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Overview
Crazy quilting is a specific kind of patchwork (piecing). Irregularly shaped pieces of fabric are sewn together into a collage of textures and colors.
The style was popular in Colonial times when women sought to make use of every bit of fabric, recycling clothing to patch worn-out coverlets. In Victorian times the trend became more extravagant; women sewed bits of fancy fabrics—silk, velvet, and satin—into blocks, then into coverlets. The seams were decoratively embroidered; the whole piece was sometimes embellished with beads, lace, ribbon and buttons.
This book teaches today’s seamstress how to make 7 holiday stockings using traditional crazy quilt techniques. The book starts with a very basic project and progresses to more elaborate designs. The finished projects make lovely gifts and are sure to be cherished for many holiday seasons to come.