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Mosaic quilt

American soft furnishing

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The term "mosaic" refers to a decorative art form where a surface is adorned with designs made from small, closely set pieces of materials like stone, glass, or tile. Unlike inlay, mosaic pieces are applied to a surface with adhesive. Mosaics can also describe something made up of diverse elements.12

Quilting is a sewing technique that joins two fabric layers with an interior insulating layer using multiple rows of stitching. While historically used for clothing, it's now primarily associated with bedcovers and wall hangings. A "mosaic" quilt is a type of silk quilt, considered a forerunner to the "Grandmother's Flower Garden" quilt pattern.3

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