Net Quilt

Quilting is the process by which two pieces of cloth are sewn together with a stuffing of cotton or other pieces of cloth in between. Net quilts are made of net. Quilts are generally used in the winters to ward off the cold. The two layers of cloth along with the cotton do not let the heat escape and in turn keep it warm. Net quilts are both decorative as well as useful.

Types of Net Quilt:
Net quilts are available in four main sizes:

Twin size net quilt
Full size net quilt
Queen size net quilt
King size net quilt

The different pieces of the net-fabric are sewn together to give the quilt a design or pattern. The pattern of these different pieces can be made according to one's choice. Some of the settings are: Straight Set Straight Set with Sashing Diagonal Set Diagonal Set with Sashing

Techniques of Net Quilting:

Net quilts are either hand-made or machine-made. Thread, thimble, needles, scissors and the net-fabric are all that are needed to do hand piercing. The main steps are mainly five:

Settings – The net quilt blocks are placed together.
Binding – The rough edges of the nets are neatly bound.
Basting – The quilt “sandwich” is held together by using safety pins or adhesive.
Yardage – The length of the net needed to make the quilt is measured and cut.
Drafting – Different patterns and block sizes are determined.

machine guided (feeddogs up)
free motion (feeddogs dropped or covered)

Maintenance:

Pressing gives a net look to the quilt. But the iron should be lifted to press the different parts and not slid on the net quilt. Net quilts should be preferably washed in cold water and laid on a flat surface to dry. The best option would be to dry clean it. Net quilts should be stored with insect repellents like naphthalene balls to prevent damage by mildew, moths or molds.