History of Signature Quilts
As far back as the mid 1800s, people were making quilts that included signatures. At a time when people moved away and sometimes never returned home, these quilts were valued reminders of family and friends back home. Because they were treasured keepsakes, many of them received special care and are still in good condition today.
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History of Solids in Quilts
One of the subsets of vintage quilts are quilts made with solid fabrics. You may think quilts made with solids are a modern thing, but that isn’t the case at all.
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Spellbinding Table Runner
Add a whimsical touch to your decor with a Halloween-theme table runner that is more likely to charm your guests than spook them. Fabrics are from the Midnight Magic collection by April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics.
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Snuggle-Up Throw
Two basic blocks set on point compose a cozy throw quilt. Fabrics are from the New Circa Essentials collection by Pam Buda for Marcus Fabrics.
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Bright Spark Table Runner
Bright colors shine against striking black and cream fabrics in this summery table runner. Fabrics are from the Fine and Sunny collection by Jen Kingwell for Moda Fabrics.
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History of the Crazy Quilt
In their late 1800s heyday, crazy quilts celebrated an age of progress. Today, such fancywork is coming back to life, thanks to a focus on personalization and embellishments.
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