It’s almost impossible to consider spending a cold, wintry night without a cozy quilt near by but not every quilt is made with comfort from the cold in mind. Many quilts are made to be displayed only, as a form …

Almost anything goes when choosing quilt fabrics but it is important to make sure all fabrics used will work together pleasingly and complement each other. Throughout time, the fabrics used for quilt making have changed as the science of textiles …

One very important aspect of designing and making a quilt is to determine which quilt fabric will be used. Since most quilts incorporate many colors and patterns of fabric into the design, it is important to consider which fabrics will …

Perhaps the most fun part of quilt making is developing pleasing quilt designs. There are many printed or printable quilt patterns designed by seasoned quilt makers but many quilters enjoy designing their own. Many factors go into developing quilt designs …

In many cases, a quilt is a series of quilt blocks pieced together in a decorative pattern. The blocks are sometimes identical but complementary blocks make a striking quilt, too. It’s working with individual quilt blocks, instead of working with …

A patchwork quilt often tells a story. In fact, the development of patchwork quilts is thought to be a story in and of itself. Many historians say the first patchwork quilt was made from scraps of discarded clothing during the …

A log cabin quilt is a great pattern for novice quilters. It’s a familiar, traditional design so the finished product will surely make the novice feel a sense of accomplishing a time-honored craft and it’s made with straight lines, so …

Quilts are handy to have around when the evenings begin to grow chilly. They are often quite lovely to look at. Many quilts evoke fond memories of the person who made them or gave them. Quilts are treasured by many …

“Imprisoned at Iolani Palace … We began the quilt here.” Somber words to grace something as festive as a crazy quilt but they nevertheless adorn the most famous and revered Hawaiian quilt ever made. A traditional Hawaiian quilt features a …

With the announcement of a happy couple’s engagement to marry comes the collecting of the bride’s trousseau. In many families, it is a tradition that one of the first items to be included in this collection of household goods the …