My aunt made this quilt herself before she gave it to me one Christmas. Here I have it draped on a chair for this post.
Now that winter’s here, it’s not unusual for anyone to curl up with a warm blanket from time to time. Many times people would prefer a quilt, comforter, or a coverlet on their bed. How a quilt differs from other blankets is that it’s usually composed of 3 layers of fabric or fiber. These traditionally consisted of a woven top cloth, a layer of batting or wadding, and a woven back combined sewing these 3 layers together. Occasionally, they could be tied together with knots. While quilts have usually been used as bedcovers functional or otherwise, they’re also frequently displayed as decorative works of art. And if you look on Pinterest or this post, you’ll surely see what I’m talking about. Though the top layer on the quilt usually has the most decoration which could be a pattern of stitching or a patchwork pattern like the one above. And sometimes they could be seen to serve another non-functional purposes like the AIDS Memorial Quilt that lists the names of people who lost their lives to HIV. Yet, you can see many in museums and at craft festivals throughout the year. So for your reading pleasure, I bring you an assortment of crazy and amazing quilts.
- Why stick with a pattern when you can stick with a color scheme.
And I guess this is in a rainbow scheme. Well, the patterns are certainly pretty.
2. With this quilt, you can be transported to Moulin Rouge.
However, we should note that these women wore split crotch underwear (and not for sexual purposes either). So you can see why that dance was considered obscene in the 19th century.
3. For quilting, the more colors the better.
And does this sure dazzle. No, you’re not on drugs. But I really love this pattern.
4. How about some time on the beach?
Of course, you wouldn’t want to bring a quilt to a beach. But this is surely an incredible quilting landscape to behold.
5. These woodland creatures are all in funky colors.
Well, I won’t just feature quilts on here. This is a table runner. Still, like the squirrel.
6. This African quilt seems like it’s straight from the Savannah.
Hey, quilting isn’t just a European thing. Still, you have to admire the dazzling work on this. The twig for display is perfect.
7. Make sure you keep your flowers dry.
Uh, I think you don’t need an umbrella for the flowers. Because they’d need the water anyway. Unless you live in an area that always rains.
8. Spirals and stars, a great quilt they always make.
Another quilt in a rainbow color scheme. But this one is in a star configuration.
9. One can never have too many things on one big bookshelf.
Well, this one has a lot of books with toys in between. Got to keep it quaint and adorable.
10. A quilter’s patchwork home is her castle.
Well, this is certainly a quilter’s castle here. So stunning and so lovely. And it seems someone fell into the moat.
11. There’s nothing more beautiful than a desert sunrise.
Except possibly a desert sunset. But you have to admire how it almost looks like a painting. But yes, it’s a quilt.
12. Every quilting square can always have its unique pattern.
I guess this one uses floral and trees. Not sure if it’s for summer or fall. Might go either way.
13. During the summer, a gardener’s work is never done.
Well, this one has a lot of summer motifs. Love the flower bouquet.
14. There’s always more to these rolling hills.
Yes, this is another quilting landscape. But this one makes it more apparent if you look at the sky.
15. Only a waterfall can remind you of tranquility.
Now this one almost looks like a painting you’d almost see in a museum. But yes, it’s a quilt if you zoom in more. Beautiful.
16. You wouldn’t believe the kind of birds on these trees.
You wouldn’t believe the kind of leaves either. Love the blue owl and flowers.
17. Mind if I play a game of Tetris?
Okay, Tetris is a computer game. But you can easily see why it makes an ideal quilting subject.
18. If you like the minions then you’ll fall in love with this mini quilt.
Or maybe not, if you find them annoying. But still, these are quite adorable. So cute.
19. Be the master of your domain with this regal quilt tapestry.
This one even depicts a fire breathing blue dragon. Not sure about the sun and moon fabric though.
20. Always keep your border stars in a loop.
Especially when it pertains to rainbows like in this one. Still, I’m not sure if I can get enough of these.
21. This bookshelf looks so antique.
I know it’s another bookshelf quilt. But this one seems more suited for a study.
22. Here we come across a sunset at a pond.
Or is it a pond? It’s so hard to tell the difference between the two, Then again, it could be a marsh. Nevertheless, it’s stunning.
23. One roll of film can preserve so many memories.
But not as much as a digital camera. And you can’t do a quilt pertaining to that.
24. Guess this is quite a whimsical neighborhood.
Well, this seems like it’s straight out of a Dr. Seuss acid trip. But it’s surely adorable.
25. I guess this is one quilter’s tribute to Japan.
Because we have Mount Fuji, a red rising sun, and Godzilla. The Godzilla is a biggest giveaway.
26. In this quilt, all the animals are in their proper place.
This one has an interesting barn window scheme. But at least the dog is in the forefront.
27. With flower fabrics who knows what kind of patchwork you’d make.
This one uses flowers in an interesting flower wreath. Love it.
28. What wonders you can make with triangles and squares.
Yes, this is another rainbow pattern. But this one uses thin triangle and checker rings to form a star.
29. You never know what kind of stuff you’ll find under the sea.
Though you may not find mermaids you’d find on this quilt. Because mermaids are only found in myths and fantasy.
30. You can have so many photographs and memories on one bookshelf.
And yes, the photographs can really take up space. Still, this is quite lovely for a quilt design.
31. It always takes a lot of colors to make a sky at dusk.
And this one uses plenty that it seems a bit surreal. But you can surely tell it’s a quilt for sure.
32. These sunflowers always thrive in the light.
This one also uses a lot of patchwork for its background. But it’s more apparent when you see some of the fabric patterns.
33. You always have to love it when the sun breaks out in the forest.
Yes, you may think it’s a painting. But it’s a quilt and a damn beautiful one at that.
34. There’s no bigger statement for peace on earth than this.
Sure it may be a rainbow peace sign that you’d associate with hippies. But each square on this has a unique pinwheel pattern.
35. Morning glories always look lovely in the moonlight.
Wait, a minute, morning glories don’t bloom at night. But it’s still beautiful nonetheless.
36. Birds in the winter snow are always a sight to see.
And here we come to birds at the feeder. Hope the perching birds can watch out for the owls.
37. This quilt will surely be a sewer’s delight.
Well, this is just full of quilting stuff. But I’m sure die hard quilters would enjoy it.
38. Here we are gathered with women by the lake.
This one is done by some artist. But at least this one pays attention to diversity. Well, sort of.
39. Isn’t it a wonder to behold a mountain and rolling hills?
This one uses all kinds of fabric for a painting effect. Not sure about the lone trees standing.
40. Bask in the glory of the animals of Africa.
This one surely has a lot of squares dedicated to animals in Africa. Love the background.
41. Guess the Seven Dwarves are engaging in the Seven Deadly Sins.
Yes, the dwarves surely have a naughty side to them. But then again, greed is kind of understandable since they work in a mine.
42. There’s nothing stunning like a canyon waterfall in autumn.
Well, it certainly looks like it. Sure it seems like a painting. But you can easily see the stitching if you look close enough.
43. A spring garden is always in its glory in May.
Because an April garden looks like shit since it’s early spring and rains a lot. Love the flowers though.
44. The sun’s energy brings nature’s bounty.
As you can see within the embroidered strips. All in all, this is beautiful.
45. A shelf should always be filled with memories.
This one even includes photos possibly translated from computer to fabric. One even includes the 3 Stooges.
46. A tree can have leaves of so many colors.
And I’m not just talking about fall colors either. Since this includes pink and blue, too.
47. A flower bouquet could fit in any basket.
Well, they sure have a wide variety of styles. Can’t exactly say which one is the prettiest.
48. Sometimes with patterns it helps to start small.
I’m not sure if minimalistic is the way to go. But, hey, whatever works.
49. A moon phase quilt brings in the glory of the night.
Well, this one surely has the moon phases and the dark sky. Love the snowflake stars.
50. If you love pansies, then you’ll enjoy this quilted heart.
Love the floral background on this. Like especially how all the flowers in this wreath are purple, too.
51. These women look stunning in their patchwork dresses.
Didn’t know you can do sophisticated folk art on a quilt, did you? Still, I don’t think they’ll conform to the ball dress code.
52. A coral reef is beaming with ocean life and color.
However, be aware that climate change has wiped out a lot of reefs through coral bleaching. So a scene like this may not be around in a few decades.
53. One quilt can always consist of a variety of patterns.
Maybe not in this case. But I do love the colors on this. Great for any modern style apartment.
54. Autumn leaves always bring fall into the air.
Love the rainbow background squares. Since most of the leaves on here are brown, yellow, and orange.
55. With strips of fabric you can make your own sensational flower.
And each petal is unique in its own way. Love this style.
56. A quilt like this always carries a rustic touch.
This one features farms as you can see. Not sure what to think about the dome one though. Such an unusual shape.
57. Check out this quilted mountain majesty.
This one even has blue flowers on a hillside. Love the background though.
58. A forest can always look glorious in the sunrise.
Well, it certainly seems like the kind you’d see in a painting. Love how they used different pieces of fabric for the hills.
59. A quilt like this shows Africa is a true carnival of animals.
This one has the kind of animals you’d see on the Savannah. And yes, a lot of these are on the Endangered Species list.
60. Bet you’ve never seen a canyon like this before.
And I’m not kidding. Love how the sun is on the face. Love the river.
61. There’s nothing fun like rainbow spirals.
Well, that’s an interesting configuration. Love the design. Sure to be a real winner.
62. You have to love how a full moon looks in a frozen river.
Then again, the water may not be frozen. But you have to love this one, especially when it pertains to the moonlight.
63. Now this is what I call patchwork in modern art.
And she seems to be holding a snake. Still, if Picasso did quilting, he’d probably do something like this.
64. You can even get a more colorful array with a few more trimmings.
This one an improvement on a previous quilt. Love the rainbow scheme as always.
65. A landscape quilt like this is nothing but a stunner.
Well, it seems to be of the plains. And as someone from western Pennsylvania, it looks rather flat.
66. Never saw a necktie maze before.
Yes, some quilters use neckties for their projects. After all, it’s just another piece of fabric.
67. If you like Japanese art, this quilt is just for you.
The female figures are a dead giveaway. Love the scenery.
68. A blue heron is a glorious bird on a quilted tapestry.
This one even uses strips of cloth to show the scenery. Lovely.
69. There’s nothing more quaint than a village on a hill.
Well, you’d never see a colorful village like this. But it doesn’t hurt to dream.
70. A small honey pot can come in so many colors.
Doesn’t hurt that each one is shaped like a bear. But c’mon multicolored honey, please.
71. It’s always amazing what you’d find in the ocean.
This one is also quite stylized. But it’s quite a cool quilt to look at. Love it.
72. You can always find a lot of fancy fans.
Each of them has their unique design. Love the purple background and floral patterns especially.
73. There’s nothing like this quilt that pays tribute to the 4 seasons.
Well, as far as personifications go. Honestly, I think this quilter might’ve been on acid.
74. It’s almost as if you can see the plants talking.
Okay, maybe not like this. Yet, I kind of find this amusing and disturbing at the same time.
75. You can always use different patterns to create a picture.
Sure it might make your eyes sore. But it represents an interesting configuration that I just had to include it.
76. This canyon waterfall is always a wondrous sight.
This is so lovely. Guess it could be some kind of oasis in the desert. Or the Grand Canyon.
77. There’s nothing more idyllic than an old mill and bridge.
Well, it surely looks like a painting. But it was a real patchwork to bring it together.
78. You can never lay your eyes on something as stunning as a redwood forest.
Of course, this is probably a quilt depicting some place out west that will probably be damaged by wild fire. Because I know they don’t see as much rainfall there.
79. You can make a geometric scene with so many small shapes.
Doesn’t hurt if it’s in rainbow. Love how all the colors all come together.
80. Nothing beats the view of this seaside mountain town.
Love the beautiful sunset of the mountain. Heard this is from somewhere in the northwest.
81. Hope you can gaze on this patchwork octopus.
The octopus doesn’t seemed stitched on at all. Like the water and tentacles.
82. This tree only seems swept by the wind.
Guess this is an autumn tree since it barely has any leaves. But it’s surely captured moving in the wind’s direction.
83. There’s nothing so magnificent like crashing waves.
This is especially so during a sunset. Love the rocky beach and the tide.
84. Pansies can always be pretty in patchwork.
And I’m sure not kidding here. Almost seems like it’s coming together. Love the purple flowers though.
85. Each quilting square here has its own North American bird.
Of course, this is a winter scene as you see. Like how some of them are couples with families.
86. A quilt like this surely gives you butterflies.
After all, this quilt features butterflies in so many colors. None of which you’d find in real life.
87. You never know what you’d find under the sea.
Sure it can look like a thriving place in some areas. But you have to mind the plastic, the bleaching, and ocean acidification.
88. I’m sure you’d find this quilted robot particularly badass.
Who says quilts had to be boring? This robot even has spikes. Don’t want to get near that.
89. Here we come to a mountain range during a spring melt.
Well, that sure seems like a lovely scene. Hope not to see something like this until March.
90. With so many diamonds and other pieces, you can make a real patchwork star.
And boy, does this look stunning? Love the pieces on this. Though it’s not as easy on the eyes.
91. Now this is a quilt you’d want on a camping trip.
And yes, this is a camping quilt. Love the camping shelter and campers.
92. How about a magical winter snow scene?
As you see, this is from the mountains. Love the purple mountains majesty and the trees.
93. This cross quilt is surely a holy sight.
Well, you can easily say that Christianity is its own patchwork. Still, make sure it doesn’t touch the floor.
94. A quilt like this can bring sweet music to Old McDonald.
Ant it seems like Old McDonald gave his livestock acid. That’s why the sheep are all different colors.
95. All life always dwarfs around a tree.
Though it’s not without showing the fruits and flowers of nature. Like the birds, too.
96. When you look around the birds and the trees can be all kinds of colors.
Now that’s quite a sight to see. The leaves are just as colorful as the birds on this one.
97. It’s always peaceful near a quiet river.
Though quiet rivers do have their moments occasionally. But this seems simply serene.
98. A bouquet of flowers should always stand out on the quilted tapestry.
This one even has a cat and an arch with vines. But the roses are gorgeous.
99. Any quilt always has to be as pretty as a peacock.
This one seems quite flashy with embroidery and silk. But I adore it nevertheless.
100. There’s nothing like a sunset between 2 trees.
And yes, this is certainly a sight for any photo or painting. But it’ll sure melt your heart as much it’ll warm your body.
The Lone Girl in a Crowd 