Country quilts are cozy and stylish bed coverings.

Once upon a time, countrywomen would use all the fabric scraps from their other projects to piece together country quilts by hand. These pieces could take months or years of collecting scraps to create one quilt that could be used to keep members of the family warm through the winter.

These days, country quilts are made using both machine stitching and hand stitching. The stronger weave of most sewing machines provides a sturdy covering that holds up to today's cleaning methods.

While new methods may be used in making these quilts, the designs used for country quilts are some of the same designs that have been used in quilts for hundreds of years. Country quilts use various pieces of fabric that are stitched together to create a large patterned covering. This covering is turned into a quilt by stitching it to another piece of fabric using batting in between.  The final topstitching is done through all the layers to create the finished texture that is only found in country quilts. Topstitching can be done by hand or by machine.  The stitching can be done along the lines formed by the squares or it can be in any pattern chosen by the creator.

In addition to being useful, country quilts are also decorative. They have a country feel that makes the room look inviting. The variety of colors and patterns coordinate beautifully with other décor in the room. And unlike days of old, they are not just made to fit one bed, today’s country quilts can be purchased to fit twin, full, queen and king sized beds.