The Debate About Quilting Machines And Hand-quilting
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We live in today’s world of mass-production, where machines have taken the place of the hands-on artist. Most modern-day quilts are the result of factories and machines. But even those quilters who choose to create their own quilts often choose a quilting machine to make their work error-free and much faster. Without a modern quilting machine, it took months of steady work by a sewing artist and his/her friends to produce a beautiful, durable quilt.
In Amish societies, quilt-making is a social event as well as a way to create serviceable but beautiful home bed coverings and decorations. Without quilting machines, Amish women of today still use hand-made quilting frames to keep the fabric tight while the three-layered quilt is meticulously stitched together. Modern artists, regardless of religious faith, who choose to create a quilt without the benefit of a quilting machine, find pleasure in assembling a quilt “the old-fashioned way” instead of succumbing to the luxuries of modern tools.
Are Quilts Made with a Quilting Machine “Authentic?”
The answer to this question depends upon two things: your own definition of “authentic” and how your quilt is viewed by other quilters. Not that opinions by others should be an “absolute,” but quilters who exhibit and/or sell their work may wish to take this into account. Some hand-quilters regard the use of quilting machines as nothing short of blasphemous.
If you choose to use a quilting machine, you have a lot of company! With a machine, say users, you can create a masterpiece within a fraction of the time that a hand-made quilt can be constructed. If you need to make your quilt quickly as a gift or other occasion, a quilting machine can save the day.
When buying the machine, be sure to try it out yourself in the store; make sure it’s easy and comfortable to use and does what you need for it to do. Bring your own fabric and thread to try the machine on – just what you’ll be using at home.
A good quilting machine shouldn’t cost more than $450-500. Consider buying your machine at a craft and quilting store rather than a department store; this is where you will find expert advice on using the machine and maintaining it in prime condition.
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