A Patchwork quilt is usually skipped over when quilters are brooding about their next project. They are often , and incorrectly, considered as something that dusty old people make. This is a long way from the actual facts. Even a quick look at what people are making patchwork quilts today will show that they're set to make a roaring comeback!
Why is this the case? Well there are numerous reasons:
Patchwork Quilts are Deceptively Easy
Many individuals think that creating one of these sorts of quilts is a slow and complex process, nonetheless it doesn't have to be. if you are using a pattern on your quilt, all you have to do is set up some grid lines as a guide and you'll be in a position to divide up your patterns comparatively quickly with a little bit of repetition. If you are making a rather more normal design, the toughest part is selecting which patches go where and thats something I can't help with.
Any Pattern You Desire!
Many people instantly think 'Squares! ' when they visualize a patchwork quilt. This doesn't have to be. I have seen a number of quilts that use circles, hearts, stars and plenty of other shapes. The most wonderful one I saw exploited a complicated celtic design that connected at the corner of each patch. I was so impressed that I have something similar planned for my next project!
Make ANY picture or design into a Patchwork Quilt.
Thats right, with a slight amount of work, you can make any pattern into a quilt! Just make sure that if its a smaller design, you are in a position to get sufficient copies to cover the whole quilt. But fear not if you notice that you don't have enough of a pattern to cover the whole quilt, group them round the middle, trim off the sides and add on a new or similar coloured edge to your quilt. The edge can be as wide or thin as you like, its truly only there to border your pattern.
These are just the commonest reasons I love creating a patchwork quilt. When you make your own one, I am sure you'll discover all of the other little reasons its great to work with patches!
About the Author:
No comments:
Post a Comment