Patchwork bedspread - the secret of a perfect home

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

"Away is good, but home is better." There is no person who has not heard this expression. But it happens to be wrong. If the house is cold and unfriendly, you don’t want to return to it at all. And it's not a lack of repair. Sometimes an apartment can have an ideal renovation, but there is no that special cozy atmosphere that allows you to feel calm and comfortable in the apartment. The creation of comfort and warmth in the house according to the established tradition is entirely the work of its mistress. Her creativity and sense of beauty is expressed in the selection of all interior items and the skillful arrangement of decorative elements. Many women cope with this task, some - on a whim, others - using the advice of designers, who, by the way, consider home textiles to be the key point of an ideal home. Curtains-curtains, bedspreads, blankets, canopies and pillows, covers for armchairs and sofas, ottomans, rugs, towels… But the most homely element "interior stylists" recognize patchwork bedspread - patchwork.

From time immemorial

Products from scraps appeared, probably, simultaneously with the invention of the needle. So, the Egyptian ornament is known from pieces of gazelle skin,dating back to 980 BC. e. And about a hundred years ago, archaeologists discovered in the "Cave of a Thousand Buddhas" a carpet sewn in the 9th century from a large number of shreds of pilgrims' clothes. By the way, the tradition of voluntarily parting with parts of one's clothes is also known in Russia. In the second half of the century before last, newlyweds were sewn a wedding patchwork coverlet from pieces of outfits of guests and newlyweds. It was believed that such a blanket brings happiness to the house and protects from adversity. It was never shown to strangers and was passed down by inheritance. In Europe and the New World, the patchwork quilt had a much more prosaic and sad symbolism - it was a sign of poverty.

From rags to riches

The patchwork bedspread is at the top of popularity these days. From a sign of poverty, it has become a luxury item that costs a lot of money. Author's handmade bedspreads, created in the patchwork style, are estimated on average at $ 500. But it's worth it. Almost all products are made of 100% natural materials, they are durable, after washing they do not shrink and do not change shape. Such a bedspread will last for many years and, perhaps, will become your family heirloom. And, of course, the patchwork bedspread is very beautiful. You can choose a factory-made coverlet. But if you want to bring elusive notes of soulfulness into your home, buy or order a bedspread from an experienced needlewoman. The latter option has its advantages and disadvantages: some craftsmen sometimes spend several weeks sewing one copy, but you canorder specific sizes, materials, colors and discuss the main idea of your bedspread.

Creating a masterpiece

For those who do not want to buy a factory one and waste precious time (after all, they can’t wait already - I really want to decorate the bed with a textile masterpiece right now), there is only one way out - to sew a patchwork quilt with your own hands. To create a simple patchwork bedspread, you do not have to be a skilled craftswoman. Information on its tailoring can be found in special books, since there are enough craftsmen who want to share their secrets. Or you can go to special courses and, under the guidance of an experienced mentor, sew your first patchwork quilt right there.