Today I had a hectic morning but an easy afternoon. I went to a new quilt store called Quilter’s Quest in Woodridge to talk with the owner. I learned about all the fun fabrics, big machines and what processes to make the quilt.
The owner told me that in order to make a quilt, there are three layers, like a sandwich. There’s the quilt top, comprised of different patterns, patches and shapes, which the customer makes. Then there’s the batting, which is the polyester stuffing in the middle. The backing is, you guessed it, the back fabric of the quilt. The machine they use to sew it all together is called a Longarm that sews all three layers together. The machine can sew it in a line pattern, but also can do any shape or pattern you suggest, like musical notes or butterflies. Quilter’s Quest said it’s going to be a modern shop with bright colors and patterns and batik fabric. Batik is a fabric made in Indonesia that usually is floral with vibrant coloring.
Peaking into the world of quilting makes me appreciate that artform and how difficult it can be to make a colorful blanket.
Another story I’m working on is for Suburban Life Magazine on how to improve your patio. The Great Escape representative told me that people are shifting more towards furniture that looks like it would fit in your living room but has weatherproof fabric. Pier 1 Imports has their well-known Swingasan-their wicker swings, while Room and Board has portable fire places that use eco-friendly fuel. I didn’t know much about what makes a patio beforehand, considering at my house we just got ours redone from our original patio from when our house was built 40 years ago. The main gist, just like the Quilting store, is that people can use bright colors with accessories if they want to keep with neutral colors for furniture.
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