
Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting I was inspired to update this article after attending a study group on Medallion Chintz Quilts that Merikay Waldvogel gave at the American Quilt Study Group seminar. Thanks to both Merikay and Julie Silber I was also able to add photos of two excellent examples of medallion quilts.
Źródło: www.womenfolk.com
The typical pieced quilt of America's early years was far different than we may imagine. These quilts were made up of several borders built around a central theme. Antique medallion quilts are among the most valued today.

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting Thanks to Julie Silber and The Quilt Complex I've been able to add these great close up photos of broderie perse to this article.
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In French "broderie perse" means Persian embroidery, but it also came to refer to the lovely applique of printed chintz flowers and other motifs onto a solid fabric. These exquisite quilts have been made since the 1700s.

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting Thanks to new information based on Kyra Hicks' research I've rewritten my article on Harriet Powers. Kyra's research uncovered something so amazing that you can't miss reading this. It totally changes our view of this famous quilter's capabilities.
Źródło: www.historyofquilts.com
Although we get glimpses of the lives of African American slave women it is a rare treat that with Harriet Powers we have a good deal of information about her life and her marvelous quilts.

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting
Get in there and bid on your favorite mini crazy quilt. These quilts are being sold to support the Alliance for American Quilts. This is their biggest yearly fundraiser so get in and run those bids up! You will find both modern and traditional crazies. New quilts will go up for bid each week through November 16.
For ...those who don't know, this organization is decidated to saving our
quilting history in so many ways. Visit
http://www.allianceforamericanquilts.org /
to learn more.Więcej...
For ...those who don't know, this organization is decidated to saving our
quilting history in so many ways. Visit
http://www.allianceforamericanquilts.org
to learn more.Więcej...
Źródło: tinyurl.com
Buy alliance for american quilts, Collectibles on eBay. Find great deals on and get what you want now!

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting Best of Show at Houston by Caryl Bryer Fallert. Quilting today will become a part of history and this quilt is a fantastic example of what is being done with machine quilting today. I suspect when Harriet Hargrave did so much to make machine quilting acceptable at a time when only hand quilting was appreciated she never dreamed of what an art machine quilting would become.
Źródło: www.bryerpatch.com
Many of the fabrics in this quilt are from the "Gradations" collections designed by Caryl Bryer Fallert for Benartex, available in our secure Internet Store.

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting
There is now a Facebook group for those of us who love vintage and antique quilts. Go to http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15 1691575015 to join us to discuss this topic and to share quilt photos.
Virtual Photo Museum of Vintage and Antique Quilts Members are encouraged to share photos of their vintage and antique quilts.

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting
Don't miss these amazing little 16x16 inch crazy quilts! They vary from traditional to modern. These quilts will auctioned off beginning in late October to earn money for the the Alliance for American Quilts. The proceeds will help document, preserve and share the stories of quilts and their makers.
http://www.allianceforamericanquilts.org /projects/galleries/Crazy%20for%20Quilts /gallery/
Źródło: www.allianceforamericanquilts.org
All contest quilts will be auctioned via eBay. All proceeds will support AAQ. All auctions begin and end at 9:00 PM Eastern On eBay search keyword "Alliance for American Quilts." Never used eBay? No problem! View a great tutorial on the eBay website.

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting
There is new information about Harriet Powers thanks to research done by historian Kyra Hicks. Be sure to read this review of her new book "This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers' Bible Quilt and other Pieces". http://tinyurl.com/lenlrv
We knew that Harriet Powers made this famous Bible Quilt in 1886 as well as one other kn...own surviving quilt. Thanks to Kyra Hicks we now know much more about her life and quiltsWięcej...
We knew that Harriet Powers made this famous Bible Quilt in 1886 as well as one other kn...own surviving quilt. Thanks to Kyra Hicks we now know much more about her life and quiltsWięcej...

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting
The Signature Quilt Project is dedicated to recording signed quilts. Amazing history can be discovered in signed blocks like this one. Read about and view The Fanny Minard Signature Quilt Block from 1857 at http://www.womenfolk.com/quilting_histor y/minard.htm
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Karolyn Jensen gave me permission to use this signature block. It is of special interest to her as Minard is her family name.

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting
I've just posted an article on Womenfolk about The Signature Quilt Project. They are at the point where they need volunteers and quilts for their pilot project. Read all about it at http://www.womenfolk.com/quilt_notes/sig nature-quilts.htm
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Signature quilts hold a special fascination for those of us who love old quilts. Somehow a name on a quilt makes us feel more connected with person who signed it. Some autographed quilts were made to raise money and people paid to have their name on the quilt. ...

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting
Quilt historian and psychologist, Kimberly Wulfert, wrote this intriguing article about how quilting can lift our spirits by changing our body chemistry.
http://www.womenfolk.com/frugal_quilting /uplifting_quilting.htm
Źródło: www.womenfolk.com
Quilting History Quilt Patterns News & Highlights Frugal Quilts Search

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting I've wished for years that I could have seen the Esprit collection when it was in San Francisco. Someday I hope to go to Lancaster. Meanwhile I can enjoy this slide show presented by Julie Silber, the women who made the Esprit Collection happen. http://www.thequiltcomplex.com/
Źródło: www.thequiltcomplex.com

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting
Kimberly Wulfert of "Women on Quilts" just posted the free ebook, "Changing Times: Women's Stories 1902 - 1942". Quilters and anyone interested in women's history will enjoy these short stories written by women.
This writing challenge was held to earn money for the "Quilter's Hall of Fame"
Go to http://womenonquilts.blo...gspot.com/ then click on the book icon in the left column to get the book in PDF form.Więcej...
This writing challenge was held to earn money for the "Quilter's Hall of Fame"
Go to http://womenonquilts.blo...gspot.com/ then click on the book icon in the left column to get the book in PDF form.Więcej...

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting Froncie Quinn is a master at quilt design. She works with famous museums to create authentic reproduction patterns of antique quilts. Enjoy exploring her site.
Źródło: hooplapatterns.com
Antique quilt patterns including applique star 9 patch and pieced quilt patterns and museum historical quilt patterns































