Crazy Quilt Tips and Techniques

Crazy quilts were made in the Victorian era. In the 1980s it made a comeback in popularity. People love crazy quilts because of its embellishments and embroidery. In colonial times women would try to save money by using scraps of clothing to make quilts to keep their family warm. Today’s crazy quilts use the same methods but their appearances are very different.

Quilt Blocks

• Crazy quilts are fabric pieces in all different shapes, sizes, textures and colors. The squares are sewn into square blocks. Crazy quilts do not require a pattern plan or color scheme. 

Embellishments

• Embellish your quilt with lace, beads, ribbons and jewels; these are just a few things you can use. To hide seams you can use lace, and beads can make a focal point. Craft items left over from projects such as jewelry and crocheting make great embellishments.

Embroidery

• Yarn and embroidery threads in many colors can be used for your crazy quilt. Crazy quilts can be made from a wide variety of stitches. Some crazy quilts are machine stitched but most are handmade.

Fabrics

• Texture for crazy quilts is very important. Silk, brocade, cotton and velvet are just a few of the fabric textures you can use for a crazy quilt. These textures can brighten the appearance of your crazy quilt. Fabrics you use can be new, old or a mixture of both.

Benefits

• Crazy quilting is a great project to use up fabric scraps from other sewing projects. Crazy quilts are also very inexpensive to make. Crazy quilts also let you enjoy creative stitching and fabric patterns.