Quilted quilt for the warm world

Introduction

In the vast land of China, quilting is regarded as a traditional folk handicraft, carrying profound historical and cultural heritage and people’s pursuit of a better life. It is not only a piece of bedding used to keep warm, but also to express people’s love for home and love for life.

Quilting quilt production process is very unique.

It is made of pure cotton or cotton-hemp blend cloth, carefully cut and designed, and two or more layers of fabric are stitched together with fine stitches. In the process of stitching, people will deliberately leave some gaps, so that the filling in the core can be evenly distributed, so as to achieve a better thermal effect. This exquisite quilting technique not only ensures the practicality of the quilt, but also gives it a unique artistic beauty. From material selection to production, each step highlights the craft and quality, reflecting the spirit of ingenuity, which is divided into the following three steps:

First, material selection and preparation

The production of quilting quilt is inseparable from high-quality raw materials. Usually, the fabric of quilting quilt is made of pure cotton or cotton-hemp blended fabric, which is not only soft and breathable, but also durable. At the same time, in order to increase the warmth and comfort of the quilt, the internal filling is mostly made of high-quality cotton or down.

After selecting the raw materials, the craftsmen also need to cut according to the design pattern and size. During the cutting process, the craftsmen use traditional wooden rules and scissors to cut the fabric into the right shape and size. This link requires the craftsman to have rich experience and exquisite craftsmanship to ensure the accuracy and beauty of the cut.

Second, quilting process

Quilting is the core process of making quilted quilt, and it is also the most technical link. When quilting, craftsmen need to use a special quilting needle and thread, the upper and lower layers of fabric tightly stitched together. In this process, the craftsmen will use different stitches and lines according to the needs of the pattern and design, and the pattern and color will be vividly presented on the quilt surface.

There are many kinds of stitches for quilting, common ones are flat needle, lock needle, back needle and so on. Each stitch has its own unique effect and use, artisans will be flexible to use according to needs. At the same time, the quilting lines also need to be carefully designed and planned, both beautiful and generous, but also to meet the structural requirements, to ensure the practicality and aesthetics of the quilt.

Third, pattern and color

The pattern and color of quilted quilt are important aspects to show its artistic value. Craftsmen usually design according to elements such as traditional culture, folk stories or natural scenery, and embroider auspicious and beautiful patterns on the quilt surface. These patterns are not only beautiful and generous, but also rich in cultural connotation and national characteristics.

In the use of color, the craftsmen are also quite thoughtful. They usually choose bright, contrasting colors to match, making the quilt more visually striking and attractive. At the same time, the craftsmen will also use the gradient and transition of color skillfully according to the needs of the pattern and design, so that the quilt is more harmonious and unified in the overall effect.

The beauty of quilted quilt is not only reflected in its appearance.

Each quilted quilt is a piece of art, and its pattern design often contains rich cultural connotations and folk wisdom. Some quilts are embroidered with auspicious patterns, such as dragon and phoenix auspicious, rich peony, meaning people’s yearning for a better life and blessings; Some use traditional folk stories or myths and legends as the theme, through delicate lines and rich colors, the plot and characters in the story are vividly displayed on the quilt surface, so that people can enjoy the charm of traditional culture at the same time.

Quilting quilt is not only a piece of bedding, it is the inheritance of family culture and emotion carrier. In many Chinese families, quilting quilt is a treasure passed down from generation to generation. Whenever her daughter gets married, the mother often sews a quilted quilt for her as a wedding gift. This quilt not only represents the mother’s deep blessing to her daughter, but also carries the emotions and memories of the family. On a cold winter night, when my daughter covers the bed with a loving quilted quilt, she can feel the warmth of her mother’s arms and the smell of home.

In addition to being an emotional sustentation, quilting quilt also plays an important role in daily life.

In the cold winter, it provides a warm and comfortable sleeping environment for people. When the cold air invaded every corner, covered with a thick quilted quilt, as if you can isolate the cold outside, let people feel the warmth and peace of home. This warmth is not only physical, but also a kind of spiritual comfort. In the busy work and life, lying in the soft quilted quilt, let people temporarily forget the troubles and pressure, enjoy a moment of peace and comfort.

With the changes of The Times and the development of society, quilting quilt is also constantly innovating and developing. Modern quilting is on the basis of retaining the traditional craft, integrating more fashion elements and practical functions. In the choice of materials, in addition to pure cotton and cotton and linen blend, there are also silk, cashmere and other high-end materials; In pattern design, it also pays more attention to personality and creativity, both traditional auspicious patterns, and modern abstract art style. These innovations not only make the quilting quilt more in line with the aesthetic needs and lifestyle of modern people, but also make this traditional handicraft full of new vitality and vitality.

However, although quilting quilt still has a wide application and audience in modern society, it also faces some challenges and dilemmas. On the one hand, with the development of science and technology and the improvement of people’s living standards, various new types of bedding continue to emerge, and the market competition is becoming increasingly fierce; On the other hand, the traditional quilting skills need to consume a lot of manpower and time costs, it is difficult to adapt to the modern production mode. Therefore, how to innovate and develop on the basis of maintaining traditional characteristics, so that quilting is glowing with new brilliance in modern society, is an important issue in front of us.

Conclusion

In general, quilting is regarded as a traditional folk handicraft, which not only has practical value and artistic beauty, but also carries profound cultural connotation and emotional sustentation. It is not only the inheritance of family culture and emotion carrier, but also a way for people to pursue a better life. In the future development, we should continue to inherit and carry forward this traditional craft, so that it can glow with new vitality and vitality in modern society. At the same time, we should also pay attention to innovation and development, so that quilting is more in line with the aesthetic needs and lifestyle of modern people, and become a bridge connecting the past and the future.