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| A '''quilt''' is a type of ]— a bed covering composed of a quilt top, a layer of ], and a layer of fabric for backing, generally combined using the technique of ]. Another technique for securing the quilt layers is ''tying''. Tying refers to the technique of using thread, yarn or ribbon to pass through all three layers of the quilt at reqular intervals. These "ties" hold the layers together during use and especially when the quilt is washed. This method is easier and more forgiving if the quilt is made by hand. Tied quilts are called, depending on the regional area, "lap", "comfort" or "]", among other names. Many quilts are made with decorative designs; indeed, some quilts are not used as bed covering at all, but are rather made to be hung on a wall or otherwise displayed. | |||
| In ], quilt is another way of saying ], wadding is another way of saying batting, and calico refers to muslin rather than to a fabric with a printed pattern on it. | |||
| ==Some uses of quilts== | |||
| *Bedding | |||
| *Decoration | |||
| *For wrapping bodies in | |||
| *Armoury (see ]) | |||
| *Commemoration (e.g., the "Twentieth Century Women of Faith" quilt on the ] page) | |||
| *Education (e.g., the "Science" quilt image shown here) | |||
| *Campaigning | |||
| *Documenting events / social history etc. | |||
| *Artistic Expression | |||
| ] quilts are reflections of the Amish way of life. Because the Amish people believe in not being "flashy" or "worldly" in dress and lifestyle, their quilts reflect this religious philosophy. They use solid colors only in their clothing and quilts. Some church districts limit the use of certain colors such as yellow or red because those are considered "too worldly". Black is a dominant color. Although Amish quilts appear austere from a distance, the craftsmanship is often of the highest quality and the stitching forms vigorous patterns that contrast well with the plain background. These traits appeal to a modern esthetic; antique Amish quilts are among the most highly prized among collectors and quilting enthusiasts. | |||
| ]s are traditional quilts made in Pakistan and India. Handmade ralli quilts are used as blankets and bedspreads. These ralli quilts make use of patchwork, applique and embroidery. Parents present rallis to their daughters on their weddings as a dowry. | |||
| ==Quilting technique== | |||
| See ] | |||
| As an example, the quilt image above has 24 blocks arranged in a 4x6 pattern, set with dark sashing strips, corner stones in a contrasting color, an outside sashing strip but no border, and a multicolored binding. Click on the image to see these details in a larger view. | |||
| ==Quilts on display== | |||
| Amongst famous quilts in history is the ], which was begun in ] in ], and is cared for by ]. It is periodically displayed in various arranged locations. | |||
| The ] (also known as the National Quilt Museum) is located in ]. The museum houses a large collection of quilts, most of which are winning entries from the American Quilter's Society festival and quilt competition held yearly in April. The Museum also houses other exhibits of quilt collections, both historic and modern. | |||
| Many historic quilts can be seen in ] at the ]. | |||
| The largest known public collection of quilts is housed at the ] at the ] in ]. | |||
| The book "Australia's Quilts" by Jenny Manning is an excellent directory of the many quilts on display in public collections in ]. | |||
| ==In literature== | |||
| * ] wrote an ]-language story '''''Lihaf''''' ('''''The Quilt''''') (]) that lead to scandal and an unsuccessful attempt at legal prosecution of the author because it was about a lesbian relationship. | |||
| *''Ralli Quilts'' The Traditional Texiles from Pakistan and India, By ] | |||
| *''The Quilter's Apprentice'' by Jennifer Chiaverini, ISBN 0-452-28172-5, Publisher: Plume Books (2000) | |||
| *''Round Robin'' by Jennifer Chiaverini | |||
| *''The Cross-Country Quilters'' by Jennifer Chiaverini | |||
| *''The Runaway Quilt'' by Jennifer Chiaverini | |||
| *''The Quilter's Legacy'' by Jennifer Chiaverini | |||
| *''The Master Quilter'' by Jennifer Chiaverini | |||
| *''The Sugar Camp Quilt'' by Jennifer Chiaverini | |||
| *''Elm Creek Quilts: Quilt Projects Inspired by the Elm Creek Quilts Novels'' by Jennifer Chiaverini and Nancy Odom | |||
| *''The Quiltmaker's Gift'' by Jeff Brumbeau, illustrated by Gail de Marcken | |||
| *''The Quiltmaker's Journey'' by Jeff Brumbeau, illustrated by Gail de Marcken | |||
| *''How to make an American Quilt'' by Whitney Otto | |||
| ==Art quilts== | |||
| Distinguishing '''art quilts''' from the main category of quilts can be difficult. Art quilts can be created using any of the techniques of a quilt - piecing, applique, whole cloth, or even machine embroidery. These are techniques, though, and art involves more than mere technique. Meaningfulness, in whatever way the viewer perceives it, is involved in the experience of an art quilt, as opposed to a quilt built as an exercise in craft or technical capabilities, or for practical bedroom purposes. | |||
| The term ''''art quilt'''' itself is controversial, since it implies that quilts in other categories are not art. Quilts have always been made, however, with their aesthetic value as a consideration, even when makers were creating objects for practical use in their homes and bedrooms. To this extent, nearly all quilts evidence artistic/creative expression and their functional raison d'être as well as their materials and techniques support their visual statements, expressions that can be as powerful viewed on a bed as from the flat expanse of a gallery wall. What perhaps distinguishes the art of the home-based maker from that of the studio-based maker are context and intent. The works of makers such as the quilters of Gee's Bend, Alabama demonstrate, however, that notions of what distinguishes a so-called 'art quilt' from an everyday 'bed quilt' may reside less in the minds of the makers than in the eyes of the beholders. | |||
| ===Colour Theory and Patterns=== | |||
| The colours used in ] are determined by their creators, but quilts which go beyond the basic "bed quilt" are usually distinguishable by non-traditional colours or pattern interpretation. Fiber Artists such as Valerie Page of , or , demonstrate their vision by the use of complementary and contrasting colours, and complex and unpredictable but balanced patterns. The result may be mathematical in nature, as is the case with the ] textile patterns Valerie Page creates. | |||
| ===Quilts are named=== | |||
| During the late 1900's, the quilt community started to encourage quilters to label their quilts, starting with a name for the quilt, in addition to their own name, and completion date for the work. This was an important step in taking the craft of quilting into the art realm. A quilt's name implies there is some meaning to a quilt beyond its creation, to whatever degree, though meaning is found in quilts without names as well. | |||
| ===Emotion in an art quilt=== | |||
| One aspect of some art quilts is the ability of the piece to evoke an emotion in the viewer. While examples of quilts displaying the darker end of the emotional spectrum are still rare, they do exist. Quilts focused on the ] have particularly explored grief and anger. | |||
| ==List of people in quilting== | |||
| * ''Jane and Rebecca Bond'' - a slave and her mistress share the tradition of quilting together on their plantation. | |||
| * - an American southern artist who uses quiltmaking and other art techniques to create original, one-of-a-kind contemporary art quilts, fiber art, and mixed media art. | |||
| *'']'' - a contemporary quilter. | |||
| *'']'' - a South Carolina slave who quilted for her owner and their two children. | |||
| *'']'' - a contemporary quilter from ] who presented a quilt to ] in ]. | |||
| *'']'' - a slave who created two bible quilts, one in 1886 and the other in 1898, which are the best known and well preserved examples of Southern American quilting tradition. | |||
| *'']'' - a contemporary quilter from ]. | |||
| *''Deborah Ann'' - a folk art quilter from ]. | |||
| *''Laurie Swim'' - a quilt artist from Lockeport, Nova Scotia. | |||
| Terry White- a quilt artist from Rockport, Indiana, who specializes in thread painting. | |||
| * - A quilter from Freeport Illinois who's been doing crafts and making quilts for 25+ years | |||
| ==Other names== | |||
| *In ] the quilt is usually referred to as a 'doona'. | |||
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