mercredi 21 mai 2014

The Amazing World Of Quilting Services

By Minnie Whitley


Quilting is about artistically putting together two or more fabrics to make a thicker material. Many people enjoy it and sees this as an interesting hobby. Manual quilting, however, may take a lot of effort and time. To cope with this dilemma, machines for quilting are specifically made for bigger quilts. Manual labor that takes three to four months are now shortened into weeks.

A quilt, made with the help of machines, is more durable and strong. This is why the business of quilting is continually earning the curiosity of enthusiasts. Stores specializing in quilting services are everywhere. If you want to learn how to do this craft and you are planning to give someone a quilt, then head on to specialty stores for quilts.

Technology has allowed greater experience in sewing and knitting materials. Imagine, your skills in the art, plus incomparable computerized system for quilts, that would provide you a magnificent quilt pattern like no other. A computer software that will aide in a faster and more efficient creation of quilts is now born. This is the Intelliquilter or also dubbed as the new IQ.

The process of creating a quilt is quite easy and just needs basic skills in sewing. You also need a thread and a needle for the job. You join more than two layers of material, starting with three layers. The basic layers are called the top quilt, the batting or also known as insulating material, and backing. Needle and thread is made to pass every layer using your hands or using a sewing machine.

This is continuously done until all areas on the surface of the material is covered. A running stitch, closes the knit and can be done elaborately or to ornament the edges of the fabric. They are made for art wall hangings, bed spreads, clothing and other materials for textile.

Specialty stores offer patrons grouping classes where you are taught to sew or knit. You can exchange ideas and skills with your group to learn additional knowledge in quilting. They also sell threads, fabrics and patterns. Sewing machines are also rentable for you to use. You can also ask for custom made quilts if you want an expert do you one.

The word quilt, cames from the Latin word culcita, which translates to a stuffed sack. But the English name was derived from the French language, cuilte. The origin where this art started still is a mystery until now. Though record shows that the techniques and application of sewing fabrics together have been done to furnishings and clothings everywhere in the world.

The first evidence of a garment with quilt design was found in an ivory carved with the figure of a Pharaoh in Egypt in 3000 BC. During the American siege, women knits, sews and make clothing as a way of passing time. From then, decorative textiles have evolved and has incorporated designs from quilts.

Home furnishings have now incorporated the design to in their business. Textiles are created with precision and flexibility to match the demands of the industrial world. People barely notice these changes as something part of the daily turn of life.




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