the back. The cost to finish the quilts varies depending on the complexity of the pattern, the size of the quilt, and whether it's done by hand or machine. For hand quilting, the price is often quoted by yards of thread, while machine quilters quote by square inches. Machine quilting is generally cheaper, with prices ranging from about a penny per square inch on up to four cents per square inch or more. Expect your 70" x 80" quilts to cost between $56 and $200 for the quilting alone. Add the cost of the backing, batting, and binding and you can plan on at least another $75 to $100, more if you have someone else put the binding on for you.
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B0517Q (3 pcs) LILAC DAISY FLOWER FABRIC SEW APPLIQUE QUILT Craft Supplies $0.99 |
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B0029 (20 pcs) Mix Baby Apron Fabric Appliques Quilt Sew On Padded Craft Supply $2.84 |
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B0681 (14 pcs) Mix Butterfly Sequin Padded Appliques Sew On Craft Quilt Supplies $2.18 |
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B0682 (14 pcs) Mixed Candy Organza Satin Bow Dot Applique Sew On Quilt Supplies $2.46 |
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