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Published: June 6, 2007
The beauty of quilting lies not only in the lively, eye-catching designs, but in the thought and creative process behind each unique quilt. Everything about quilting, from the patterns to the quilt fabric, has a distinctive history behind it. Perhaps this is why quilting is so popular. Hundreds of people gather for annual quilting bees across the country, and thousands of online communities are created specifically for the purpose of sharing tips and advice on quilting with fellow enthusiasts.
Quilts are made of a quilt fabric top, batting that lines the quilt, and backing. The thickness of quilt fabrics may depend on the seasons and use. Therefore, holiday fabrics for Christmas and babies may be thicker and warmer than quilt fabrics for a springtime holiday like Easter.
Although quilts are mainly associated with bedding, quilt fabrics and designs are sometimes so intricate and beautiful that they are displayed as artwork. Quilt fabrics can be austere in color, but rigorously complex in stitching as in the case of some Amish quilts. Or quilt fabrics can be bright with elaborate patterns, appliqué, and embroidery. The Internet offers many quilting sites offering free patterns, instructions, and advice. Just about anyone can find the perfect holiday quilt fabrics for any occasion such as Christmas, Easter, and the birth of a new baby.
Quilt fabrics for babies have the utilitarian purpose of keeping a baby warm, however, they also boast some of the most adorable and well-loved patterns in quilting. Popular quilt fabrics for babies include toys, stuffed animals, or dolls. These quilt fabrics can also be personalized with the baby's name, weight, height, and birthday. Quilt fabrics for babies are made of the softest fleece and flannel, and can commemorate special holidays such as birthdays, the baby's first tooth, or first step, or even the first day of school.
Festive Christmas quilts also make a perfect gift during the holidays. As the weather grows colder, everyone is sure to enjoy a warm and cozy blanket made of thick, soft and downy quilt fabric. Christmas fabrics may contain traditional designs such as Christmas trees, angels, stars, poinsettias, candles, and of course Santa Claus and Rudolph. Some creative and unique Christmas quilt ideas also include using stained glass windows as designs, and also quilting non-bedding items like quilted Christmas tree skirts, table runners, calendars, and Christmas stockings.
Easter quilts are also fun and unique holiday fabrics. Typical Easter quilt fabrics may include Easter eggs, baby chicks, Easter baskets, and the Easter bunny. Easter fabrics also have religious themes such as the cross and Easter lilies. Many choose to use soft, pretty pastel colors, to celebrate the beginning of spring as well. Easter fabrics may be a little lighter than Christmas fabrics, since they are made for warmer weather.
Holiday quilt fabrics can all be purchased through online catalogs such as Hancockfabrics.com, and Joanne Fabrics & Crafts. Joanne Fabrics also has a store locater online, should the quilter decide they want to see and feel the quilt fabric before purchasing.
The beauty of quilts is that they are so unique and expressive, from the pattern to the type of fabrics one chooses to work with. Every quilt is a unique piece of artwork, made with insight and love, which reveals much about both the creator and the recipient of this thoughtful gift.
Sources:
“Quilting.” Wikipedia. 4 June 2007. 4 June 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quilting#Specialty_Qu ilting_Styles
“Quilt.” Wikipedia. 21 May 2007. 4 June 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quilt
Baby Quilt Patterns. Publications International, Ltd. 1998-2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 4 June 2007. http://home.howstuffworks.com/baby-quilt-patterns. htm
Beach Baby Original Hand Made Quilts. 2007. 4 June 2007. http://www.beachbabyquilts.com/
Stained Glass for Christmas. KickAssCountryStore.com. 23 May 2007. Carol Wright. 4 June 2007. http://www.kickasscountrystore.com/Patterns/Christ mas/stained.htm
Christmas Quilts. Everything Quilting. 2007. 4 June 2007. http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1/christmas.html #calendar
Golden Quilts. McCalls Quick Quilts. CK Media, LLC. 4 June 2007. http://quickquilts.com/golden/qg74_pattern
Tymber Creek Fabrics. 2007. 5 June 2007. http://tymbercreekfabrics.com/
Quilting & Cotton Fabrics. Hancock Fabrics. 2007. 5 June 2007. http://www.hancockfabrics.com/gateway/2986.html
Quilting Fabric & Kits. Joanne Fabrics & Crafts. 2007. IdeaForest, Inc. 5 June 2007. http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat20 78
Quilts are made of a quilt fabric top, batting that lines the quilt, and backing. The thickness of quilt fabrics may depend on the seasons and use. Therefore, holiday fabrics for Christmas and babies may be thicker and warmer than quilt fabrics for a springtime holiday like Easter.
Although quilts are mainly associated with bedding, quilt fabrics and designs are sometimes so intricate and beautiful that they are displayed as artwork. Quilt fabrics can be austere in color, but rigorously complex in stitching as in the case of some Amish quilts. Or quilt fabrics can be bright with elaborate patterns, appliqué, and embroidery. The Internet offers many quilting sites offering free patterns, instructions, and advice. Just about anyone can find the perfect holiday quilt fabrics for any occasion such as Christmas, Easter, and the birth of a new baby.
Quilt fabrics for babies have the utilitarian purpose of keeping a baby warm, however, they also boast some of the most adorable and well-loved patterns in quilting. Popular quilt fabrics for babies include toys, stuffed animals, or dolls. These quilt fabrics can also be personalized with the baby's name, weight, height, and birthday. Quilt fabrics for babies are made of the softest fleece and flannel, and can commemorate special holidays such as birthdays, the baby's first tooth, or first step, or even the first day of school.
Festive Christmas quilts also make a perfect gift during the holidays. As the weather grows colder, everyone is sure to enjoy a warm and cozy blanket made of thick, soft and downy quilt fabric. Christmas fabrics may contain traditional designs such as Christmas trees, angels, stars, poinsettias, candles, and of course Santa Claus and Rudolph. Some creative and unique Christmas quilt ideas also include using stained glass windows as designs, and also quilting non-bedding items like quilted Christmas tree skirts, table runners, calendars, and Christmas stockings.
Easter quilts are also fun and unique holiday fabrics. Typical Easter quilt fabrics may include Easter eggs, baby chicks, Easter baskets, and the Easter bunny. Easter fabrics also have religious themes such as the cross and Easter lilies. Many choose to use soft, pretty pastel colors, to celebrate the beginning of spring as well. Easter fabrics may be a little lighter than Christmas fabrics, since they are made for warmer weather.
Holiday quilt fabrics can all be purchased through online catalogs such as Hancockfabrics.com, and Joanne Fabrics & Crafts. Joanne Fabrics also has a store locater online, should the quilter decide they want to see and feel the quilt fabric before purchasing.
The beauty of quilts is that they are so unique and expressive, from the pattern to the type of fabrics one chooses to work with. Every quilt is a unique piece of artwork, made with insight and love, which reveals much about both the creator and the recipient of this thoughtful gift.
Sources:
“Quilting.” Wikipedia. 4 June 2007. 4 June 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quilting#Specialty_Qu ilting_Styles
“Quilt.” Wikipedia. 21 May 2007. 4 June 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quilt
Baby Quilt Patterns. Publications International, Ltd. 1998-2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 4 June 2007. http://home.howstuffworks.com/baby-quilt-patterns. htm
Beach Baby Original Hand Made Quilts. 2007. 4 June 2007. http://www.beachbabyquilts.com/
Stained Glass for Christmas. KickAssCountryStore.com. 23 May 2007. Carol Wright. 4 June 2007. http://www.kickasscountrystore.com/Patterns/Christ mas/stained.htm
Christmas Quilts. Everything Quilting. 2007. 4 June 2007. http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1/christmas.html #calendar
Golden Quilts. McCalls Quick Quilts. CK Media, LLC. 4 June 2007. http://quickquilts.com/golden/qg74_pattern
Tymber Creek Fabrics. 2007. 5 June 2007. http://tymbercreekfabrics.com/
Quilting & Cotton Fabrics. Hancock Fabrics. 2007. 5 June 2007. http://www.hancockfabrics.com/gateway/2986.html
Quilting Fabric & Kits. Joanne Fabrics & Crafts. 2007. IdeaForest, Inc. 5 June 2007. http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat20 78
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