Patchwork (noun)

A quilt or other item made by sewing together scraps of material.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from patch + work.

Examples:

1. She made a colorful patchwork quilt for her granddaughter.
2. The walls of the room were covered in a patchwork of old posters and pictures.
3. The artist created a patchwork of found materials for the installation.
4. The dress was a patchwork of different fabrics and patterns.
5. He created a patchwork of pieces from different sources to tell the story.