Ideas behind theme based Handmade Quilts - By: Merlina Naldo

Handmade quilts themed on folk tales are bought and kept as artwork in many homes. Folk tales are always close to heart and harbor special feelings within everyone. Proper depiction of fables and folk stories on paper, canvas, clothing or quilts is a popular art form. Artists paint them on canvas or paper, sculptors carve them out of stone or plaster, and weavers create them in quilts and cloth.

Quilt weaving is not only a profession but an art form going back centuries. Quilt making is a tradition among communities across the world where it is passed from one generation to the next. There are well defined areas across nations that are dominated by weavers. They are usually found in agriculture based countries that have a distinctive cold season. Quilts are used during winter months or in areas dominated by low temperatures. It is natural that handmade quilts as an industry or economic activity are concentrated in habitable cold geographical regions.

Handmade quilts are woven from both natural and artificial fibers. Cotton, silk, rayon, and wool are the natural fibers used in weaving quilts, while nylon and polyester are man made types. Weavers now use both types of yarns for a quilt to last longer. Natural fibers though rich in appearance and feel do not last as long as polyester or nylon. As both fiber types are easily available, quilt makers mix and match both kinds to create the perfect product. A mix of both fibers is justifiable in view of cost and quality factors.

Richness is an important feature of hand woven quilts. This could only be achieved by using natural fibers only. However natural fibers being expensive and weaker as compared to artificial yarn, the finished product would be costly and non-durable. To make handmade quilts affordable and longer lasting, man made fibers are used.

Quilt made by hand is a dexterous task and might take several days depending on its pattern and size. Often more than one weaver works on a quilt to complete it faster. This labor intensive process makes these quilts exclusive. Hand woven quilts can be of geometrical patterns, floral designs, or representations of folklore. Customization is possible for handmade quilts. Color preference might also be provided by you.

Customized quilts depicting folk tales of your land could be created with care. These quilts could either be used in home or given away as gifts to some special person. For gifting to someone staying abroad there could not be a better gift than a handmade quilt showing local folk tale. It not only would be appreciated because of its concept but also because of its extraordinary craftsmanship.

Custom made quilts might take a little longer time to finish because of its intricacies. Sufficient leverage is to be given for finishing handmade quilts in proper time. It must be remembered that since human effort is involved allowances for sickness and ill health must always be considered. After a quilt is completed preserve it for as long as possible because of its exquisite appeal.

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Merlina's Arts is a name that is uttered simultaneously with handmade quilts. Merlina introduces art skills and expertise exclusively in her quilt designs and shows the artistic excellence to modern quilts with latest motifs to allure your eyes.

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