Tile Quilt Revival: Reinventing a Forgotten Form

The Rise and Fall of Tile Quilts

For decades, quilting has been recognized as a cherished craft within the fabric arts community. Quilts not only serve as cozy bedding, but they also tell stories and reflect the creative vision of their makers. While traditional patchwork quilts have remained popular, a less-known form called tile quilting, which dates back centuries, is experiencing a modern-day revival.

What are Tile Quilts?

Unlike their patchwork counterparts, tile quilts utilize large pieces of fabric in a repeating pattern, resembling tiled mosaics. This style of quilting often features intricate designs and bold colors, creating mesmerizing visual effects. While they may have fallen out of popularity in recent years, there is now a growing interest in reviving this forgotten form.

The Tile Quilt Revival

The resurgence of tile quilts can be attributed to both their aesthetic appeal and the desire for a fresh approach to quilting. As crafters seek new creative outlets, tile quilting offers an exciting challenge with endless design possibilities.

Tile Quilt Revival: Reinventing a Forgotten Form

by Carol Gilham Jones(Kindle Edition)

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One key factor driving the revival is the accessibility of online resources. People can easily find tutorials, patterns, and inspiration on numerous websites and social media platforms dedicated to quilting. This newfound knowledge, combined with a sense of community, encourages quilters of all skill levels to try their hand at tile quilting.

The Art of Tile Quilts

Tile quilting is not only a practical craft but also an art form. With its emphasis on color, shape, and symmetry, tile quilts can transform any space into a vibrant and visually stimulating environment. Whether used as wall hangings, tabletop covers, or bedspreads, tile quilts add a unique touch to any room.

The versatility of tile quilts allows crafters to experiment with a wide range of designs and motifs. From geometric patterns to nature-inspired scenes, there are countless possibilities to unleash creativity. Plus, the tactile nature of quilting adds an extra layer of texture and dimension to the artwork.

Bringing Tile Quilts into the Modern Age

As tile quilts make a comeback, contemporary quilters are finding innovative ways to adapt this traditional technique to modern lifestyles. By incorporating modern fabrics, incorporating mixed media elements, and experimenting with unconventional shapes and sizes, they are breathing new life into a timeless craft.

Tile quilts are not confined to traditional squares and rectangles; they can take on any shape imaginable. From circular quilts that mimic kaleidoscopic patterns to hexagonal designs that fit together like puzzle pieces, quilters are pushing boundaries and exploring new possibilities.

The revival of tile quilts has brought a fresh wave of creativity and enthusiasm to the quilting community. As the forgotten form is reinvented, crafters are rediscovering the joy of working with vibrant colors, intricate designs, and tactile fabrics. Through online platforms and supportive communities, the tile quilt revival shows no signs of slowing down.

Tile Quilt Revival: Reinventing a Forgotten Form

by Carol Gilham Jones(Kindle Edition)

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14520 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	80 pages

FREE

Versatile Appliqué Quilts Inspired by 19th Century Tile Quilts. A contemporary take on a charming quilting tradition. Use your favorite appliqué technique-needle turn, machine appliqué, or fused. 6 projects teach you about designing and constructing various styles of tile quilts, from traditional to contemporary. Includes a fascinating history of tile quilts, plus photo galleries of both historic and contemporary quilts. Big blocks of 10" x 10" or even 15" x 15" are great for bold contemporary fabrics. Easy "grouted" designs let you show off curves and irregular shapes. Great way to use many different fabrics, scraps too! Choose solid or pieced backgrounds to enhance your "tiles". Inspired by nineteenth-century tile quilts, these projects work beautifully with today's colorful, contemporary fabrics, but they retain that folk-art style that makes them so much fun to sew and show off.