History of quilting

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.

the underground railroad quilt code patterns | ... in canada it was a secret society named the underground railroad

Quilting ideas from the historic American quilt patterns in this colorful, fun quilt museum exhibit fun of women's history at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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

As a quilter, there’s nothing more frustrating than unfolding a quilt only to find it covered in creases and wrinkles. These creases can be difficult to remove, and they can even cause damage…

Handmade quilts from Gee's Bend, Alabama are now well known and admired across the country, even internationally. Their vibrant, improvisational minimalist designs are often compared to the paintings of Mark Rothko and (early) Frank Stella.

When looking at vintage quilts, I often wonder where the name come from because the pattern don't seem to lend itself to the name. In the 1990's, quilt historians registered every heirloom quilt ...