The desire to quilt is held by many people. They love to sit down, pick out many different quilting fabrics, line up at a machine and get to work on ...

The most treasured family heirlooms are not expensive jewelry. Quality heirlooms are crafts such as quilts, made by hand with love from a past generation. While quilting is not an ...

For some people, every time autumn rolls around, the thought of purchasing a new cool-weather jacket is a hassle. Year after year, trends change and it seems impossible to find ...

Quilts are vibrant, beautiful and an attractive yet functional decoration for any home. Quilt patterns offer incredible variety in style and color. Quilts can function as traditional blankets, decorations for ...

When embarking upon the formidable task of designing and sewing a magnificent quilt, one must be especially careful to choose the right fabrics. Only the precision and artistry of the ...

Antique quilts are made for more than keeping the wearer warm. They have a history behind their patterns, fabrics and dyes. There is a message there. Whether they are wedding ...

For busy adults juggling careers and kids, downtime is a rare occurrence. Nearly every waking minute is spent packing lunches, driving to appointments or worrying about deadlines. But when those ...

The most memorable gifts new parents can receive are handmade quilts crafted especially for their baby. Not only are they a practical gift serving as baby's first blanket, but they ...

As far as hobbies go, there are not many that have the continued history, nor the function quilting has. Not only do handmade quilts have a history that goes back ...

The Amish have been building a textile legacy since the mid-1800s, every single aspect of their handmade quilts conveying values of the Amish culture. Group quilting promotes multi-generational social community ...