Helen Hazon – Time #2
Patchwork and petticoats
My second quilt in this series is based on the simple patchwork and quilting techniques used in the 18th century.
Patchwork was geometric and hand stitched, as shown in the “1718 coverlet” currently in the collection of the British Quilters Guild. Quilting was most often used in clothing – to add extra layers to garments, often undergarments, for warmth.
I have used modern batik fabrics with simple geometric machine piecing. The quilted border represents the diamond pattern and the mustard yellow colour often used in 18th century petticoats.
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I love those traditional patterns, they are so fun to make but I admire your miniature pattern squares as they are very hard to do having to use 1/8 ” seams. The fabric gives a contemporary look to the patterns. Great attention to details and perfect joined seams. Bravo!
I think we all started our quilting journy with traditional blocks and we love them even used them not much in our quilts now. Even your fabrics are brighter than those used long ago, but the musttard yellow brings us back the 18th century. Perfection!
Another great chapter of quilting history, well done!
As someone who is not good at traditional quilting, I have to say I am impressed. So beautifully done!
It is a perfect illustration of traditional quilting, but your choice of fabrics makes it modern ! Your stitching is very precise as usual.
I love the patchwork patterns and contemporary fabrics you have used to illustrate the way that the traditional quilting was done. The addition of the yellow border is definitely something I recognise from historical garments. This is a wonderful piece
The use of modern fabrics in traditional patterns is very respectful of the tradition that still serves as a theme for modern quilting.
Great interpretation of the quilt. Bravo for use of fabrics and technique. I could never get my patches to line up and know the patience you need to do this technique.
A great example of ‘old’ made modern. Your choice of fabrics and detail in the stitching are really good. Lovely work.