Create Whimsy
Inspring makers and sharing their stories
Modern quilters embrace asymmetry and improvisation. But those techniques have roots in crazy quilting, the lavish Victorian fiber art made from small bits of fancy fabrics and elaborate embroidery stitches.
Today’s crazy quilters honor the roots of the craft while adding up-to-date techniques and pushing creative boundaries. They’ll show you how to make your own unique crazy quilts, from easy patterns to no-limits embellishments.
Decorative stitches are added to the crazy patchwork, either with hand embroidery or machine stitching to the seam lines.
Crazy quilts have asymmetrical designs, vibrant colors, and intricate stitching patterns. Originating in the late 19th century as a rebellion against the rigid rules of traditional quilting, this unique art...
Valerie Bothell found crazy quilting over 20 years ago and has never looked back. Intrigued by the infinite combinations of fabrics, colors and stitches, every new project is a fresh...
Give Kathy Seaman Shaw a plain seam, and she will transform it with fancy stitches and beads. Kathy is a prolific crazy quilter, constantly designing new embroidery combinations and sharing...
