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| Types of Quilts |
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| Quilting is an ancient embroidery technique which is believed to have been developed as a means of keeping warm. Quilted garments were worn by knights in the Middle Ages to prevent their armour from chafing. It was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries for gentlemen to wear elaborate waistcoats which were heavily embroidered and quilted. Ladies wore quilted underskirts made of silk. Quilted bedcovers became increasingly decorative at this time. English quilting is padded throughout and consists of three layers. The fabric for the top layer needs to be soft and closely woven. Medium-weight, smooth-finished silk, cotton and wool are all suitable. Ideally, the fabric should have a slight sheen, which will enhance the texture of the work. The middle layer is the wadding or batting. The backing fabric should be light-weight, but firm enough to be stretched on a frame and to support the work so that the quilted texture will stand up prominently on the right side. Italian quilting is formed of double, parallel lines of stitching, worked through two layers of fabric to form a channel, which is filled with yarn or cord to produce a relief effect. Trapunto quilting is composed of two layers of fabric, with only certain areas padded. Friendship quilts are often appliqued. They are made by a group and often presented as a gift. Each participant designs and makes her own block and autographs it with embroidery. The finished blocks are then assembled, backed with batting and fabric, and finally quilted. Crazy quilts are a combination of piecing and applique. Irregularly shaped patches are sewn to a muslin backing, which is covered with the plush patches. |
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