Patchwork Fabrics: A Collection Of Fabrics, Fun and Flair
Patchwork fabrics are becoming more common these days particulary with the introduction of TV shows concentrating on quilting. They have connected with a large audience and have remained to inspire others to see the art and fun of patchworking. Patchworks are intended for curtains, quilts, pillow cases, wall hanging and other items. Are you aware that they have a rich history existing from the time of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt?
Quilting relics have been found in the unearthed tombs of pharaohs dated around 3,400 BC. Immigrants from Europe brought their quilting traditions to America. Around the world, people and countries have their particular distinctive patchwork fabrics, from Amish to Hawaii to Pakistan and to Bangladesh. Patch work or piece work is an innovative way for people, mostly women, to gather and sew together various materials and create a patchwork quilt. Little cuts of fabric materials are pieced together to produce a larger fabric at a reduced time. It also showcases the numerous patchwork skills by those concerned in the whole process.
You will see various patterns and styles of patchworking in a single piece of fabric. An example of patchwork fabric material usually originate from two procedures that is patchwork and quilting. As discussed beforehand, patchworking is the putting together of leftovers of fabric materials to craft the top of the quilt. After this comes a layer of padding which has a layer of fabric behind and so creating a “sandwich” for quilting. The layers are then quilted together to secure the padding and provide a covering for embellishment for quilting stitches. These designs can vary to a great extent, from the simplest pattern to the most elaborate and complex patterns.
Amish designs are stunningly simple with more emphasis on hues rather than complex patterns. Bangladeshi quilts or patchwork, otherwise known as Kantha, have two or three cloths stuck together for depth and this is mostly made prior to winter. Hawaiian patchworks, however, are whole cloths and not patchworks. The designs are generally inspired by local Hawaiian animals and the most prevailing color is red.
The long history of patchwork and quilts are examples of ingenuity as well as the portrayal of the different traditions throughout the world. In fact, patchworking has developed into an art form with many artists and fanatics willing to disclose their creativity to the public. There is one more kind of patchworking which has been used in these modern times. Recognized as water color quilts or art quilting, this is more similar to painting instead of the traditional method of patchworking. Patchworks have obtained their use as a background on pillow cases, walls and bedspreads, but more so as curtain fabrics. These add a definitive touch to your curtains and draperies.
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