Vintage quilts have a way of stitching the past straight into the present. Their patterns may be geometric, homespun, or improvisational, but each carries an unmistakable sense of provenance – ...

Starting in the 1970s, design professionals deemed the simple patterns and strong colors of antique Amish quilts thoroughly “modern,” and those quilts frequently were showcased in homes right through ...

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Learn to create versions of antique quilt designs from a collection of history-rich quilts Learn how to create your own versions of antique quilt designs from a collection of history-rich quilts ...

With needle and thread, quilt restorer Judi Fibush takes care of unfinished business. Combing through antique stores or eBay offerings, she finds remnants of other quilters’ patchwork, often at a ...

Querulous about antique quilts, but still have a hankering for one? Perhaps even thinking of starting a collection, but don’t know the first thing about getting started? The experts participating in ...

Antique handmade quilts may be pretty to look at with their intricate design and hand-sewn stitched patterns and patchwork. Yet within the classic bed coverings are often hidden messages. Many had ...

Collectors and curators alike prize Amish quilts for their timeless simplicity and graphic style that can also look modern. Believe it or not, early German-speaking immigrants warmed their beds with ...

If you've ever wandered through an estate sale, thrift store, or the boxes in your grandmother's attic, you've likely stumbled upon some quilts and wondered if they had any kind of value. As it turns ...

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