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The term "crazy quilting" is often used to refer to the textile art of crazy patchwork and is sometimes used interchangeably with that term. Crazy quilting does not actually refer to a specific kind of quilting (the needlework which binds two or more layers of fabric together), but a specific kind of patchwork. Crazy quilts rarely have the internal layer of batting that is part of what defines quilting as a textile technique. Combining the Crazy PatchesRegular patchwork combines the pieces of fabric into a predetermined and regular design, but crazy patchwork uses irregular pieces of fabric on a foundation fabric or paper. This may create haphazard-looking and asymmetrical designs, or the designer may use some control in placement. Patches can be hand appliquéd onto a base fabric. This method gives the most variety as every patch is unique. There are also block patterns designed for crazy quilt that can be sewn by machine. Sometimes part of a crazy quilt is haphazard while other parts are placed in a planned pattern. A common example of this the placement of patches in a fan pattern. The patches and seams are then usually heavily embellished. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  chattanoogan.com Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:31:39 GMT+00:00 The Chattanoogan Ruth Robinson, first for pieced baby quilt top, crazy quilt top, crazy quilt , lap quilt, hand-pieced throw, mini quilt and other holiday quilt top; ...  chicagonow.com Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:45:25 GMT+00:00 ChicagoNow (blog) When not making, teaching, looking at, or writing about art, she enjoys running around in the woods, drinking beer by bonfires, crazy quilting and target ...  nytimes.com Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:54:37 GMT+00:00 New York Times Anything outside of classic cotton, that's just crazy to me. Can I give you a little bit of a diatribe that's been cooking in my mind? ... Boo Davis, Alt- Quilter Pittsburgh Post Gazette From Google News Search: "Crazy quilting" Crazy Quilt or Traditional Block Quilt? Q. I'm 20 and I'm going to make my very first quilt. I have dreamt about doing one for years now. I cannot decide which type of quilt to make. Which do you think will be easier for a beginner? The type of block quilt I want to make is without a pattern and with unique materials, not one block the same. Is quilting easier than it looks too? Asked by Cutie Pie - Tue Jul 7 15:10:35 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Crazy quilts were immensely popular in the late 1800's as a way of showing off women's needlework skills. They are heavily embellished with embroidery, lace, buttons, etc. Crazy quilts are not as easy as they may appear. It requires real planning to assemble crazy quilt blocks. Instead, I'd recommend starting with something a little easier. It doesn't have to be a traditional block, but you could incorporate the freeform appearance of crazy quilts with the modern fabrics and styles of today's quilts. Check out the following Flickr groups for photos of quilts that might appeal to you: Answered by swbiblio - Tue Jul 7 22:51:48 2009 Beginning Crazy Quilter: How to sew together blocks? Q. I have been making a "memory" quilt for my 18 year old for the past year. It is made up of pieces of clothing, trims, blankets, etc. of her life--thus, the memory part. It started out being a crazy quilt and is now 24 12" blocks of busy, fun, chaos--each with its own personality. There is some theme of colors--mostly bright aqua, bright green, orange, purple, and hot pink. But there are also squares that are in reds and blacks and earthy tones. I decided rather than run the squares together increasing the chaos look, I wanted to seperate the squares with some unifying color strips between. How do I measure this for a twin size bed frame? What kind of material would be best between the blocks? How do I measure and sew strips… [cont.] Asked by flora*and*fauna - Fri Apr 4 12:45:14 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Since you already have 24 twelve-inch blocks, I think you just want to add "lattices" ...also called "sashing". What you use for those would depend on the look you want and the other fabrics you've already used. 100% cotton fabric is always a good bet since it doesn't stretch like many non-natural materials and is thin enough to join to other pieces without creating too much bulk. You could use other fabrics though if you want, and they don't tend to ravel or are too loosely woven. As for the size of a twin quilt, you'd want ot decide if yours would be used all the way to the floor, or only partway to the floor (with perhaps a ruffle or other "skirt" going the rest of the way to the floor --or not). Measure the length and width of… [cont.] Answered by Diane B. - Fri Apr 4 14:33:28 2008 How to wash a new white quilt with red lady bugs.?
Q. I bought my daughter a white quilt with red ladybugs black on there as well. I want to wash it before she uses it but I'm afraid the red will bleed on the white. Is there a home remedy like salt or vinegar I can use in the washing machine? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Bought it at JCPenny online. Crazy Ladybug is the name of the quilt Asked by Amanda N - Sat Nov 8 12:24:28 2008 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments A. The old wives' tales about vinegar only work if you use vinegar every single time you wash the quilt. It doesn't actually fix the colors permanently. Instead, try one of the products for catching loose dye in the wash water. Color Catchers is one (they look sort of like fabric softener sheets, but go in the washing machine), and Dye Grabber is another. That one's like a washcloth that you can use 30 times. Answered by swbiblio - Sun Nov 9 21:26:01 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Crazy quilting" |
