Originally Posted by
madamekelly
Oh my goodness, you have just explained why the old velveteen and satin embroidered crazy quilt I remember from childhood did not look like the modern ones! It was not done in squares either. Now I have to go look up how to make the originals....
Yes definitely, they didn't do squares!
You certainly could make a more traditional crazy quilt today ..... just stitch pieces on as you go.
I would start somewhat in the middle and work my way out.
At times you will add a piece be covering up a piece from before.
You may want to trim it off on the underside and re-use, or just go with the layering.
And don't forget all of the beautiful hand stitchery that was on top of those crazy quilts after the fact!
I think a lot of the time, that covered up imperfections and raw edges that weren't stitched down.
But I am sure someone here will be sure to correct me on the old crazy quilt processes!
Madame Kelly, I think you should make one!