patchwork
Sign in to savethumb|Traditional Korean patchwork pojagi wrapping cloth Patchwork or "pieced work" is a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design. The larger design is usually based on repeating patterns built up with different fabric shapes (which can be different colors). These shapes are carefully measured and cut, basic geometric shapes making them easy to piece together. thumb|right|Example of patchwork thumb|Example of hand-pieced patchwork
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thumb|Traditional Korean patchwork pojagi wrapping cloth Patchwork or "pieced work" is a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design. The larger design is usually based on repeating patterns built up with different fabric shapes (which can be different colors). These shapes are carefully measured and cut, basic geometric shapes making them easy to piece together. thumb|right|Example of patchwork thumb|Example of hand-pieced patchwork
==Uses== Patchwork is often used to make quilts, but it can also be used to make rugs, bags, wall-hangings, warm jackets, cushion covers, skirts, waistcoats and other items of clothing. Some textile artists work with patchwork, often combining it with embroidery and other forms of stitchery.