History of quilting

Evoke the Past With This Modern Quilt Pattern! This gorgeous quilt would be beautiful made from fabric scraps. Or, do like designer Liz Porter did and collect reproduction fabrics. Either way, it’s sure to be a lovely addition to your home. The quilt is made up of two block patterns put together, 54-40 or Fight …

Discover the 8 Oldest Quilt Patterns Ever Used in History here. Prepare to be transported into a rich & fascinating history on the oldest quilt patterns that exist.

Most of you know I spent some time teaching in Hawaii last month! Well, I brought back a solid tan and a new understanding of Hawaiian quilting and it’s origins. I thought I would share what I learned with you :) Hawaiians learned to quilt and sew from the first Christian missionaries. The first Hawaiian quilting circle was held early in 1820 on the decks of the ship Thaddeus with the royal wives of two reigning chiefs in attendance. Prior to the arrival of the missionaries, Hawaiian…

Learn about the different types of quilting from around the world with these beautiful quilting pictures and examples of global quilting traditions and techniques. Tour the globe by exploring artisanal craftsmanship in all kinds of patterns from Ralli quilts in Pakistan, Bargello in Italy and Hungary, and Provençal quilting known as boutis. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #tutorials #hobby

Do you love learning about history? Are you excited to know more about your favorite craft? If so, be sure to read this article from FaveQuilts on the history of quilting in America. In this article, we trace how quilting traditions have emerged and changed overtime due to economic, social, and political circumstances from eras of the past. Here, you can learn about a brief history of American quilting and how the most beloved traditional quilt patterns came about in four major sections that…

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Here's my North Star block which is the penultimate block in this project, the final block being a story to tie all the Underground Railroad quilt together. North Star... And my story block...This came with mini photos of blocks in place but I replaced them with photos of my own blocks I've made to tie everything together. I've really enjoyed this project with my online quilting friends and have acquired some fabric for the back of the quilt which will be perfect so watch this space....but…

10 tips for quilting with batik fabric. Batiks are great for quilting, but not everyone is familiar with them. Find out more about these beautiful fabrics.

Quilt Dictionary. Every craft has jargon, and quilting is no different. This dictionary will help you make sense of quilting terminology. Vocabulary

Are you a quilter that's traveling soon? Want to check out the amazing history of quilting and view historical quilts? Add these stops to your trip!