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Whether you're a keen sewer looking for a new challenge or a craft fan looking for a project to practice your sewing skills, quilting is perfect. Don't worry if you haven't tried it before! In our ...

Precut fabric is my favorite. But what to make with those layer cakes in my stash? In this article, you will find over 25 different quilt patterns that utilize those 10 inch squares. I've gathered up ...

Women taking the Oregon Trail to a new life in the mid-1800s had little energy to haul something not critical to their survival. For the necessities of comfort and warmth, they carried materials and ...

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After winning a $2 prize at a country fair during the Civil War, an extraordinary quilt vanished from sight. It remained mostly forgotten until the 1990s, when modern quilters rediscovered the unique ...

Quilt details from "Underground Railroad Quilt Sampler" by Heather Cromwell. Top row from left: Log Cabin, a safe house; Jesus the Carpenter meant "steal away to Jesus," or begin the escape; Baskets, ...

If you collect quilts or own grandma's favorite quilt, you know how crucial it is to take good care of a homemade bedspread. Vintage quilts are made from lightweight fabrics and hand-sewn, which means ...

The quilt my great-grandmother made for me last Christmas — a gorgeous white-and-blue blanket with hand-embroidered flowers across the surface and detailed stitching on the backing — is one of my ...