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The History of making quilts

The art of quilting is not something new -  it has been around for centuries, but still there is no confirmation known about the exact origin.

According to the historians,  the history of quilting, piecing and applique was widely used for clothing and decorating stuff in the home in ancient times.

There is a common belief that quilting originated in China and Egypt at the same time. The oldest quilted garment found till now dates back to somewhere around 3400 BC.
Back in the 11th century, the crusaders picked up a type of quilting from the Middle East and brought it back to Europe. During that time, quilted piece of cloth was used by the Knights to give them extra cushion and a protective layer under their armor when in battle.

The Romans were the pioneers in introducing quilted bedding into their homes, which was used as mattress. Europeans got hold with this idea and they stuffed sack between two-combined mattress. It was in the 15th century when the Europeans found quilting as a necessity when they were troubled by cold winds in the winter season.

The very first quilts were made of few different layers of colored cloth that was attached together with running stitches done by hand. Quilt Frames came into existence as it was difficult to stitch many layers of cloth together and using a quilting frame made it easer. Europeans, blessed with these frames started to create quilts that were more decorative, more finely stitched.

19th century marked a great period of quilting across the whole of Europe and America. People in villages and small towns would come together and make one or more quilts in an afternoon or a few days. Women were very pleased and enjoyed getting together in groups.  When quilting they  could come out  of their homes and could contribute in doing something useful and enjoying the company of other women while doing a craft.


Quilting Fabrics Patchwork

Do you have closet with an old bridesmaid or prom dresses?  Use them to make a quilt or a patchwork pillow.  Give the bride a memento from her wedding by printing her wedding details on a piece of printable fabric.  Then, use fabrics, trims, and even petticoat tulle from the bridesmaid dresses (or even the bride’s dress if you have scraps from alterations) to artfully dress a pillow she can keep always.   Give your daughter a memento of her high-school dances with a quilt made with fabric from her dresses.  Create an appliqué of a dress to put in each square using the fabric from her gowns.

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-  Handkerchiefs, gloves, scarves, bandanas, lace & linens.  When I was a child, we had to have a new embroidered handkerchief and a pair of white gloves every Easter.  Sew these mementos into projects to create an artistic memoir.   Trims can often be pricey when new, so take them off of old garments or lingerie and re-use them.   Make a dress from a vintage pillow case or from a bandana.

-  Used Clothing & Thrift Items.   Find tablecloths with embroidery or lace to transform—many vintage linens were made with handmade lace.  Use old straw hats as forms to create fancy dress-up bonnets.  Use old jeans to make trendy handbags.  Find old craft or knitting kits and use the threads and yarns to create decorative trims for your projects.  Remove the back and insides of an old stuffed fabric doll or toy, and use the front or profile for a cute appliqué on jeans.  Silk or lace from wedding gowns can be removed and used for other sewing projects, and the tulle from underskirts can be re-made into pettiskirts.   Take a blouse from your closet that you haven’t worn (but can’t bear to give away) and use it to create a camisole or a fabric belt.

-  Robes & Terrycloth.   Cut worn parts from old robes or towels and sew them together to make a fun shower curtain (use with a liner).  Vintage chenille is fun to use for stuffed toys.

-  Buttons, Beads & Jewelry.  If you have an old jacket with great buttons, consider taking the buttons off to re-use them.  Find beaded sweaters or jackets, old jewelry—even shoes-- and disassemble to reclaim the beads and findings.  Remove belts from cool belt buckles and attach a new fabric belt.  Re-use hardware from old purses to make new ones.   Frequently, hardware is expensive to buy new but remains undamaged on used pieces.

-  Scraps.  Be sure to use those scraps of fabric for small projects like appliqué, scrapbooking, patchwork, hair clips, stuffed toys, and embellishments.

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Rag Quilting

Creating rugs for your home is making something functional. Braided rugs are fun and easy to make with a little patience. You can use them on carpet or wood floors, or as welcome mats. Children might like to latch hook. This simple craft can be done by almost anyone, but produces nice rugs and mats. You can always customize the rugs by using colors of materials that will match your home or a loved one’s home. They make great gifts.

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There are lots of functional crafts that you can learn and you may be able to make some money or boast your ego by mastering a functional craft such as rag quilting. You will find that when you make your own clothing, you will be able to put that old sewing machine to good use and you will be able to make some great designs. When you make your own clothing you will be able to save a lot of money and you will be able to make clothes that custom fit you. If you learn how to make your own clothing, you will be able to make your child’s wedding even more unique by making the wedding dress for your daughter.

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Quilting Craft

If you would like to find a craft that will be functional and crafty, you will find that making blankets will help you fill your hours with fun and then give you something that you can really use. They are so beautiful, however, you will find that you can show off your creativity, but you will also find that you can make something to keep you warm at night. Quilting is one of the best ways to make a beautiful blanket that can keep you warm at night. If you are not already familiar with quilting, begin with a simple design Rag quilts are fun and relatively easy to make. With only a few instructions and some pieces of fabric, you will be able to create a beautiful and warm quilt. However, if quilting is not your craft of choice, you can use knit, weave, sew, crochet or otherwise craft a blanket.

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How to Improve Your Quilting

If you feel like you've mastered the basics of quilting, but you're keen to improve further, then there are a number of things which you may want to consider doing. Here are a few top tips on how you can look to improve your quilting.

Firstly, why not try something new? Whether you opt to use a fabric which you may have never worked with before, or a pattern which you are yet to attempt, trying something new can be a great way to improve upon what you already know. If you are simply using the same techniques all the time then you run the risk of getting stuck on a quilting rut. In order to avoid this, you should always be prepared to try your hand at something different, even if this means researching new quilting techniques, and make ray you more time than it usually would to complete your next piece.

In addition, try not to leave any of your projects unfinished. If you get frustrated or find it difficult to complete a particular piece, then you will often find that perseverance is the key to improvement. It's often a good idea to take a break, make a cup of tea or play an online game like Cheekybingo, and then return to your quilt when you are feeling refreshed. You may even find that, by this time, you find it much easier to solve any problems which you were previously experiencing. This is a far better approach if you are keen to improve upon your ability than simply abandoning a project which you are struggling with.

Lastly, you may want to consider joining a quilting club. This can be an extremely good idea for anyone who is looking to improve upon their existing capabilities, as you will be able to meet with up quilters to discuss various projects and techniques. If you are unable to locate a quilting club near you, then you may prefer to take part in quilting discussions in online forums, or event start your own quilting blog. This is another useful way in which you will be able to connect with other keen quilters and share your ideas in order to improve your techniques.


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