Rice Field Art in Japan

This amazing growing Art can be seen in more detail at Rice field art in Japan . These would make amazing designs for patchwork quilts.

We have some good designs that are applique for Crib Sets and young children. The set that I feel goes with this Japanese inspired design are our turtles, which remind me of the Ninja Turtles from Japan in the bold images, large scale, cute Ninja faces and graphic style. This set is called Green scene. Kids will love all the cute characters and pictures.

To see all our products in this design go to this link

QUILT KRAZY PATCHWORK QUILTS GREEN SCENE QUILTS FOR KIDS

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Boulevard Patchwork Quilt

I found this sleek bed with easy lines and good storage at INHABIT , go to this link to see more of it.

I think our contemporary bedding Boulevard patchwork quilt from Victorian Heart is made for this type of room and contemporary style. It has beautiful delicate shades of peach, cream, ivory and gold put together in a patchwork of rectangles. Each section has shimmer, shine, texture and contemporary abstract patterns. I think it would go with light wood interiors, rooms full of light and i t would mix well with more period fittings to give a new look. It would work well in a new apartment or more traditional home

To see all the bedding available in the Boulevard style go to this link

QUILT KRAZY BOULEVARD PATCHWORK QUILT

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Islay Distillery Stars

This is a picture of the famous Ardbeg Distillery on the Isle of Islay in Scotland. If you like single malt whiskey this is the place to go. As well as the whiskey the architecture of the distillery is fascinating. The picture shows the pagoda like building and below is a cask store with a very attractive star motif which caught my eye as a patchwork quilt design motif.

Below is a picture of how to construct a quilt from my 1950s book. I love the similarities between the two stars and also the differences. It is interesting how geometrical these designs are and how they have been used in patchwork quilts. I would like to know why the distillery has this star motif and whether it is just decorative or structural.

Above is our Dillon Patchwork Quilt which uses the star motif. It is in a selection of patriotic colours with ruffles, shams and pillows.

All the products for this can be seen by clicking on this

QUILT KRAZY DILLON PATCHWORK QUILT

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Raffles Hotel Style

How can we get the Raffles Hotel style?
Basic colours in this bedroom are beige,red and a deep rich brown. The symmetrical way it is planned gives it style. The theme seems to be three sharp contrasts of colour.

This room is a warm honey beige ,white, red and ivory. This seems to be a softer more feminine approach to a bedroom than the more rigid symmetry of the first

Well how can we get the look of one of the most prestigious hotels in the world. These are photos from the Raffles Dubai and Raffles Beijing.

This looks so plush, comfortable and luxurious. I think the secret is the colour scheme, textured fabrics and lighting.
I think a good way of redoing a bedroom is to take inspiration from photos from hotels if this is the contemporary style that you would like.
The quilts we have to help you get this look are called CARIBOU AND PEARL PATCHWORK QUILTS

Click on this link QUILT KRAZY PATCHWORK QUILTS CARIBOU AND PEARL to see all our products in this style.

To get the look with the floral fabrics try the VALENCIA IMPERIAL PATCHWORK QUILTS .

Click on this link to see QUILT KRAZY PATCHWORK QUILTS VALENCIA IMPERIAL PATCHWORK QUILT

We have some great luxury cushions to complete the look. Go to QUILTKRAZY RED EMBROIDERY CUSHIONS AND PATCHWORK QUILTS to see our selection of cushions.

I usually think with some imagination most ideas are possible.Thanks for reading and I hope this gives some inspiration for bedroom design.

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Antonio Cittero's Architectural Lace

I spotted this on Inhabitat . This is just like patchwork patterns in architecture. This link shows the other aspects of it at Inhabitat

I think this quilt of ours reflects this contrast of shapes See it at this link QUILTKRAZY KALEIDOSCOPE PATCHWORK QUILT

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Kaleidoscope Patchwork Quilts

I found these amazing kaleidoscope photos on flicker. If you look through these they are from digitally manipulated photos. I think they give superb inspiration for patchwork quilt designs and I like the way they are similar to the hexagon design below. It reminds me of being a child and being totally fascinated with the type of kaleidoscope you got from the toy shop and held up to the light and turned.

Go to see these at Through Joanne's eyes . Her site on flicker is full of inspiration .

I think that our quilt called STAR LIGHT PATCHWORK gives that feeling of continuity of design like a kaleidoscope and relates well to these fluid designs.

These can be seen at this link QUILT KRAZY PATCHWORK QUILTS STAR LIGHT PATCHWORK QUILT

This quilt, Star Light patchwork is available in all sizes including a crib set, tote bags, shams and ruffles. Check it out for the complete co-ordinating package.

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Hexagon and Diamond Patchwork Quilts

When I was on holiday in Bhutan I took this photograph of one of the woven bedspreads. It has also surface embroidery. It has vibrant use of colours and intricate patterns. Below is a 1950s quilt pattern and it just shows how different cultures often collide in their designs. I have read quite a bit about pattern forms and fractals in nature which show that there is structure in all the chaos of nature around us. I think that as we are natural we are really comfortable with repeating patterns and these designs fill that for us.
I love the interlacing of quilt design and the fact that there is no start or finish in a design just a whole repeating surface of hexagons so reminiscent of a bee's hive and volcanic columns in the one below.

I like the way this quilt below uses vibrant repetition, swirling hexagons morphing into stars and lots of colour.

This traditional quilt called Grandma's Memories Quilt, see it at this link QUILTKRAZY GRANDMA'S MEMORIES PATCHWORK QUILT

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Cottage Star Patchwork Quilt

I have been looking in more detail at star shapes and how mathematicians produce tessellation patterns. This site has lots of drawings which show how these shapes we use for quilting designs can be broken up in to more and more shapes to create ever more interesting visual shapes and structures.Go to Dissection Tiling

This is a patchwork quilt plan from the 1950s using stars, diamonds and squares.

I found this selection of quilts at Mishi and her blog with lots more to read and see is Mishi Blogspot

We have a Patchwork Quilt called Cottage Star that is in beautiful Autumn shades of brown and can be seen at this link QUILT KRAZY PATCHWORK QUILTS COTTAGE STAR PATCHWORK QUILT

I hope you are enjoying these posts. I find these design connections fascinating.

Also if you are after crib sets and quilt sets for children nearly all our quilts in patchwork and applique that are made by Patch Magic are available in all shapes and sizes with all types of accessories to match.

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Large Hexagon Patchwork Quilt

I have been looking again at the Hexagon as a patchwork pattern. It can be divided into so many combinations of designs. The photo below is one I took in Delhi in India at one of the famous tombs which shows India's Islamic heritage. The wooden trellis is carved with star shapes and open patterns to make a continuous flowing design. This would inspire a seriously bold black and white Patchwork Quilt for a dramatic effect. The light coming through made pattern shadows on the floor.

Below is a design from my 1950s book. I like the way that the hexagon and star image create a 3D effect. Again great inspiration for quilts. Below is a picture of the entrance to St. James's Palace in London which I took last year. Look close at the star in the clock design. This could inspire a quilt on the theme of Time. The Tudor architecture is interesting the towers could be hexagons or octagons.

Our patchwork quilt here uses the star theme and a bold contrast of colours.

It is called CHAIN OF STARS.

See it at this link QUILT KRAZY CHAIN OF STARS PATCHWORK QUILT

We now stock quilts and throws that reflect the lovely patterns of India as shown above.

If this theme and type of decor appeals to you have a look at this Asian theme comforter set at this link

QUILTKRAZY ASIAN STYLE COMFORTER SET

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Op Art Patchwork Quilts

The patchwork quilt design above is from my 1950s book of needlework. I am just amazed at how similar it is to these Op Art pieces by UK artist Bridget Riley. In the UK there are a lot of 1960s ideas around in high street fashion looking back to Mary Quant with simple geometric shapes, bob hair cuts which go well with these, A patchwork quilt done in these styles below would certainly be eye catching. This article on Wikipedia will give you more information on the art of BRIDGET RILEY OP ARTIST

We have Quilts that use this type of visual impact with an OP Art effect.

I would suggest Black Irish Chain in the mono chrome palette.

Go to Quilt Krazy to see all the products at this link Quilt Krazy Black Irish Chain patchwork quilt

For a vibrant patchwork quilt with fantastic warm colors to add a real richness to a room I would go for Toscana Patchwork Quilt by Victorian Heart to see it go to this link

Toscana Patchwork Quilt at quilt krazy

that has a type of Op Art impact.

A room with this colour scheme would look very light if the warm beiges were used and then possibly one wall picking out one of the Toscana Patchwork Quilts Colors. Brass or gold items in the room would complete the decor and some soft warm lighting with up lighters or lamps on tables. It would go well with a neutral carpet or wood floors.

I hope this has given you some decor ideas and thanks for reading.

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Circle Patchwork Quilts

This is a circular design painted on a doorway in Bhutan the Himalayan Kingdom. Below is the 1950s circular Patchwork Quilt design. I like the contrasting ways the artists have worked and in the Bhutanese one the bright use of colours. The centre design made of hexagons is similar to the yin and yang sign in the middle of the Bhutanese one. The repetitive forms of Bhutanese deign could provide lots of inspiration for patchwork quilts.

I like the way this Patchwork Quilt design has the orange colour of the Bhutanese Painting and the stars which are like flowers.

This quilt called Teton Star has some of those vibrant Autumn colors, see it at this link

QUILTKRAZY TETON STAR PATCHWORK QUILT

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Abstact Flags Patchwork Quilts

Below is the patchwork quilt design from the 1950s book . It is really abstract but it also reminds me of Flags. This picture of flags of the world would make a great patchwork quilt. It would also be interesting to see how flags have evolved over time . I know the flag of the USA has gone through many stages before it got to its design today and all flags have a story to tell

This is a great patchwork Quilt which fits in with the flag and abstract theme called Let Freedom Ring.

This can be seen at this link QUILTKRAZY LET FREEDOM RING PATCHWORK QUILT

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Squares in Patchwork Quilts

As I was browsing through the photos on flicker I found these great quilts . I love the simple ideas of the basic square and what you can achieve with that along with great bold colour. You can view the whole set of photos at Shad0kitt3ns

I remember the first Patchwork quilts I made were from squares. My method was to cut out all the squares and arrange on the floor or a large table. Pin and tack together in long strips say all the horizontal bands. Then machine them together or do by hand. I then joined all the long pieces together. It can take ages but the results as those above show are really worthwhile

This quilt from our collection uses squares and shades of pastel blues with interesting textures.

See it at QUILTKRAZY AZURE PATCHWORK

The colors remind me of delicate shade of Wedgewood pottery in the UK and the work of Robert Adam. It would look good against pale cream or pale blue decor with highlights in richer shades of blue. A plate collection of antique blues or some contempoary designs would work as well and a collection of blue candles.
Hope this gives some ideas
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Squares in Patchwork Quilts

Well to get me going I have been looking at an old needlework book I have had about 33 years. In it are some of the basic designs for patchwork quilts. Patchwork is now becoming so popular to either purchase or have a go at making. The first sentence in the book describes patchwork quilts as the Art of making designs by joining small pieces of odd materials together such as silk, satin, and chintz into a handsome piece of needlework.
Its manipulation requires both patience and neatness and also calls into play both the reasoning and artistic faculties, as the designs chiefly depend for their beauty upon the taste displayed in the arrangement and selection of the shades of colour used to make them.
This is a bit wordy to our use of English now but it really gives a good description. I would now add to this things such as recycling, environmentally friendly, individual, cool, quirky. So whether you have the time to make your own or you purchase they are beautiful things to have.
I love the 3D use of squares in this design
These are 2 patterns in the book to base a quilt on. The one above is called cellular patchwork and the one below is called Kaleidoscope Patchwork.
I think they are so like the OP ART of the 1960s. I like the use of the diamond type square in the middle. Visit the Tate on Line

Well that's my first post .I have really got inspired by these designs and I would love to see how they work in colour.

This is a quilt you may like from our collection that uses this sort of design. This uses the black white and grey color scheme but with a good selection of patterns and textures. It is called the Black Brocade Patchwork Quilt.

To see this patchwork quilt and all the ruffles shams and pillows go to Quilt Krazy Black Brocade Patchwork Quilt.

This would look fantastic in a room decorated in black and white paintwork. Light fittings in silver or chrome and some special collections of new or antique items to pick out the color theme of the Black Brocade Patchwork Quilt.
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Islay Patchwork Quilts

This amazing patchwork quilt has been produced by the Islay Quilters who live and work on the Isle of Islay. The Isle of Islay is one of my favourite holiday destinations in Scotland. This is a superb example of a very individual patchwork quilt that has been made by a group of quilters. I recommend that you look at their site for details of how to make this type of thing if you have the time. Go to ISLAY QUILTERS WEB SITE

We also have Patchwork and Applique quilts on this nautical or seaside theme.

To see all the items related to our nautical theme quilt by the patch magic group go to Nautical Applique Quilt by Patch Magic



This is a preview of the nautical or seaside theme product.

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