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 numerous reasons:
Patchwork Quilts are Deceptively Simple
Many folks think that making one of these sorts of quilts is a slow and complex process, but it does not have to be. if you are using a pattern on your quilt, all you have got to do is set up some grid lines as a guide and you'll be ready to divide up your patterns comparatively quickly with a touch of repetition. If you are making a more conventional design, the toughest part is choosing which patches go where and thats something I cannot help with.
Any Pattern You Desire!
Many people immediately think 'Squares! ' when they visualise a patchwork quilt. This does not have to be the situation. I've seen a bunch of quilts that use circles, hearts, stars and lots of other shapes. The most inspiring one I saw utilized a complex celtic design that connected at the corner of each patch. I was so impressed that I really have something similar planned for my next project!
Make ANY picture or design into a Patchwork Quilt.
Thats right, with a small amount of work, you can make any pattern into a quilt! Just be absolutely sure that if its a smaller design, that you are able to get enough copies to cover the entire quilt. But fear not if you realize 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 really only there to frame your pattern.
These are just the most common reasons I like crafting a patchwork quilt. When you make your own one, I am sure you may discover all of the other little reasons its great to work with patches!
Why is this the case? Well there are numerous reasons:
Patchwork Quilts are Deceptively Simple
Many folks think that making one of these sorts of quilts is a slow and complex process, but it does not have to be. if you are using a pattern on your quilt, all you have got to do is set up some grid lines as a guide and you'll be ready to divide up your patterns comparatively quickly with a touch of repetition. If you are making a more conventional design, the toughest part is choosing which patches go where and thats something I cannot help with.
Any Pattern You Desire!
Many people immediately think 'Squares! ' when they visualise a patchwork quilt. This does not have to be the situation. I've seen a bunch of quilts that use circles, hearts, stars and lots of other shapes. The most inspiring one I saw utilized a complex celtic design that connected at the corner of each patch. I was so impressed that I really have something similar planned for my next project!
Make ANY picture or design into a Patchwork Quilt.
Thats right, with a small amount of work, you can make any pattern into a quilt! Just be absolutely sure that if its a smaller design, that you are able to get enough copies to cover the entire quilt. But fear not if you realize 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 really only there to frame your pattern.
These are just the most common reasons I like crafting a patchwork quilt. When you make your own one, I am sure you may discover all of the other little 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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