A quilt is a coverlet or blanket made of two layers of fabric with a layer of cotton, wool, feathers, or down in between, all stitched firmly together, usually in a decorative crisscross design. Each quilt is the result of meticulous cutting, arrangement and hand-piecing with the painstaking needlecraft of yesteryears. Rich fabrics such as silk, cotton, satin etc may be used to make quilts. Quilt creates a warm bedding and bring about a radical change in the look of the bedroom.

Quilting Process

The layers of fabrics are joined together by the process of quilting. Quilting is the technique in which at least two fabric layers are joined together to make a thicker padded material, using the help of stitches or ties. It is basically a sewing method, which can be done by hand, by sewing machine, or by a specialist longarm quilting system. A quilt is thus produced using the quilting technique. Usually, the quilters use a needle and thread to join two or more layers of material to make a quilt.

Materials Used For Filling Quilts

• Down
• Cotton
• Poly-fill
• Wool
• Feathers

Quilts Usage

Using a quilt has been a tradition in the United States, where quilts were and even now handed over from one genertaion to another. There are many traditions related to the design and characteristics of quilts. They can also be given as gifts in special occasions like marriages, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, birth of a child etc. In many countries, like the the United States, Japan and Europe, quilt shows are also being held where quilters can display a wide range of designs and patterns. Besides being used as a warm bedding, in modern homes we can also see quilts as wall hangings, table runners, or tablecloth.

Quilt Patterns

Quilts are specimens of detailed designs created by the use of embroidery, applique work etc. Usually, the patterns and designs are seen on the top layer or the top fabric of the quilt. There are various quilt patterns that are given the names on the basis of their origin , style and use and they indeed highlight the beauty of the quilt. Some of the most well know quilt patterns are:

Biblical and Spiritual Patterns
Palm Leaf, Bethlehem Star, Hosanna, Cathedral Window, Cross and Crown, Crown of Thorns, Garden of Eden among many others.
Patterns that reflect pride in the country and politics
Abe Lincoln's Log Cabin, President's Wreath, Columbia, Martha Washington Star, Capital T, Goblet, Dolly Madison's Star, Railroad Crossing, Harrison Rose...
Patterns related to daily use home products
Dishes, Basket, Cake Stand, Baby Blocks, Tumbling Blocks, Attic Windows, Puss in the Corner, Chimney Sweep...
Farm life patterns
Hole in the Barn Door, Shoo Fly, Broken Wheel, Anvil, Carpenter's Wheel, Windmill, Hen, Corn and Beans, Rail Fence...
Romantic patterns
Wedding Rings, Lover's Knot, Heart, Flowers...
Nature Pattern
Pine Tree, Autumn Leaves, Birds in the Air, Maple Leaf, Blazing Star, Butterfly, Honey Bee, Tulips, Sunflower...

And many more....

Quilt Designs and Quilt Techniques

There are many quilting techniques like applique, reverse applique, embroidery, trapunto, patchwork, block designs that are used to beautify the top layer and also to join the fabrics. The pathwork quilts are very popular and so also the embroidered quilts. Running stitches all over the body in criss cross designs or other patterns, using threads of different colors truly enhance the beauty of the quilt. There are quilts with lots of embellishments secured on the top like beads, buttons, decorative trims, sequins and so on. Quilts are also beautified by using quilt covers. Quilt covers are used so as to make the quilts last for a long time and at the same time they can enhance the look of the bed and the room.

Quilt Styles

There are some well known quilt styles, typical to their country of origin, the materials and fabrics used. For instance:

Quilt Styles in the United States

Amish, Baltimore Album, Hawaiian quilts, Crazy quilts, star qulits, Seminole patchwork qulits are te popular quilt styles of America. Amish quilts are reflections of the Amish way of life, where the quilts reflect Amish people's rejection of "worldly" elements in their dress and lifestyle, and mostly they used the black color. The Baltimore album quilts showed applique work, collections of appliqued blocks, each with a different design. Crazy quilts are so called as they display crazy patterns, in the form of geometric pieces of rich fabrics sewn together. Hawaiian quilts showed large-scale symmetrical applique in solid colors on a solid color ground fabric. Seminole patchwork quilts are formed by joining a number of horizontal strips, each designed with geometric designs.

Baby Quilts

Every baby deserves his or her own quilt or blanket. Baby quilts are made using soft fabrics and they are available in bright colors and the patterns displyed over them are usually cartoons, animals, fruits, alphabets etc.

Christmas Quilts

Christmas qulits are the specially designed quilts for Chirstmas, usually in Red, green and white colors. They look fantastic and give a very welcoming and homely appeal.

Patchwork Quilts

Patchwork quilts are made by sewing little patches of fabric together.

Scrap Quilts

Scrap quilts are made from various unused fabrics or left over fabrics or old, unused quilt fabrics. Small pieces of fabrics are joined together to produce a beautiful quilt.

Rag Quilts

This has become very popular in recent years. They are a quick, fun and different type of quilt made from not the usual fabrics but fabrics like denim, flannel or polar fleece.

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