History of Quilting

  • The 1863 Dear Jane Quilt

    Susan Vaughn

    Originally Posted on Gathered.com by Jane Rae November 29, 2019Original Post can be found HERE Delve into the history of this legendary quilt, which has captured the hearts of quilters around the world. Jane Rae explores the phenomenon that is the Dear Jane quilt. Every Autumn, this world-famous Jane A. Stickle Quilt (pictured above © The Bennington Museum) goes on display at Bennington Museum in Vermont, USA. Here we explore the quilt’s history and enduring popularity. Main image (above): Details from the corner of the Jane A Stickle Quilt © The Bennington Museum A Quilting Phenomenon Made in 1863 during…

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  • A Brief and Incomplete History of Quilting

    Guest Post

    Fabric stored and organized for the purpose of quilting.

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  • A Thoroughly Modern Take On The Traditional Lone Star Quilt Pattern

    Guest Post

    By Miriam RonneOriginal Post: https://quiltdom.com/modern-lone-star-quilt/October 1, 2021 The lone star quilt is one of the most recognizable quilt patterns in American quilting history, and with good reason. The sharp 45° angles of the star quilt points are eye-catching and memorable, not to mention the enormous eight-point star is timeless and…

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