subject: Quilts Made By Hand Are Superior To Machine Made [print this page] Used as a kind of bedding cover, quilts are constructed using a colorful fabric on top, followed by a cotton batting layer and another fabric layer beneath that to give a strong backing and some support. Quilting is the term used to pull these three layers together.
Quilts are generally meant to be used as a bed cover, but they can also be used for decorative purposes. I absolutely love the way a quilt looks hung on a wall. They will make your room feel more homey and warm.
They are found in a wide variety of design and a vast array of sizes. The hand made quilts are by far the most beautiful, however it is also possible to make quilts using a machine. The origin of hand made quilts came from the need women had to earn a living to provide for their families.
Currently, quilts are more often used as decoration rather than on beds to keep people warm. When quilts were first made, they took a lot of work because the technology was not available to help the quilters sew. Usually, quilts made by hand were put together from swatches of material sewn together and backed with another piece of material. Families would pass these gorgeous masterpieces to their kids as a reminder of the family history.
Old-style handmade quilts were rarely made from new fabric. Most of the time pieces of old, worn clothing were used to create unique patterns and designs. This let the quilt crafter's creativity soar which created some very unique and beautiful designs.
A handmade quilt is usually more sturdy than one made with a sewing machine, and they're warmer too. Also, a handmade product is worth more than a machine-made one.
The aesthetic look of the hand made quilts is the motivation for their construction today, more so than for any other reason. They adequately showcase the skill of the quilt maker, and they are pieces of great workmanship. These handmade quilts are equally used to provide very special gifts for many occasions, but they are also great when used for adding decorating accents to a home.
