One of my friends mentioned she wasn't familiar with crazy quilts, so I thought I would do a post about them.
I always thought they were beautiful and very creative as well. They were most popular in the late 1800's and the Victorian era especially.
Many fabrics were used-wool, silk, cotton, velvet, tulle, satin and more. The fun part for me was all the embellishments-buttons, lace, ribbons, beads and embroidery. They also use many odd shapes and are worked on a foundation.
Found this online:
The style likely originated from a combination of factors, including trends in home decoration, quiltmaking, embroidery, and the Japanese Pavilion and exhibit by The Royal School of Needlework at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. American audiences were drawn to the satin stitches used in English embroidery, which created a painterly surface, and the Japanese pavilion's silk-screened work and cracked-glazed pottery, which inspired unique patterns and stitching that resembled spider webs and fans.
I love crazy quilts there is so much stitching.
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they are beautiful
DeleteI only have one old crazy quilt but I love it. There's something fun about the randomness of the pattern and diversity of the fabrics and colors.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome you have a vintage crazy quilt-hugs
DeleteVery impressive, the women must have worked many hours to get a quilt finished. Have a great week! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYes man hours of stitching for sure
DeleteOh thank you for this Kathy! These really do appeal to me ... It just looks so much fun to make.... the possibilities are endless... I think the embellishments are my favorite too... Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteYes anything goes really for the creativity I do still like the idea of making a foot warmer for the end of the bed-with wool fabrics
DeleteThose are gorgeous quilts Kathy. I'm glad you shared this. One of these days I want to try making one-maybe. Happy New week. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteYou could always start with something small first like a pillow
DeleteThank you very much dear Kathy, a great lesson - suits me. These quilts are beautiful and it takes a lot of effort to collect these beautiful fabrics, lace and borders.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. A joy to see.
Kind regards from Viola
Hi Viola, thank you-glad you enjoyed the post
DeleteCrazy quilts are indeed fascinating with their mix of fabrics and embellishments! They're a true showcase of creativity and craftsmanship from the Victorian era.
ReplyDeleteYes totally agree I enjoy seeing them
DeleteWOW, dear Kathy, I didn't know about Crazy Quilts either - they look wonderful! Thank you for explaining and showing!
ReplyDeleteAll the best, Traude
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You are most welcome
DeleteThose crazy quilts are beautiful, Kathy, thanks for all the information about them.
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