A Craft Born of Frugality—Quilting and Patchwork The Start Of Quilting Quilting was carried to Europe in the Middle Ages by the Crusaders, who returned with quilting from the Middle East with padded linings for their armor—sandwiches of two layers of fabric with thick filling between, all stitched together. During the l4th century Europe’s […]
A Selection of the Best Patchwork Books Available The Practical Guide to Patchwork: New Basics for the Modern Quiltmaker Discover the wonderful world of quilting or brush-up your technique with this practical guide to the basics. Try a fresh, relaxed approach to making quilts with this brilliant ‘dip-in, dip-out-of’ book that features a bright aesthetic
A Selection of the Best Applique Books Available Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Craft This comprehensive encyclopedia of sewing and fabric craft is a must have for anyone who is serious about appliqué. It contains every technique the home sewer needs, as well as more than 100 projects – including some inspiring
Applique, an Old Craft used in Patchwork and Quilting Story by Penny Swift Applique is a decorative craft that involves cutting out different fabrics and then sewing them onto another piece of fabric to create a design. The word appliqué comes from the French word that means “work applied or laid on another material”.
