The 10 Best Patchwork Quilts
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Trail Mix Patchwork Quilt The Amish produce heirloom-quality quilts, using techniques handed down through generations. Due to the extensive craftsmanship that goes into creating these masterpieces, they are quite expensive. Amish Country Lanes offers a selection of quilts from a handful of vendors, including Hannah's Quilts. The Trail Mix Patchwork Quilt is filled with a rainbow of colors and sized to fit a full-sized bed. You also have the option of requesting a custom piece, but they tend to take months to produce. amishcountrylanes.com
Editor's Notes
July 27, 2020:
Patchwork quilts come in a variety of colors and designs. From subtle hues to dramatic patterns, they make any room stand out. Some covers have a reversible design, so you can flip the cover over to give the room a different feel. To illustrate, the Newlake Jacquard Style set has a print on one side and a solid color on the other. Other quilts like the Greenland Home Colorado Lodge have a distinct pattern on each side.
Most quilts are easy to care for and can be machine washed and tumbled dried on a low setting. Be sure to read the care instructions, as they may vary from one brand to the next. The Tache Home Fashion Japanese Garden instructs users to wash the quilt in cold water on a gentle cycle, tumble dry on a low setting, and remove promptly. But buyers say that it still fades. However, some customers like the vintage look the fading leaves after washing. If you want to make sure the quilt doesn't fade, opt for brands that are prewashed and preshrunk like the Cozy Line Home Fashions.
Think about which material will provide you with the most comfort. Cotton quilts allow the skin to breathe, providing a comfortable night's sleep year round. Polyester is a synthetic material. It tends to trap heat and may cause sweating. It also tends to pill. However, polyester maintains it shape better and longer than cotton fabric.
The stitching pattern is another factor to consider. Quilts with tight, boxed or vermecilli stitching helps keep the batting in place when in its in a washing machine or dryer.