Here’s a breakdown of some common quilting vocabulary so you can understand what types of styles and techniques quilt makers are talking about when they throw around terms like these.
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In medieval times, quilts were made for functional purposes, primarily for beds. But they were nonetheless finely-crafted. Not surprisingly, many of those quilts were handed down by family members from one generation to the next. Some of those quilts are still around today.
Sometimes the quilter threads wool through the channel. In other cases, crafters cut out shapes and place them between the layers. Stitching around the shapes ensures they stay in place.
This is a means of finishing the edges of quilts or any other fabric-centric projects. In quilting, this technique allows you to achieve scalloped edges.
Tacking stitches keep all the layers of your quilt sandwich intact before you put in the quilting stitches. Tacking stitches are made throughout all three layers.
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The most website common consumer application of silk is apparel production. Silk has been prized for thousands of years for its incredible softness and durability, and to this day, consumers prefer real silk over its synthetic alternatives.
Other times, it has an ergonomic design so it’s more comfortable to hold when cutting. You may notice that these implements look like pizza cutters.
Keep in mind, however, that a kilogram of raw silk can go a long way when you’re producing garments.
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By the way, getting a rotary cutter doesn’t mean you should toss your sewing scissors altogether. Both have their uses, so it’s good to keep both tools within easy reach.