The Wonderful Art of Quilting
Quilting is a Great Way to Spend Some Free Time
If you’re looking for a way to spend some free time or just need to take a few moments to yourself each day, quilting is a great way to do it. Not only is quilting a fun pastime, it’s a rich and rewarding hobby. But what exactly is quilting and how do you start?
An Intro to Quilting
In the most basic sense, a quilt is pretty much a bunch of squares of fabric sewn together to make a blanket. Each square is created individually and then all of the squares are sewn together to make the blanket.
During the quilting process, each square of the quilt has three parts to it. The outer two layers of the cloth are the fabric that make up the look of the quilt and the middle part of the square is the padding of the quilt (also known as batting).
Getting Started
Many local craft and fabric stores will offer quilting classes on an occasional basis. Check with the stores near you and see what quilting classes are offered. Taking a quilting class is one of the best ways to learn to quilt.
Once you start quilting, you’ll be able to spend your time making quilts for yourself, your friends and your family.