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Machine Quilts:
Machine Quilt- In this method, you will use a sewing machine and walking
foot in the place of the traditional needle and thread for quilting.
Meander Quilting is the process of quilting on a machine without the help of
feed dogs. The lines of stitching are not straight, but meander along in a loose
manner, though they should never cross over each other. Medallions are huge central patterns on a quilt.
Memory Quilt- These quilts are made for occasions like marriages, birthdays,
engagements, etc.
Miniature Quilts are small quilts where the blocks are usually 2-3". Paper
piecing is a very common technique for making these quilts.
Motif Quilting- This is a technique of highlighting or drawing a theme on the
quilt, such as flowers or animals.
Penny Squares- This is a method of embroidery where small ordinary
designs are marked on muslin quilt block patterns. This practice was very
popular in the late 18th century.
Postage Stamp Quilt- In this quilting, all the pieces of the quilt are the size
of a postage stamp.
Quillow- This is a quilted pillow.
Quilt As You Go- You will piece or quilt one square or block at one time and
then assemble the finished quilt from those pre-quilted squares or blocks. Before
attaching to the next square or block, each block or square is quilted or pieced.
Rag Quilt- This flannelette quilt is made of leftover fabrics with the seams on
the outside. Washing the quilt repeatedly makes the seams softer and frayed.
Redwork- These simple embroidery designs were very popular during the
1920s and 30s. Traditionally, they were made to express themes of animals,
nature, children, god, etc.
Reverse Appliqué- In order to expose the background fabric beneath, the top
piece of the fabric will be cut in this method of appliqué. Move under the raw
edges and finish it just like the other technique of appliqué.
Round Robin- In this type of group quilting, one quilter will start a piece of
quilt and give it to another quilter. The new recipient will add something and then
hand it to another quilter, who will again add something. The quilt will continue
moving from one hand to another until it is completed. Once it is over, every
quilter will back the original pieces with the additions made by every member of
the group.
Sampler Quilt- This is a popular quilt for beginners to help in gaining
experience in various quilt block styles and patterns. Each and every block has a
different pattern and style.
Sashiko- This method of quilting originated in Japan. It is mostly done using
white thread on indigo fabric. You will make large stitches on the top of the quilt
top and small stitches on the back by using embroidery or crewel style thread in
this method of quilting. Usually, the stitches make very complicated patterns.
Scrap Quilt- This quilt is made up of leftover fabric scraps.
Seminole- This method was created by the Seminole Indians of Florida. In
order to produce the complicated geometric designs, you will need to sew fabric
strips together, cut into pieces and then sew them over again. This method is
mainly used in quilt borders and quilted clothing.
Shadow Appliqué- In this kind of appliqué, a transparent fabric, like silk
organza, is used to shadow the images on the block.
Stack and Whack- Bethany Reynolds popularized this method. Repeated
fabrics and colors are used to produce a kaleidoscope effect.
Stained Glass- Pieces of fabric are combined together to look like a real
stained glass window pane in this method of quilting. Usually, pieces are vibrant
hand dyed.
Stitch-in-the-Ditch Quilting- This is also a good method for beginners. In
this kind of quilting, you will need to place the quilting stitches to right of the
seams of the patch pieces. It can be done by machine or hand.
String Piecing- This is a method of combining same sized pieces of fabrics
randomly in order to create a large piece of fabric. After combining them
together, combine them again with another string pieced fabric strip. You may cut
it also into tiny pieces for appliqué and squares.
Strip Piecing- This method involves combining long fabric strips together and
then cutting them into individual blocks and squares.
Strip Set- It is a term given to those pieces that make strip piecing.
Summer Quilt- This quilt is mainly made for the summer season and is
prepared with only the quilt top and a backing.
Template Quilting- A method of quilting that uses templates to put designs
on the quilt.
Tied Quilt- In this method of quilting, you will need to space a series of ties
about 3-5" apart all over the quilt. Usually, it is used with high loft battings, as
they are difficult to quilt. Unlike machine and hand quilting, stitching is not used
for holding the sandwich together in a tied quilt.
Utility Quilt- This is a term given to ordinary quilts for day to day bedding.
Wall Hangings are quilts that are made for hanging on the wall for decoration.
Watercolor Quilt- It is a method of stitching together various small squares
for creating a new design on the top of the quilt.
Whole Cloth- This is a quilting of one entire piece of fabric with different
quilting styles and designs.
Machine Quilts
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