handmade quilts
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handmade quilts
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| In the olden days most of the women did
not make quilts for pleasure, but they made handmade quilts out of
necessity. Handmade quilts that originally began as being serviceable
much later ended up being works of art. These handmade quilts were
dutifully passed down through generations with a sense of pride attached
to each quilt. Handmade quilts are not easy to make and were even harder
to make in earlier days when the women did not have the use of a sewing
machine for assistance. Usually, the handmade quilts were made from
patches, or small squares of different types and colors of cloth pieced
together with a backing. These handmade quilts proved to be sturdy and warm on cold winter nights. Patches, in early days, were made not from new fabric bought specifically for this purpose, but rather pieces of worn clothing that were no longer serviceable for wearing. Most of the women began using imagination when making these handmade quilts and different patterns and designs originated from the hands of honest women working to keep their families warm. In order to make a handmade quilt you will need a pattern. You may use a store-bought pattern, make your own, or use one that is passed down from previous generations. It is no longer necessary to use patches from worn clothing, but it does make for a more unique quilt. You can use new material to make your own unique handmade quilt. A neutral color thread is a necessity to make a quilt. You will need a large section of material to use as the backing of your handmade quilt. An old sheet or new material will work just as well as anything else. Most people prefer hand-sewn handmade quilts and they generally generate more money than machine-sewn quilts. Handmade quilts can be given away as gifts. They are wonderful to use and a wonderful piece of history just waiting to be passed on down the line. Author F. Peris. copyright data 2004 Indianchild.com |
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