A Patchwork quilt is mostly skipped over when quilters are thinking about their next project. They are regularly and incorrectly, thought of as something that dusty old people make. This is some way from the truth. Even a quick look at what people are making patchwork quilts today will show that they are set to make a roaring comeback!
Why is this the case? Well there are a number of reasons:
Patchwork Quilts are Deceptively Simple
Many people think that crafting one of these kinds of quilts is a slow and complicated process, however it does not need to be. if you're using a pattern on your quilt, all you've got to do is set up some grid lines as a guide and you will be able to divide up your patterns relatively quickly with a small amount of repetition. If you're making a traditional design, the hardest part is deciding which patches go where and thats something I can not help with.
Any Pattern You Need!
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 little amount of work, you can make any pattern into a quilt! Just make sure that if its a smaller design, that you're ready to get enough copies to cover the entire quilt. But fear not if you find that you do not have enough of a pattern to cover the entire quilt, group them around the middle, trim off the edges and add on a new or similar colored edge to your quilt. The edge can be as wide or thin as you like, its actually only there to frame your pattern.
These are only the most typical reasons I adore making a patchwork quilt. When you make your own one, I'm confident you will discover all the other small reasons its great to work with patches!
Why is this the case? Well there are a number of reasons:
Patchwork Quilts are Deceptively Simple
Many people think that crafting one of these kinds of quilts is a slow and complicated process, however it does not need to be. if you're using a pattern on your quilt, all you've got to do is set up some grid lines as a guide and you will be able to divide up your patterns relatively quickly with a small amount of repetition. If you're making a traditional design, the hardest part is deciding which patches go where and thats something I can not help with.
Any Pattern You Need!
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 little amount of work, you can make any pattern into a quilt! Just make sure that if its a smaller design, that you're ready to get enough copies to cover the entire quilt. But fear not if you find that you do not have enough of a pattern to cover the entire quilt, group them around the middle, trim off the edges and add on a new or similar colored edge to your quilt. The edge can be as wide or thin as you like, its actually only there to frame your pattern.
These are only the most typical reasons I adore making a patchwork quilt. When you make your own one, I'm confident you will discover all the other small reasons its great to work with patches!
About the Author:
Jane Green is a keen fan of patchwork quilt designs and talks about these and more ideas such as how to make a patchwork quilt, on her site. Head on over to uncover more!
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