Quilting Techniques

People are inexplicably drawn to quilting have professed that quilts actually a peculiarly charming quality that cannot be replicated by other forms of needlework. This succinctly explains why quilts have been a prominent household material for many ages. In fact, if you will diligently trace back the history of quilting you will discover that this craft was actually used way back in the 17th century as blankets and as armor padding for soldiers. We can simply assume that the art of quilting will definitely continue to thrive even with the emergence of more modern sewing systems.

In the art of quilting, there are actually a number of different quilting techniques that you can use to add more accents in your work. Among the most popularly used quilting techniques are the Ralli Quilting, which is a traditional Pakistani style, the Sashiko or the Japanese quilting technique, Trapunto and Shadow Trapunto and Crazy Quilting. There are also some people w ho still use the Rag quilting techniques where the edges of the cloth are frayed and raggedly looking, which creates a three dimensional look. The Appliqué is also a popularly used technique, with the basic concept of sewing fabric over fabric to create different shapes and colors that will make up the entire design. If you are more inclined with the impressionistic art, you can incorporate it in your project using the art quilting techniques.

However, with the availability of precision technology, the latest rage nowadays in quilting is the photo transfers and other fusible designs. This particular quilting technique allows a person to take an actual photograph and have it printed on a fabric through the use of compute. Some people use this technique to show the different stages inn a person’s life all incorporated in a big quilt. This is certainly a beautiful keepsake that any person would want to own.


As you might have gathered, quilting is far from being considered neither outdated nor outmoded despite the influx of highly advanced sewing techniques. Instead of being rendered obsolete, there is apparently a great demand for high quality quilts from all over the world. It is great to see hoe people would try to fuse and blend classic and contemporary style of quilting to achieve more beautiful pieces of art and showcase man’s creativity and artistry. This craft will definitely be handed down from one generation to another, and passed on as a great legacy among family members.