America's Quilting History

Directory of General Quilt History

Album Quilts: a Look At These Fascinating Signature Quilts
the history and making of album quilts

The American Quilt: A History of Cloth & Comfort 1750-1950
one of the finest quit history books now available in soft cover

American Quilts of the 19th. Century
basic styles of quilt construction during this period

Amish Quilts From Lancaster County
view this stunning exhibit

Antique Quilts from Nova Scotia, Canada
intriguing history of this region and it's quilting

Facts vs. Myths About America's Quilting Past
discerning between fact and fiction

Great Lakes Quilt Center
a resource from the Michigan State University Museum

Hart Cottage Quilts
A variety of quilt history articles including looks at quilt myths

History of Patchwork and Quilting in Britain
be sure to explore all of this site for more information

History of Quilt Patterns: A Quest for Their Stories
The study of quilt patterns - an intriguing blend of fact & myth

Illinois Quilt History, Quilt History From the Midwest
including stories about quilts and quilters

New Pathways Into Quilt History Antique Quilt & Textile Dating
in depth history on quilt and textile topics

Patches From the Past
scraps of history about women and their quilts

Quilters Hall of Fame Honorees
read about these inspirational people

Quilter's Muse
read a variety of historical articles by Pat Cummings

QuiltEthnic.com
learn about quilting traditions of diverse ethnic groups

A Quilting Tour Through Time
information on periods and styles

Quilts, Counterpanes & Throws
the Smithsonian exhibit of quilts

Quilts & Quiltmaking in America (1978-1996)
From the American Folklife Center

Quilts as Visual History
Quilts as Homespun War Memorials

Robert Shaw: Resources for Quilt Lovers, Collectors and Artists
quilt history and art articles including the last half of the twentieth century.

The Sewing Machine: Its Invention and Development
A full book on the history of the sewing machine.

Shelly Zegart Quilts, Etc.
antique quilts and informative articles

Southern Quilting
one hundred and fifty years of shared tradition

Stories From the Register
wonderful stories of old time quilters
from The National Quilt Register in Australia

A Timeline of Quilting History in America
spans from pre-colonial to 1976


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