Vintage quilts have a way of stitching the past straight into the present. Their patterns may be geometric, homespun, or improvisational, but each carries an unmistakable sense of provenance – ...

The basket of ancient fabric scraps sat tucked away beside the box of quilt patterns torn decades ago from the pages of a newspaper. I do make quilts, so I politely accepted both from non-quilters who ...

Learn to create versions of antique quilt designs from a collection of history-rich quilts Learn how to create your own versions of antique quilt designs from a collection of history-rich quilts ...

Starting in the 1970s, design professionals deemed the simple patterns and strong colors of antique Amish quilts thoroughly “modern,” and those quilts frequently were showcased in homes right through ...

This quilt has seen better days. Among the colonial-era relics at the Thoroughgood House, an 18th-century bedcover is showing its age. So much so that’s it’s been selected by the Virginia Association ...

Quilting is often thought of as synonymous with Appalachian culture, and old quilts now serve as important historical documents about women.

Quilts didn't start as necessities made from clothing scraps It was a form of art, a way for women who had few other choices, to express themselves The oldest quilts were status symbols, only ...

With the popularity of analog hobbies quilts have been getting a lot of attention lately. Whether it's a thrifted find or a quilt handed down from previous generations, vintage quilts can be worth a ...

Family heirlooms are the theme for this month’s column, including a fine example of an American “crazy quilt,” a porcelain night light, an Early American pattern glass carafe, an aeronautical school ...

Using recycled fabric, you can create these beautiful quilts while also promoting sustainability. Not only does this practice help reduce waste, but it also encourages creativity and resourcefulness.