Crazy quilt is an expressionistic quilt using randomly pieced fancy fabrics which are then embellished with embroidery stitches on almost every seam and patch. Crazy quilting is a great way of using scrap fabric. For more information on this quilting technique including crazy quilt books, crazy quilt information, crazy quilting embellishments, stitches used check out the links below.
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*More than 100 color photos assist quilters in learning new techniques *Simplified techniques take the confusion out of beaded crazy quilting
by Cindy Gorder
- Paperback
- Published 2006
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This book features details on patching methods, over 100 embroidery stitches and how to instructions for finishing a project.
by J Marsha Michler
- Paperback
- Published 2008
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Features interesting ideas and advice on crazy quilting.
by Judith Baker Montano
- VHS Tape
- Published 1997
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*14 projects for all skill levels Full-size patterns for two purses are included
by Barbara Randle
- Paperback
- Published 2005
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Twelve step-by-step projects and illustrated stitch guide.
by Judith Montano
- Paperback
- Published 2001
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A tutorial showing you how to make the Algerian Eye Stitch, which is also known as the Algerian Eyelet Stitch or the Star Eyelet Stitch.
Needlepointers.com
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An Overview of Crazy Quilting /Crazy Patchwork
Crazy Quilt Studio
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This Needlepointers.com video tutorial is on how to do the blanket stitch. The blanket stitch got its name because the stitch was used to hold down the edge of a blanket. This decorative stitch is used as an edge stitch to finish seams, to apply appliqué to a project and decorate crazy quilts.
Needlepointers.com
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Learn how to stitch the short and long blanket stitch which is a variation of the basic blanket stitch. This decorative stitch can be used in crazy quilts and appliqué in addition as a hemstitch on projects.
Needlepointers.com
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Text instructions with photos that clearly teach this stitch that is popular on crazy quilts.
Pintangle
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Learn how to use the buttonhole stitch to make flowers, wheels and circles.
Kreink
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This video is on how to hand embroider a chain stitch. The chain stitch is a series of loops joined together to form a chain. A Chain stitch is used as a decorative outline stitch.
Needlepointers.com
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This video will show you how to embroider the Chevron stitch. The Chevron stitch is worked on two parallel lines and it is a beautiful decorative stitch which is ideal for borders.
Needlepointers.com
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A variation of the feather stitch.
French Knots
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A sampler with crazy quilt embellishment ideas.
Crazy Quilt Studio
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Ribbon embroidery is a fabulous technique for embellishing crazy quilts and patchwork. Needlepointers.com has lots of links on this technique.
Needlepointers.com
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How to do the feather stitch. This is a hand-embroidery decorative stitch which creates a vine or branch looking line.
Needlepointers.com
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Pictures and written instructions for the fern stitch. This stitch is used to create an open, lacy stitch along a straight or curved line frequently seen in crazy quilts.
About.com Embroidery
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For free crazy quilt projects, patterns and blocks, click on the link above to go to our page with lots of free stuff on crazy quilt.
Needlepointers.com
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A tutorial on how to do the French knot.
Needlepointers.com
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This video will show how to stitch the herringbone stitch. The herringbone stitch is a popular embroidery stitch often used for borders.
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Learn about the history of crazy quilting.
Womenfolk.com
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Learn the history of the wonderful Victorian pastime, crazy quilting.
Caron Collection
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Interest in crazy quilts? Learn about them in this article.
All People Quilt
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This site taken the three most used stitches of crazy quilting - feather, herringbone and cretan, and showed the variety that can be achieved using different Caron threads.
Caron Collection
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Information on the type of stitches used on crazy quilts and examples of combination stitches.
Crazy Quilt Studio
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Instructions and diagram on crazy quilt stitches.
Block Crazy
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A Crazy Quilt Patchwork Block - how-to instruction.
Caron Collection
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These directions show sewing and piecing crazy quilt technique with a sewing machine.
Crazy Quilt Studio
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Instructions and photo on solving problems such as long seam, corners and fabric problems.
Crazy Quilt Studio
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