Selasa, 04 Juni 2013

Pointers To Help With Commissioning Custom Quilts

By Michelle Howe


There are many reasons why home owners are interested in custom quilts as a way to lend a personal touch to a bedroom or living space. First of all, this unique item is much more personal than a store bought item of which there are hundreds or thousands available. In fact, if the item has been customized just for you, it could be considered an original work of art. It would be difficult to be able to say this about an item which you have purchased from a mass producer.

Furthermore, there are a variety of features that a custom quilt has which is very attractive to the home decorator. One of the biggest advantages is the chance to customize the colour, design, pattern and even construction to your specifications. There are so many different ways to personalize this item that it is bound to have lots of character and originality.

For example, you may opt to have a quilt designed for a child's room that includes his or her favorite colours and patterns. You can have the child's name, a favorite pet or even favorite toys integrated into the design of the quilt. The possibilities are endless.

Adult quilts have just as many possibilities for customization as children's items. For example, a quilt might include a couple's wedding colors, a family crest, or motifs that are special. Some quilts are aimed at showcasing favorite sports such as baseball or soccer. Appliques or elaborate quilting can lend a special decoration.

Furthermore, a quilt can be made in a variety of thicknesses or materials to make it suited to your temperature conditions and climate. For example, a winter quilt might be extra thick with lots of quilting to make it extra warm and soft. You can also find summer and spring quilts which are lighter weight and more decorative.

Certainly, finding the right quilt designer may take some time and research but is worthwhile in order to commission an item that best suits your needs. Some possibilities for finding designers may not have occurred to you. For example, visiting a sewing or fabric shop may uncover some leaders for quilters in the area who take commissions. Art and craft fairs and shows are another place to connect with designers in your local area.

As well, the textiles department of a local university may be able to connect you with aspiring designers who are interested in commission work. Another place to look for information is the Internet. There are a number of well known arts and craft websites which feature the work of area designers.

For more simple and straightforward tips on how to go about ordering custom quilts there are a range of sources available on the Internet for free. For example, there are hundreds of crafts and design blogs online which include tips on ordering commissions. You might also find information at you local library or book store. It can take some time to research artists and designers near you, but often this process is very enjoyable. In fact, it may provide you with lots of inspiration for the type of item you would like to commission. You might even be so inspired that you will want to take up quilting yourself. Furthermore, a good designer is likely to have plenty of ideas to help guide you through the commissions process.




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