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.

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…

Here's a page from a 1933 Sears and Roebuck catalog showing different types of fabrics that were available for a few cents per yard. My favorite pieces are the fabric in the upper left hand corner of the page. This second advertisement is for Silk Bubble Crepe fabrics from a 1934 catalog. It is a really nice representation of the colors of silk bubble crepe that were available. Crepe was all the rage for dress fabric during this time.

Wander into any quilt store today and you’ll see aisles and aisles bursting with a rainbow of fabrics – here's great ways to use quilt scraps.

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Spark Your Imagination with These Great Ideas! Occasionally we come across a quilt label that causes us to stop and take a second (and third) look. While every quilt you complete you should have a label, taking the time to create something unique to the quilt will make the quilt extra special. Here are some …

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We looked briefly at the history of quilting in Quilting: A Definition and Historical Perspective, but there’s plenty more to learn! These timelines offer an

Learn about the tradition of Siddi quilts and how well-worn and discarded clothing becomes the visual history of a family and helps provide a source of income for women of the Siddi communities in India.