
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.
Materials Used For Filling :
- Down
- Cotton
- Poly-fill
- Wool
- Feathers
Quilts can bring about a radical change in the look of the bedroom.
They may be specimens of detailed designs created by the use of embroidery,
applique work etc.