Celtic Applique

Bias made from fabric are used in creating the ancient civilization of Celts’ traditional motifs. Examples: My Branches are Everywhere Dawn Continue reading →

Crazy Patchwork

Assembly of irregular shaped fabrics, subsequently embellishment of the assembled piece with embroidery, beads, crochet and ribbons is the outline Continue reading →

Cutaway Applique

This is a technique especially used in the applique of petty pieces. The applique that is pinned to the background Continue reading →

Japanese Folded Patchwork

It’s the application of Origami, Japanese art of paper folding, to the fabric. It can be used to get different Continue reading →

Kalinka

Kalinka technique is a variation of Log Cabin, in that trim strips of fabric are assembled and then appliqued. Whereas Continue reading →

Log Cabin

Log cabin, that is one of the most traditional patchwork techniques, is  named after its appearance’s likeness to log cabins. Continue reading →

Paper Piecing

This is the technique that is generally visualized in minds when “patchwork” is mentioned. It entails using paper/cardboard formworks around Continue reading →

Pineapple

Bias are assembled like the shape of pineapples. As each layer may be colored differently, the quilter may prefer to Continue reading →