The study of quilt history relies primarily on the survival of quilts, making preservation critical to the continuation of this field of study. When considering how to preserve the vintage and antique quilts in your collection, remember that aging textiles require an even greater level of care than contemporary quilts having already undergone decades of […]

Although numerous technological developments altered the course of quilt history, the sewing machine is likely the most recognized given its longstanding and visible influence on quilters. First used commercially in 1830 and domestically in 1856, the sewing machine’s history is as complex as it is critical. The machine’s invention is often attributed to Elias Howe […]