patchwork quilts
Pieced fabric coverlets
Patchwork quilts are bed coverings made by sewing together small pieces of fabric in decorative patterns, then layering this top with batting and a backing.
The craft originated as a practical way to repurpose fabric scraps but evolved into an art form with traditional patterns like log cabin, wedding ring, and star designs.
Her grandmother's patchwork quilt told the family's history through fabric from old dresses and shirts.
Figuratively, patchwork describes anything assembled from diverse, often mismatched elements.
- piecingJoining separate parts
- battingSwinging at pitches
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- fabricWoven or knit material
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
appliqué · heirloom · backing · cotton · textile · sewing · homemade · county fairs · design · handmade · upcycling · grandmother · folk art · squares · scraps · coverlets · blanket · thimble
- beddingsheets, pillow, blanket, blankets, mattress
- fiber artsknitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, embroidery
- hand-me-downsbaby clothes, coats, jackets, jeans, pants
- Irish ArtCeltic art, Celtic crosses, Celtic knots, Celtic knotwork, Celtic designs
- recycled textilesrecycled cotton, recycled polyester, fabric scraps