Broderie perse is a style of quilting that was very popular in the United States between 1775 and 1840. It is a form of fabric quilting versus quilting by pattern design, in that the design of printed fabric was cut …

It’s not likely a quilter sets her (or his) mind to devising a new pattern and giving it a unique, new name right on the spot. It’s more likely that a quilt maker works with fabrics on hand and develops …

To a textile or fashion designer, black velvet fabric represents the ultimate in luxury and good taste. The fabric itself was once reserved for the aristocracy and the color is symbolically significant to peoples from all cultures of the world. …

The American Civil War devastated the country to such an extent that even the victors faced many years of heartache and distress long after the last battle was over. The reach of the war was so long that quilts made …

In many cases, black fabric is considered a color reserved for somber occasions and quilts made from black cotton fabric are no different. In fact the use of this particular fabric is characteristic of the quilts made by one particular …

Some of the most irresistible quilts ever are those designed for the littlest sleepers. Baby quilts are often one of the first items considered when the announcement is made that a new baby is on the way. Thoughts of a …

// Artisans are that special breed of person who can take something that is entirely functional and turn it into something that is just as lovely to use as it is helpful. When it comes to turning function into art …

There’s no one moment in time that marks the turning point from antique quilts to contemporary quilts but most quilting historians and enthusiasts like to look at the hundred-year mark as a dividing line. The untrained eye may not be …

Quilts have become the objects of folk art collectors from all around the world and it’s their high demand that makes finding an antique quilt such a thrill. Perhaps not so thrilling is paying for these highly prized, and very …

The Amish community in the United States is famous for its lovely quilts. These Amish quilts reflect the lifestyle and spiritual values of the women who make them and are prized throughout the world for their high quality of workmanship …