Patchwork Heart for Crazy Quilting

Brenda's Crafts

Patchwork Victorian Heart

This is a block I did in crazy patchwork. I used the sewing machine to applicue it on

the muslin cloth. The term "crazy quilting" is often used to refer to the textile art

of crazy patchwork and is sometimes used

interchangeably with that term. Crazy quilting

does not actually refer to a specific kind of quilting (the needlework which binds two

or more layers of fabric together), but a specific kind of patchwork. Crazy quilts

rarely have the internal layer of batting that is part of what defines quilting as a

textile technique.

Combining the Crazy Patches

Regular patchwork combines the pieces of fabric into a predetermined and regular

design, but crazy patchwork uses irregular pieces of fabric on a foundation fabric or

paper. This may create haphazard-looking and asymmetrical designs, or the designer may

use some control in placement.

Patches can be hand appliquéd onto a base fabric. This method gives the most variety

as every patch is unique. There are also block patterns designed for crazy quilt that

can be sewn by machine.

Sometimes part of a crazy quilt is haphazard while other parts are placed in a planned

pattern. A common example of this the placement of patches in a fan pattern.

The patches and seams are then usually heavily embellished.