How to Make a Landscape Quilt

Landscape quilts were very popular several years ago, and are still fun to try now. Most of these early landscape quilts were made using "strips of fabric" sewn edge to edge arranged by the colors of the sky to the ground. These quilts used different shades of blue, green, brown and tan. Some were left simple, and others had applique shapes on top. Some artists became more expressive and made seascapes as well incorporating brighter colors. There is no wrong way for you to make these quilts, and they're a good way to finish off some longer strips of fabric you may already have. Some techniques are more appropriate than others, but here are a few starting tips along with some of the more common methods used. Use whatever techniques you need to accomplish your vision.