Different Techniques to create your own Handmade Quilt

Different Techniques to create your own Handmade Quilt

Before discussing about this topic we need to understand that what does modern quilting means. Although, there is no particular definition for this but still we can say that handmade quilts include quilts that are made with machine stitching. These types of quilts are valuable as they are warm, individual and deeply personal. Most people think that handmade quilt making is tough but it is actually easier to make them contradictory to what we think. You can make a simple and beautiful quilt using a few simple tools. To add dimensions and interests we can use different techniques for stitching and handling your quilt piece accordingly. Following are a few techniques for making a quilt manually:

Handmade Quilt

1. Art Quilting:

May be the word “Art” have stopped you from making art quilts or whatever may be the reason, there is only one solution which is that you have to just begin with the work of weaving a quilt. In this technique, a small handmade quilt can be made by using simple tools, some fabric and a little creativeness. The important thing about this type of technique is that weather you use traditional techniques or the modern techniques for making quilts but at the end you will get a totally new and unique product. There are two different styles of art quilts as discussed by Lesley:

a) Appliqued Quilt:

In this type of style, sewing or fusing is done with small pieces of fabric which are then applied to a larger background. Recognizable shapes are used such as geometric shapes, simple freeform shapes or other shapes such as door or a tree.

b) Whole cloth Quilt:

In this type of style, weight is given on the surface design of fabric and stitching of the quilt. Besides, In order to transform a plain piece of fabric into an art work quilting paints and stamps are also used.

Handmade Baby Quilt

2. Painting With thread:

In this technique of handmade quilting, there are no strict guidelines. This technique of handmade quilt making is totally based on your own personal vision. This handmade technique can be very appealing. We should start the process by making a preliminary drawing and then add our favourite things and special events to give a personal touch to the quilt.

3. Eco-friendly Journal Quilting Technique:

In this technique, best recycled materials are used to make quilts. This type of quilting can make recycled materials look beautiful. Different options like, decorative stitching, glues and adhesives, acrylic and fabric paints, frayed edges and many more can be used to finish handmade quilted pieces.

Quilt making is an ultimate creative experience for the one who love to play with fabric and thread. Learning quilt making by hand is not only restricted to the well experienced quilters as it’s not a much complex procedure. It’s rather an easy process to create a handmade quilt piece. To add a more personal touch to your handcrafted quilt use the above mentioned techniques.