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Different Quilting Patterns

The prime reason why quilting has such a great fan following is mostly due the amazing variety you can get here. Since quilting harbors creativity, the number of patterns you find here go up in tens and thousands. These different quilting patterns also come with their own characteristics and unique sense of style.

Origins of quilt patterns:

There are many theories regarding the origin of quilting patterns. One popular theory can however be traced back to the time when slavery was a way of life for blacks. It was believed that African women quilted industriously with a few codes in mind. These codes conveyed no meaning to the whites, but were understood perfectly by the African slaves keen on freedom. Different quilting patterns communicated different codes. Thus, when the quilts were displayed, a universal message got across. In this society, common quilting patterns were wagon wheel, bow tie, stars, Monkey wrench, flying geese and much more.

Quilting patterns therefore basically depend on the culture, art form, and general theme of a particular society. This is because; quilters give way to their expressions, wishes and their reactions against the happenings in their word through this expressive art form. No wonder, there are so many different varieties in quilting patterns. Some of the most popular patterns can also be seen in the Amish quilts, which can usually be found in geometric patterns and floral prints and every thing else in between. Also new designers are constantly coming up with new patterns to delight your soul and reflect the modern art of 21st century aptly.

Learning different quilting patterns:

Quilters whether beginners or otherwise are always excited about learning new patterns. You don't necessarily need to join quilting classes every other month for learning new patterns. Thousands of new patterns can be easily downloaded from the Internet or else you can learn new designs by buying quilting books. Quilting bees is also the perfect group where you can barter your patterns with other enthusiasts. Thus, for creating your own different patterns you need a few innovative ideas and bountiful creativity.

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