There are few among us who do not own a quilt; beautifully constructed, deliciously warm, and often chock-full of memories. The art of quilting has been in existence for generations; women spent hours making quilts to keep their families warm. Decades later the same quilts would be hung on walls as sentimental decoration; and even those quilts that are made today are used to add decorative warmth to homes. Quilting patterns have made the art of quilting possible for everyone providing a host of beautiful designs from which to work.
Todays quilt makers often use events as inspiration, making a quilt for a new baby, a housewarming gift, or a special birthday celebration. The creation of these quilts, like that of their historic counterparts, requires patience, focus, and creativity. But when it comes to design, quilting patterns can offer suggestions and step-by-step instruction on making beautiful and inspiration quilts.
Quilt makers choose from literally thousands of quilting patterns available in fabric stores and online where quilting patterns are even available for free download based on their personal ideas for the overall look of the quilt. Or they can...