A patchwork box

The patchwork patterns have a long history, and the patchwork techniques are popular in Europe. As European immigrants spread to the United States, it not only developed into an art and tradition, but also evolved into a unique pattern. The patchwork pattern names are compiled into a book and become a kind of knowledge. There are thousands of patchwork patterns introduced in related books. Some patchwork patterns have many names, and the more names, the older they look. For example, the common North Carolina lilies include Kentucky lilies, Mariposa lilies and other deformed and derived patterns. The design of patterns comes from the surrounding things, such as rolling blocks based on geometric shapes, which can also be seen in the design of blankets and mosaic tiles, as well as other patterns named after natural scenery, religious significance, historical commemoration or personal impressions. To make patchwork, it is quite enough to prepare paper patterns, scissors, needle and thread, and cloth, but if you want to press the thread, it is essential to spread cotton and lining.

In building blocks, three adjacent diamonds are arranged in the form of light color, strong color and intermediate color, that is, the regular combination of color matching can make the patchwork patterns present a three-dimensional effect.

Clay's choice model was named after henry clay, a politician who was very active in the first half of the19th century. The politician was praised for his excellent mediation skills. There are many patchwork patterns named after him, such as Clay's favorite, Henry in the west and so on. The cross and the crown, a traditional pattern of bouquets and goose tracks, are also very famous. According to Ruth Finley, it first appeared in 1935, but in fact, all the works before that were preserved. Four diamonds, with a long cloth to emphasize the four corners of the cross.

The center of the pattern of Friendship Star can be easily signed with a large piece of cloth. Since before, it has been sewn as a farewell gift for friends, which is very suitable for leaving messages as a souvenir. The base cloth is monochromatic and even, although the center is octagonal, just do the petal part first and then sew it on.

Baltimore block/kloc-in the middle of the 0/9th century, a unique pasting style was popular in Baltimore, USA. Because many German immigrants settled here, it is not difficult to imagine that they were also influenced by German folk culture. Among many exquisite and gorgeous patterns, this simple but purely orthodox Baltimore style was chosen.

The rich and diverse forms of expression of flowers make the patchwork pattern design infinite. Abstract flowers patched together by geometric figures, concrete flower photos, beautiful flowers patched together by several flowers, and elegant flowers that complement the green leaves. The true and false flower shape can be freely changed and configured, which is the fun of piecing together. Hexagons actually have a magical charm that won't make people tired. Therefore, it has become the most popular splicing method. In addition to simple features, it can also transform many different effects according to color matching. As for the splicing method, hexagonal cardboard can be used as the lining, cotton cloth can be wound on it to sew and fix it, and then splicing is carried out, which is also a common technique in British and American classical patchwork. In addition, there is another way to sew tightly without going through the cardboard, and then iron it, which is also a good skill.