What Should I Consider When Buying a Quilt?
A quilt can be a lasting piece of family heritage, or simply another layer on the bed for a cold night. There are several things to take under consideration when buying a quilt, including its intended use and the person the quilt is intended for. There are numerous sources for quilts including craft fairs, department stores, and specialty shops, and once you have decided what kind of quilt you want, you can visit the source most likely to provide it for you. Craft fairs will tend to feature hand made quilts created by artists, while a department store will stock basic machine made quilts which are functional, although not as lovely. The basic form of a quilt is two layers of fabric stitched together with an insulating layer of cotton, straw, feathers, or some other heat retaining material between them. The entire quilt is covered in an intricate stitching pattern to prevent the filling from clumping, and the pattern of the quilt is usually decorative. Most quilts are pieced, meaning th
