History of quilting

Learn the history of quilting and how you can learn quilting!

Intricate and beautiful, yet durable and practical – quilting is a craft that provides more than just a warm blanket for frosty nights. Used initially to repurpose old scraps of fabric, quilting has evolved into a unique art form and social hobby. How exactly did patchwork quilting become the beloved craft it is today?

Pressing quilt seams is a crucial step of any quilt-making process – not only will it make it easier to join your blocks, it will also make your finished creation lie flatter and look so much more polished. Some quilters might prefer to finger-press, but pressing quilt seams with an iron is really your best bet. But should you press your seams open or to the side?

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…

Detail from The Tristan Quilt, made in the 14th century, from the V&A Museum, London Made with dedication, patience and love, traditional quilts have been passed on through families for thousands of years. Many still survive today, proving how durable the hand-crafted technique continues to be. This deep-rooted longevity might explain why quilting has remained

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 <a href="https://www.favequilts.com/" target="_blank">FaveQuilts</a> 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.<br /> <br /> Here, you can learn about a brief history of American quilting and how the most…

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You make a large quilt by piecing and quilting supersized quilt blocks. When you connected quilted blocks together, that's called Quilt-As-You-Go. Learn how to master this technique in this new quilting tutorial with Leah Day. See how she connects massive quilt blocks together to make the Hugs and Kisses Quilt.

Hey there! Wow, it’s already Friday. This week passed by so fast I didn’t realize it was Friday until I started writing this post. Well, today’s post is going to be a little historical. I LOVE history

I've been a long arm machine quilter for more than twenty years, and I get asked all the time how I want quilts and backings prepared before customers bring their quilts to me. I know I am probably not as picky as other quilters (I've heard some wild stories), and I don't mind taking a quilt wadded in a grocery bag once in a while 😆 (it happens). In addition to pressing out the top nice and flat, I put together this little cheat sheet infographic to help you remember some other key things…