Origins of crazy patchwork dates back to the mid to late 1800's. This early patchwork combined irregular shapes, haphazard fabrics scrounged from uniforms, scraps from silk manufacturers, silk ribbons from cigars and clothing. Surface embellishment of bead and meticulous embroidery covered these largely ornamental quilts.
To check out some of the historical crazy patchwork quilts, visit the International Quilt Museum website: https://www.internationalquiltmuseum.org and search "crazy" in the patterns box under the Collections tab.
Whilst the fabric was sourced in what would be described as frugal means, the surface embellishment was anything be frugal.
Crazy patchwork became be more utilitarian and much of the surface embellishment has all but disappeared. Today's crazy pathway has evolved again; we now refer to this patchwork as the "made fabric" of Virginia Findlay Wolfe and the "slabs" of Cheryl Arkison.
What is really interesting is that we are now more frugal with our time and it is now a technique for dealing with an abundance of left over fabric. A complete reversal of the block's early origins.
The challenge with this block is utilizing a value change between the irregular pieces to make a block that sparkles. Without the value change, the block will become "muddy".
What is common to then and now, is the calming or soothing impact of piecing irregular pieces of fabric.
Download the instructions for Step 3 from the link below.
Scrap Basket Quilt 2 Step 3
Don’t forget to post your blocks on the Facebook Group “Modern Blended Quilts Virtual Show and Tell”.
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