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When closets become so overstuffed the doors won’t close, it might be a good idea to turn some of that excess fabric into rag quilts.

There was a time when using rags to make a quilt was a sign of economic woes but, with the emphasis today to reuse, recycle,

When dreaming up a new quilting pattern, the avid quilt maker will undoubtedly take inspiration from some of the traditional patterns that have been used

Want to make a quilt but don’t know where to start? In times past, we could simply spend some time with an older female member

Quilting fabrics run the gamut from the luxurious to the mundane. What’s so very interesting about quilts is that, while the choice of fabrics is

Anyone interested in learning more about quilting might consider spending some time visiting some of the many quilt shops that dot the countryside. For the

Some people have the misperception that quilt making involves a whole team of seamstresses and a frame as big as a Cadillac. This communal way

Perhaps the most fun part of quilt making is developing pleasing quilt designs. There are many printed or printable quilt patterns designed by seasoned quilt

We’re all familiar with the acronym, KISS, which tells us to Keep It Simple, Sweetheart, or some variation of that same theme. Confronting the idea

A patchwork quilt often tells a story. In fact, the development of patchwork quilts is thought to be a story in and of itself. Many

“Imprisoned at Iolani Palace … We began the quilt here.” Somber words to grace something as festive as a crazy quilt but they nevertheless adorn

With the announcement of a happy couple’s engagement to marry comes the collecting of the bride’s trousseau. In many families, it is a tradition that

Broderie perse is a style of quilting that was very popular in the United States between 1775 and 1840. It is a form of fabric

It’s not likely a quilter sets her (or his) mind to devising a new pattern and giving it a unique, new name right on the