For any project, the selection of the quilting pattern and the design holds the top most position. The right choice of pattern can make any project to excel above the top. Quilting is a very immense craft. From dozens of quilt types to hundreds of quilt patterns are obtainable.

The main fun is in the creation of the design; rest stitching is just the completion of the fun that started. Initially the beginning quilters should try making the prefabricated patterns for quilts and once when the person gets into quilting more, creating your own design with the personal touch becomes easier. There are few types of quilts that are extensively used all over the world. Here’s a succinct account for those types.

1. BARGELLO QUILT:

Bargello quilts are colorful and a good choice for the beginner. Bargello quilts are made up of patterns like waves, whirls, peaks, valley, pomegranate and loops. Bargello patterns are very easy to find. There are various books and websites designated for this type only.

2. YOYO QUILT:

Yoyo quilts were more famous in 1930’s and 1940’s. They have come into limelight again. Yoyos are small rosettes made up of cotton preferably. These rosettes are made by gathering and stitching quilting fabric into a circle. These rosettes are then joined to each other to form a certain pattern.

3. APPLIQUE QUILT:

Appliqué quilt can be easy or difficult both, depending upon the pattern. Various fabrics and cloth patterns can be used to conglobulate, which can result as an eye-catching piece.

4. PICTURE QUILT:

There are certain patterns available to make the ideal picture quilt. Picture quilts are more like mosaic patterns. Small pieces of fabrics are joined together to complete a bigger picture, hence named “the picture quilt”.

5. BLOCK QUILT:

Block quilts are the basic most quilts. It’s the perfect choice for the beginners. Block quilts have comparatively easy patterns and are used for normal daily use quilts.

6. ASSORTED QUILT:

Rich fabrics like silks, brocades and crepes are used to make certain assorted quilts. These quilts can not be used in daily routine. You can make a one to hang on the wall or use it as a throw on the sofa or bed.

You can get marvelous designs all around you. Quilting Books, magazines, websites, soft wares and pattern generators are widely available for your help.

AVAILABLE BOOKS:

· “Bargello color wheel” by Cheryl Phillips

· “Bargello quilts” by Marge Edie

· “Bargello hearts” by Nancy Podolsky with Debra and Sim Ayers.

· “That perfect stitch: The secret of fine hand quilting” by Roxanne McElroy

· “Whitework Quilting: Creative Techniques for Designing Wholecloth and Adding Trapunto to Your Quilts” by Karen C. McTavish.

· “Pieced flowers” by Ruth B. McDowel.

· “Curves in Motion: Quilt Designs & Techniques” by Judy B. Dales

AVAILABLE WEBSITES:

· www.softexpressions.com

· www.hgtv.com

· www.madaboutquilting.com