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Quilts
A quilt is a type of bedding— a bed covering composed of a quilt top, a layer of batting, and a layer of fabric for backing, generally combined using the technique of quilting. Another technique for securing the quilt layers is tying. more...
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Tying refers to the technique of using thread, yarn or ribbon to pass through all three layers of the quilt at reqular intervals. These \"ties\" hold the layers together during use and especially when the quilt is washed. This method is easier and more forgiving if the quilt is made by hand. Tied quilts are called, depending on the regional area, \"lap\", \"comfort\" or \"comforter\", among other names. Many quilts are made with decorative designs; indeed, some quilts are not used as bed covering at all, but are rather made to be hung on a wall or otherwise displayed. Ralli quilt* is a traditional quilt from Pakistan and India, which could be used as a bedspread or blanket. In British English, quilt is another way of saying duvet, wadding is another way of saying batting, and calico refers to muslin rather than to a fabric with a printed pattern on it.
Some uses of quilts
Bedding;
Decorative;
Armoury (see Gambeson);
Commemorative (e.g., the \"Twentieth Century Women of Faith\" quilt on the Patchwork page);
Educational (e.g., the \"Science\" quilt image shown here);
Campaigning;
Documenting events / social history etc.;
Artistic Expression;
Amish quilts are reflections of the Amish ways of life. Because the Amish people believe in not being \"flashy\" or \"worldly\" in dress and lifestyle, their quilts reflect this religious philosophy. They use solid colors only in their clothing and quilts with some particular church districts limiting the use of certain colors such as yellow or red because those are considered \"too worldly\". Black is a dominant color. Although Amish quilts appear austere from a distance, the craftsmanship is often of the highest quality and the stitching forms vigorous patterns that contrast well with the plain background. These traits appeal to a modern esthetic; antique Amish quilts are among the most highly prized among collectors and quilting enthusiasts.
Ralli quilt is the traditional quilt made by the quilters of Pakistan and India. Handmade ralli quilts are used as blankets and bedspreads. These ralli quilts are designed in three type patchwork, applique and embroidery. The parents present rallis to their daughters on their weddings as a dowry.
Quilting technique
The quilt top is created either from one large piece of cloth or from a number of smaller pieces of cloth called blocks. In the more common case of blocks, a number of techniques are used to create the blocks. The blocks are then sewn together, either edge to edge, or with separator strips of cloth called sashing. Borders are then often added to help set off the piece, and then a binding is added to edge the quilt after the quilting is done. As an example, the quilt image above has 24 blocks arranged in a 4x6 pattern, set with dark sashing strips, corner stones in a contrasting color, an outside sashing strip but no border, and a multicolored binding. Click on the image to see these details in a larger view.
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