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A patchwork quilt, such as that shown to the left, is an item of bedding made of three basic elements. The quilt top, the middle layer of wadding or batting and the quilt back. These three elements are then quilted or stitched together so that the inner layer stays in place. Over time these basic elements have acquired more decorative aspects. The quilt top is the most decorative and is made up of different pieces or patches of fabric that form intricate patterns. The quilt stitching meanwhile has also become less functional and enhances and emphasises patterns on the fabric.
Watercolour Railfence by Liz Sewell.
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Tuesday, 15 July 2014
Patchwork Quilts
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