INSPIRATION Buttons, beads, bobbles and more.... yarn, fringe, ribbons for sure! Yes, I love to embellish my quilts with all types of adornments. Trims, for example, can really add a bit of pizazz. You might have to be a bit more cautious on a traditional quilt that will be used, loved and washed though. Also bear in mind that if you are using metal, it can be affected by washing and drying – and we certainly don’t want anything that will hurt the user in any way. Yarn, fringe and ribbon are fine for all types of quilts and if you’re making an art quilt, the world is your oyster when it comes to accents. You can add any of the following: buttons, beads, stones, metal strips, foil, charms, feathers,…
