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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. Tying refers to the technique of using thread, yarn or ribbon to pass through all three layers of the quilt at regular 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; some quilts are not used as bed covering at all, but are rather made to be hung on a wall or otherwise displayed. In British English, duvet may be used instead of quilt, wadding is another way of saying batting, and calico refers to muslin, rather than to a fabric with a printed pattern on it. Uses of quiltsLittle Amsterdam
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GNU Free Documentation License What do I do with old utilitarian quilts I was given? Q. These are everyday quilts used from the 1900's through about the 1950's. I have no use for them but want to find them a home. I have no background info on them. Asked by Anne - Wed Oct 22 12:28:23 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments My sister has some machine made quilts for sale. Where can she sell them? Can she make a good living selling? Q. QUILTS? some of them are made with african fabrics. Asked by jason m - Sun Aug 26 17:05:08 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Sometimes quilts can be sold at art fairs. They can be very profitable with the right clientele. Answered by Angie - Sun Aug 26 17:12:01 2007 Anyone know where I can get free fabric to make quilts for hospital?
Q. I love quilting and want to make several quilts for the childrens floors at hospitals here. But buying fabricd gets very expensive .. Asked by Joyce - Wed Mar 18 13:36:14 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Contact your local quilt fabric shops and quilt guilds. I do not know of any quilter that does not have some surplus that should be purged. Let the shops and guilds know that you are doing this for charity and and ask if they can put up a sign or send an e-mail with their next newsletter. Ask if the guilds will collect on a specific meeting date and you can come thank the members for donations and pick up the fabric. Ask the shop owners to put a flyer in the bag with purchases with your contact info. Trust me there are lots of us out there they would like to donate some of our fabrics to a good cause. If you have difficulty finding the quilt guilds in your area , ask the quilt fabric shop owners , they know the local guilds. Answered by lori s - Sat Mar 21 18:35:18 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Quilts"
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