The Art Of American Patchwork Quilting

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The patchwork quilting has been around in America since the colonial times. It used to be that patchwork quilting was made from leftover fabric or was taken from clothes that were no longer usable. Now people are doing patchwork quilting for fun and have made it into a form of art. People like to use fine fabrics, and create detailed stitching and beautiful designs on their patchwork quilting.

There are three layers of fabric in patchwork quilts. The top layer is considered the patchwork layer. The middle layer is used as insulation and is called batting or wadding. The third layer is the backing. All three layers are stitched together to make the patchwork quilt.

Patchwork quilting has nearly always been used to make money at different charity events. When quilting first began, it was used in a fund raiser during the civil war. Now we see them in fund raisers for people, like leukemia patients.

The Diversity of American Patchwork Quilting

When looking at American patchwork quilting, you will see that there is great variety in the types of quilting. Different ethnicities prefer different fabrics and designs for their patchwork quilting. Native...

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