Quilted bedspreads

Very often, various stylish blankets or bedspreads are used to decorate the bed and protect the bedding from dust. Quilted linen is especially popular this season. Let us consider in more detail what caused such popularity, what is the peculiarity of manufacturing and what functions such products have.

Quilted bedspreads are two cloths stitched through each other, between which there is a thin insulating layer. These bedspreads are very dense and warm, so it is quite suitable to cover and hide from the cold. Few people know that the process of making quilted products has a special name - quilting.

The cover serves to cover any surface, bed, sofa, couch - any furniture attribute intended for sleeping and rest. Quilted bedspread will be not only a functional product, but also a stylish decorative addition to the interior.

Like any other product, quilted bedspread has several advantages:

• Attractive appearance. The stitching makes the surface more neat and elegant, so even a completely ordinary cover with a smooth surface can be made beautiful and stylish with the help of stitches.
• Fixing the filler. It often happens that the filling of a blanket or bedspread can become lumpy, which leads to deterioration and unsuitability of products. The stitch prevents this because it reliably fixes the inner contents.
• Practical and compact. A product with a stitch is much easier to fold and folded it takes up less space than a product with a smooth surface.

There are several types of quilted covers, the surface of which depends on the type of stitches. Let us consider in more detail what types are most popular, how they differ and what characteristic features these or other types have:

• Beautiful look quilted bedspreads with frill at the edges. Typically, such products have a rather elegant, delicate appearance, but have some drawbacks. For example, a blanket must strictly correspond to the size of the surface on which it will be located, because otherwise the frill will hang ugly and shapelessly.

• Are popular double-sided quilted bedspreads, the sides of which are made of fabrics of various shades with different prints. Thanks to this feature, you can quite simply change the decor of the bed, without changing the cover on the new.

• Look rather unusual 3D models, the surface of which is decorated with stunningly realistic prints. It can be an animal image, city views, a simple animal print or a classic flower color.

• In addition, the products differ in stitch type. The classic version is a square-stitched surface. Decorative stitch can be made in the form of semicircles, ovals, small flowers, triangles and other geometric shapes.

Products with a stitch may differ in the style in which they are made:

• The most striking style, which is characterized by the manufacture of quilted bedspreads, is patchwork, which is a patchwork stitching parts. Quilted patchwork is a blanket made from a variety of individual parts that can not only have a different pattern, but also are cut from a variety of materials. The surface of the bedspread is unusual and heterogeneous, but it looks very interesting.

• Products look very nice in oriental style. Bright, colorful hues, complemented by the most incredible prints depicting the so-called Eastern cucumber, which is popularly called “buta”, as well as various elegant patterns, will help to decorate the interior of any bedroom.
• Looks pretty pretty classic products.
• Models in french style they help to focus attention on the elegance of details, and prints depicting large flowers and rowan bushes make reference to the sources of the Russian style.

For a beautiful and neat appearance of the bed should choose the product of appropriate sizes. For example,The standard double bedcover is suitable for beds of 160x220 and 150x200 cm. The euro size of the bedspread is 200x220 cm. It is quite suitable for double beds of the appropriate size. And for too large surfaces there is a Euro-max size - 230x250 cm.

For the manufacture of blankets of this type, various fabrics are used, the texture of which directly affects the appearance of the finished product:

• For example, silk models very pleasant to the touch, look incredibly beautiful. The lightness of the fabric draws attention to itself, creating a visual sense of sophistication and elegance.

• Shiny surface satin products It looks pretty good, but in some shades it may not look quite appropriate, because when combined with certain interior details it looks vulgar.

• Fur cover - a real decorative element. But in order for the stitches effect to be clearly visible, the surface of the fur should have a very small nap.

• It has a rather interesting look. linen productwhich, moreover, is very practical. Flax has many good qualities: it is well ventilated, resistant to stains, amenable to cleaning and washing, and is also quite durable.

• Look unusual jeans products, but satin models incredibly beautiful. In addition, for the manufacture of blankets used materials such as Jacquard and dense percals.

Drawing and coloring have a considerable impact on the appearance of products, as well as on its stylistic features:

• For example, a monochromatic product of light or dark tones from the classic color scheme may well fit into the framework of minimalism. But the product of soft cream or rich burgundy shades, with an unobtrusive openwork print - well fits the description of the classic style.
• The white product will look beautiful in any room, the main thing is to take care of the appropriate addition - choose unusual bright pillows or soft toys that will help to slightly decorate the snow-white surface.
• The blue cover, depending on the shade, will have a certain look and character. For example, a product of bright cornflower blue shade will look very fresh and revive even the most boring interior, unlike a dark, more restrained shade.
• A brown model will look attractive in any fabric design.Especially stylish looks chocolate shade, which is visually more pleasant.
• A very stylish look is in a patchwork style, consisting of turquoise, green and blue squares, the surface of each of which is decorated with small flowers.

When choosing quilted products, one should pay attention to the country of origin, since not every one of them is famous for the good quality of the products and the observance of all the necessary standards in manufacturing.

For example, Turkey produces fairly good products, but often saves on such trifles as the threads used for the manufacture of stitches, so the products often crawl away and need repair. Ensures the quality of their products RussiaBut the goods of Russian manufacturers also have a disadvantage - an overpriced price that not every person can afford.

It is sometimes quite difficult to choose a suitable blanket. To facilitate the task, we have compiled A few simple tips, following which you can make the right choice:

1. The product must correspond to the age of the person whose bed it will decorate.For example, a teen blanket would look ridiculous on an adult family bed and vice versa.
2. The product must fit the size of the bed or be slightly larger than it. It is not scary when the edges hang down unnecessarily - they can always be bent, but too small a bedspread on the large surface of the bed will look just ridiculous and absolutely not functional.
3. Special attention should be paid to the origin of the materials and the composition of the filler. It is best of all that the coverlet is made exclusively from natural fabrics, which, in contact with skin, will not cause any allergic reactions.
4. In addition, you should pay attention to the style in which the bed itself is made and select the style of bedspread on the basis of this.

Since the bedcover is a thing that is directly related to the sleeping place of a person, special attention should be paid to its cleanliness and its care:

• The first and most important part in the care of bedspreads is the material from which it is made. You should be familiar with the characteristics of the fabric and the peculiarities of caring for it.In addition, it is necessary to take into account the fact that some products also require special handling during daily use.
• Do not use bleaching agents, if the instruction to the material does not allow it.
• Quilted bedspreads can not be soaked, as this may adversely affect the internal filling of the product.
• It is necessary to adhere to the mode of delicate washing with the addition of special cleaning products and a minimum number of turns.
• Coarse mechanical drying should be avoided, since it can adversely affect the surface of the product and cause irreparable harm to it.

Stylish bedspread in pink and turquoise colors will be an excellent decoration for the bed with a four-piece carriage in the classic style. The product is complemented by several pillows of the same shades.

Stylish and colorful look in the patchwork style.The predominance of bright colors gives the bed and bedroom a more lively and fresh look.

The set consisting of a quilted cover and two decorative pillows looks beautiful. Products have a soft shade and an unobtrusive print, thanks to which they very well fit into the interior of a modern bedroom.

See the following video for a patchwork quilting pattern.