medcom.id, Jakarta: Quilting is a process of combining two or more layers of fabric. There are many techniques of quilting which need long time to master.
Most basic techniques are sewing, cutting, ironing and especially combining which is important to make the wanted pattern.
Most basic techniques are sewing, cutting, ironing and especially combining which is important to make the wanted pattern.
"There are many techniques of quilting. The most important one is to combine one fabric to another," mentioned Liesbeth Manning, a professional quilt designer from Ireland in Jakarta, Saturday (2/27/2016).
Nisa Hariadi, Head of the Cipete Quilting Community explained there are also several advanced techniques like patchwork and application. Patchwork is a technique of combining fabrics to make a certain pattern. Meanwhile, application is technique of sewing a fabric on top of other fabrics.
Quilting could be used to make blankets, bags, and jackets. "Quilting could be used to make hanging ornaments, similar to paintings, because quilting is also art," stated Liesbeth Manning.
"There are several criteria of good and well made quilts, such as the creativity of the maker, the techniques being used to produce the work and the choice of materials," mentioned quilt designer from Canada, Danielle Gallagher.
"There are several criteria of good and well made quilts, such as the creativity of the maker, the techniques being used to produce the work and the choice of materials," mentioned quilt designer from Canada, Danielle Gallagher.
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