On Trend: American Patchwork Quilts Are Back

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The art of patching scraps into bed quilts is a revered American tradition. Now, vintage patchwork is being embraced again; take a look.

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Bode is credited as the first label to transform quilts into high fashion; here, the Bode boutique in NYC’s Chinatown. Photograph via Bode

A Bode Patchwork Quilted Jacket from Farfetch. Photograph via Farfetch

A wingback armchair with quilt upholstery at The Residence in Copenhagen.

Sharktooth of Williamsburg dyes a stained old quilt indigo to give it a new modern look; shown here, a Child’s Pinwheel Quilt. Photograph via Sharktooth

San Diego surfer/fashion designer Tristan Detwiler designs, stitches, and models the Stan collection, his line of patchwork jackets and work coats. Photograph via Stan

Trend Alert: The Great American Patchwork Quilt Comeback For more on the quilt trend, see the full story on Remodelista: