American quilts

Americas tradition · 4 examples · indicative market tier: $500–5k (accessible antique & fine living craft)

Quilting is the process of joining a minimum of three layers of fabric together either through stitching manually using a needle and thread, or mechanically with a sewing machine or specialised longarm quilting system. An array of stitches is passed through all layers of the fabric to create a three-dimensional padded surface. The three layers are typically referred to as the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material, and the backing. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Where to buy

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