It’s probably not fair to use the term “old sheets” for the source fabric of this lovely quilt. Judging from the patterns used, the sheets were vintage finds. Still, the concept would work for any lightweight sheeting-type fabric. See what happens to a simple quilt pattern when you use lovely fabrics and dense quilting: exquisite results. Find out the details on Amanda Jean‘s blog, Crazy Mom Quilts.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, crazy quilts were extremely popular. They were made from materials of various shapes and sewn onto foundation cloths before being embellished with embroidered designs. Silk satins and velvets were used in the most ornate crazy quilts, in addition to lavish embroidery featuring flowers and animals. Some memory quilts were produced using random objects such as scraps of clothing (to preserve a family history). The term “crazy” was first used in the “Cultivator and Country Gentleman” in 1878 with regard to embroidery designs of irregular shapes and proportions. The Japanese craze for intentionally cracking porcelain glazes was especially relevant.
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