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An Introduction to Quilting

Quilting can be dated as far back as the Medieval times and is a trendy craft today. It's basically a process of stitching several layers of fabric together, forming a cover. Quilting was often a social occasion with quilts made for special events such as weddings or births. Like quilting, legal sports betting is also a very social activity, read more about it at betnj.com! It brings together sports enthusiasts from around the country, the same way quilting brings together knitting enthusiasts.

Patchwork quilts were often created as a means of economising. Squares of assorted fabrics were sewn together, creating a variety of patterns. Nowadays, patchwork quilting is hugely popular, and beautiful designs can be created using contrasting patterns and colours. Different textures can also work very well.

Quilt tops can be embroidered, appliqued, and even made into collages by sewing colourful pieces of fabric onto one large piece. Quilting can be used to make bed covers, pillowcases, runners, table mats, ties, and more. Making the top layer is the fun part as that's where creativity comes into play.

What Type of Fabric Can be Used in Quilting?

Cotton is the standard fabric used, though linen, and soft materials such as flannel are also used. Care in selecting the highest quality cotton is essential, as cheaper kinds of cloth may result in colour bleeding when washed. Voile is a lightweight fabric that's gained popularity in quilting. It's very translucent with a silky feel.

Hand Quilting vs Machine Quilting

Quilting is the term used for sewing the top cover, batting, and base layers together. Many crafters prefer hand quilting as it's very satisfying. Machine quilting in contrast, is much faster, and ideal for huge quilts. Stitches are firmer, holding the pieces together far more securely than hand sewn.