Crazy quilts document history by weaving in bits and pieces of various fabrics that demonstrate the life and times of the era in which the quilt was made. A story can be told from a quilt by observing the artist's combinations of such materials as silk, velvet, satin, ribbon, lace, and various sorts of memorabilia. Throughout history, crazy quilts have been adorned with silk cigar ribbons, embroidery, small oil paintings, and souvenir ribbons from campaigns and special events.
Crazy quilts serve as scrapbooks and are often embroidered with dates and or initials.
Guest Judith Montano illustrates the crazy quilting method in the Weeping Heart Pendant-a large heart pendant that affords a fair amount of space for embellishments. The weeping heart can be traditional or contemporary. Trace the heart template onto the template plastic and cut out the heart shape. Using the window template as a pattern, mark and cut out one piece of muslin, three fleece, one art board, and one leather. Cut on the actual line and do not add seam allowances.