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- A brief history of... Crazy quilting
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- 06 Aug 2009
- Crazy quilting does not actually refer to a specific kind of quilting; instead it refers to a kind of patchwork. Originating in the late 1800s during the Victorian era, the word crazy was used to mean not only wild but also broken or crazed into splinters; a good description of ...
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- Has anyone ever tried crazy quilting?
- Hi fellow crafters, has anyone tried crazy quilting? It is so much fun, with very few rules. A great way to use all different types of fabric as well as embellishments laces beads ,and incorporates embroidery, fabric photos, vintage linen, pieces of fabric from clothing, I found silk cigarette cards (mainly from England and US on ebay) called kensitta flowers dating back to 30's or 40's, they are beautifully embroidered flowers on a small silk cloth, they vary in size from matchbox to postcard. Judith Baker Montano has excellent books on the subject as well as lots of websites dedicated to teaching crazy quilting. The great thing also is that you can start with a small project. Be warned though this becomes addictive.
