Soft quilts

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 An introduction to quilts:

A quilt is a bed covering, which is composed of two layers of fabric and a layer of batting in between. Generally quilts are made by the technique of quilting. A very unique technique for creating a quilt is tying. The method of tying is easier and more forgiving if the quilt is made by hand. A quilt that is prepared by tying is called hap or many a times comfort or comforter. Tying in this regard refers to the technique of using thread, yarn or ribbon to pass through all three layers of the quilt at reqular intervals. There are many quilts that are made with decorative designs. Indeed, some quilts are not used as bed covering at all, but are rather meant to be hung on a wall or otherwise displayed.

Types of quilts:

Quilts may be as much art form as functional, and they have existed for hundreds of years. The origin of quilts began in the lower classes, as thrifty peasant women used scraps of leftover material or pieces of worn out shirts or dresses to make blankets for their families. Over the course of time quilts gradually evolved into beautiful handcrafts, and since they are so large and labor-intensive, making them became a social event. A quilt can perfectly make the bed look neat, and also provide warmth. Also they come in every size, from tiny ones for a baby's crib, all the way to large quilts that cover a California king-sized bed.

Soft quilts for proper sleeping:

Sleeping in hard surfaces should always be avoided. There are many scientific evidences behind the fact sleeping on harder surfaces may cause hindrance in uniform circulation of blood in all the parts of the body. For this purpose sleeping on surfaces is a significant requirement for the proper and adequate sleep both in terms of quantity and quality. Quilts are comparatively softer than most of the conventional bed covering materials like linen and other synthetic materials. However, since soft quilts are made of animal fiber they are best suited for the colder climates.

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