patch·work 
/ˈpætʃˌwɚk/ noun
/ˈpætʃˌwɚk/ noun 1 [singular] : something that is made up of different things
▪ The valley is a patchwork of family farms. ▪ A patchwork of laws prevent the land from being developed. ▪ a patchwork system of laws 2 [noncount] : pieces of cloth of different colors and shapes that are sewn together in a pattern
▪ a patchwork quilt/bedspread
▪ The valley is a patchwork of family farms. ▪ A patchwork of laws prevent the land from being developed. ▪ a patchwork system of laws
▪ a patchwork quilt/bedspread
