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Tidbits of Quilting History

Take a stroll through quilting history and discover how quilt blocks were named, how fabric dyes were made using plants and bugs, and little know facts (and maybe myths) about quilting through the ages.

Tidbit of History -- More about Candlewicking
QuiltingCoach Penny
Candlewicking originated in the the UK and was used in the US and Australia as early as the beginning of the 19th century. Originally the thread used was the same cotton twist yarn used for candlewicks, hence the name. Early on, women used old sheets and even feed sacks for their embroidery. . . . keep reading
Tidbit of Quilting History -- Jacob's Ladder and Stepping Stones
QuiltingCoach Penny
All Jacob's Ladder quilts are made in two tones only, with the dark patches being very dark and the lights being correspondingly light. No intermediate shades are allowed, since the fundamental idea of Jacob's Ladder is extreme contrast resulting in a series of dark . . . keep reading
Friendship Quilt Block Patterns
Friendship Quilt Block Patterns Friendship quilts reminds us of our friends and beloved kin who express their care by designing these quilts. These quilts at times also bring a touch of sadness since usually these quilts are designed for those who are moving to distant places. . . . keep reading
Lady of the Lake Quilt Block - a Little History
QuiltingCoach Penny
Lady of the Lake Quilt Block - a Little History History has it that the Lady of the Lake Quilt Block was named after a poem by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1810. The pioneer men and women loved the heroic tales of Sir Walter Scott, and the women honored him in their most . . . keep reading
Tree of Life Quilt Block
In early American days, clipper ships brought cargoes of Indian and Persian cotton prints into western Atlantic ports. When quilt designers were looking for pattern ideas, the Tree of Life design, common to Oriental rugs, was easily converted to a quilt pattern. . . . keep reading
Tidbits about Thread from History
Cotton thread - the better class of sewing cotton was known as "six cords," of which there was a large variety of makes - glazed and unglazed - and sold in lengths running 200, 300 or 400 yards. This thread was available in a variety of colors. . . . keep reading
Swastika Quilt Block
Frontier women converted the ancient symbol of good luck into a quilt pattern made simply from two triangles. . . . keep reading
Did you know the 30th President of the US Quilted?
MQ Adventurer, Rosa Aparicio
Did you know our 30th President Quilted? Calvin Coolidge was just a boy, I think maybe 10 or younger. The boys back then had to learn because it helped them with the horses equipment. Mr. Cool . . . keep reading
Egyptian Patchwork
It seems that every time I look at a history book about quilts, I find that patchwork is even older than I thought. . . . keep reading
Frogs in Your Tea, Anyone?
Whether it's just an old wives' tale or a joke from a bar, it's still funny…. . . . keep reading
To Protect Quilts
Although this idea dates back in history, it's still a good idea. . . . keep reading
Block Printing to Apply a Design to Fabric
The oldest, and probably the slowest method of applying a design to fabric is block printing. . . . keep reading
Arbor Day in Nebraska
Arbor Day is celebrated around the United States during the month of April. Arbor Day has its roots in Nebraska with J. Sterling Morton, a pioneer who planted trees in the barren land of Nebraska. . . . keep reading
Cotton Batting
Before Eli Whitney perfected the cotton gin in 1793, quilters used cotton batting that was filled with cotton seeds and stems. . . . keep reading
Kutztown Folk Festival
In 1949 the first annual Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival was held in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. . . . keep reading
Making a Quilting Frame -- in 1890
"To make a quilting frame, order from a lumber yard or sawmill four strips of hard pine 1 inch thick, 3 inches wide, and 6 1/2 feet long. . . . keep reading
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