| | In days past women did not make quilts as a hobby, they made handmade quilts out of need. Handmade quilts were originally used as bedding and for basic warmth. Later these utilitarian quilts began being regarded as works of art. These handmade quilts began being passed down from generation to generation with a sense of pride attached to each quilt. In the early days when women did not have the use of a sewing machine for assistance quilting was not an easy endeavor. Usually, the handmade quilts were made from remnant patches, or small squares of different types and colors of cloth pieced together with a backing.
The original handmade quilts proved to be very durable and warm on cold winter nights. Patches, in early days, the fabric patches were made from old worn pieces of clothing, curtains etc. rather than new store bought fabric.
The designs of these early quilts originated from the imagination of those women who created them. There were no patterns available for purchase. Today most quilters will use a use a store-bought pattern, create your own or copy one from an older quilt. They will either use new fabric or older fabric from another source such as clothing or upholstery to create that antique look.
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.
Today most new handmade quilts that are sold at retail are imported. They are hand sewn by machine and capture the look of yesteryear. These quilts are created in a vast array of patterns. Many of the early patterns have been replicated and can be found with matching accessories, such as bed skirts, toss pillows, curtains and rugs. Newer and updated patterns are being produced in a variety of contemporary designs and up to date color combinations. Quilts can be found in Lodge looks, French Provencal, Early American, Juvenile, Old English, Modern and Contemporary designs. The choices are seemingly endless. Handmade quilts have become a major product line in the decorating of today’s bedrooms. Most of all today’s new handmade quilts can be purchased for a fraction of the cost of their antique counterparts. They are affordable and constructed of easy to care for fabrics. Most are machine washable.
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