patchwork quilts
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patchwork quilts
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Extremely cold nights were the underlying reason patchwork quits were
born. The patchwork quilt brought refuge to keep the body warm in the
extreme temperature. It is a huge quilt that has warm packing of either
wool or cotton infused between the two layers of quilt. Then with
machine sewing or handwork the entire quit is compiled to just one layer
with the patchwork facing the top. Patchwork quilts are mainly associated with housewives, as they painstakingly gather the pieces of forlorn cloth. Bits of fabric are then cut into geometric shapes that are pieced together to bring out a pleasing design. The ultimate design is like a woven mosaic that makes one comfortable to slip under while giving it a chic look. At the outset sewing patchwork quilts looks like a Herculean take. And indeed it is, as one has to learn how to adapt the main design size and shape to custom fit at corners and borders. You do not need a designated design. On learning the patchwork quilting art you will be able to conjure your own patterns. Then add motifs of animals, flowers or anything you desire. Sewing patchwork quilts consumes enormous time. In the olden days quilting would take days, months and even years sometimes. Making patchwork quilts is now emerging as a craft that builds small-scale industries. Women entrepreneurs are now being recognized for their pleasant art. Diplomas are even offered to those who want to take up this art seriously. Interior designing individuals and people in general have realized the mystic panache patchwork quilts give to homes. From manual to machine made in bulk quantities, patchwork quilting is getting serious. No doubt this industry is on the rise in India. ~ author Karishma Bajaj.
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