Quilting is one of the most ancient fabric arts which were considered as essential household articles in earlier times such as bed coverings, curtains, waistcoats etc. The patchwork of quilting was designed by the homemakers to satisfy their families’ economic and social needs. Today, this art is no longer practiced to satisfied financial needs, but used to express creativity, artistic loom and enjoyment. Patchworks become more complicated, versatile and inspiring. Many people have quilting as a hobby providing them immense pleasure and enriching their lives.
They love to select the quilting fabric and designing beautiful arts. It gives them opportunity to play and experiment with different colors, deigns and texture. A well designed piece of quilt gives a great sense of satisfaction and achievement to the designer. Quilts provide warm, lavish and comfortable beds quilts, clothing, wall hangings, cushion covers, placements, diaper totes, table runners, eyeglass cases, bonnets, hanger covers and makeup bags.
Now, quilt making become easier and faster than the conventional manufacturing processes that require simple knowledge of sewing. Quilting technique involves basic stitching of layers of fabric using a decorative designing pattern to create a variety of attractive and unique home collectibles and other items. Some equipment are used in quilting process such as needles, beeswax, pins, thimble, scissors, thread, long ruler, drawing paper, masking tape, marker for transferring quilt patterns onto fabric and a frame or hoop to quilt on.
However, the machine techniques have replaced the conventional time consuming and tedious quilting process. The bedspread and quilts are one among the most demanding quilt items which look stunning and comfy, at the same time these quilts maintain a sophisticated home décor. These can be ideal gifts for friends, family relatives and other close members. These quilts and coverlets add unique grace and elegance to an interior.
The world renowned Jaipuri quits are manufactured with fine cotton yarns which are collection after cotton carding process, stuffed with quilt and stitched together by simple sewing. It is traditional textile practices of cotton carding, cotton voile-making and quilting. The premium quality quilts of jaipur are characterized with ultra lightweight, exceptional softness and warmness.