Editing Patchwork (section)

===Blocks===
Patchwork blocks are pieced squares<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.womenfolk.com/quilting_history/pieced.htm| title = Quilting History}}</ref> made up of colored shapes that repeat specific shapes to create [[pattern]]s within the square or block of, say, light and dark or contrasting colors ([[motif (textile arts)|motif]]). The blocks can all repeat the same pattern, or blocks can have several different patterns. The patchwork blocks are typically around {{Convert|8–10|in2|cm2|abbr=on}}. They are sewn together in stacked rows to make a larger composition. Often strips of contrasting fabric forming a lattice separate the patchwork blocks from each other. Some common patchwork block names are [[Log Cabin (quilt block)|Log Cabin]], [[Drunkard's Path]], [[Bear's Paw (quilt block)|Bear's Paw]], [[Tulip (quilt block)|Tulip]], and [[Nine Patch (quilt block)|Nine Patch]].

A unique form of patchwork quilt is the crazy quilt. [[Crazy quilting]] was popular during the [[Victorian era]] (mid–late 19th century). The crazy quilt is made up of random shapes of luxurious fabric such as [[velvet]]s, [[silk]]s, and [[brocade]]s and buttons, lace, and other embellishments left over from the gowns they had made for themselves. The patchwork pieces are stitched together forming "crazy" or non-repeat, asymmetric compositions. Fancy [[embroidery]] embellishes the seam lines between the individual, pieced shapes. The crazy quilt was a status symbol, as only well-to-do women had a staff to do all the household work, and had the time to sew their crazy quilt. Traditionally, the top was left without lining or batting. Many surviving crazy quilts still have the newspaper and other foundation papers used for piecing.