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 – ...

People continue to treasure quilting for its historical importance. With gorgeous patterns and fabrics that tell stories, old quilts are imbued with a special, timeless quality. These qualities are ...

A friendship quilt is like a well-autographed yearbook that keeps you warm. To add something personal, a quiltmaker sends fabric swatches to friends to sign and then sews the patches into the quilt’s ...

Quilting has long been celebrated as an American folk art, and American symbols like flags, eagles and the colors red, white and blue often appear on quilts. Some patriotic quilts have elaborate ...

November may have only just begun, but I’m already in full holiday mode. I’ve shed the orange and pumpkin-themed decor and started snagging Christmas-y pieces instead. Brands have been going all-out ...

Quilts are often seen as a frugal craft because fabric scraps and old clothing can be upcycled into something beautiful with the help of skill and time. Yet, in colonial America, quilts were only made ...

Quilting seems an unlikely hobby for 21st-century college students. That's the surprise behind Historic Arkansas Museum's new ...