Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting

The Winthur Museum has put much of their collection online. Here is a ink to see quilts and other early textiles.
http://museumcollection.winterthur.org/results-text.php…

This is an online exhibit about Goldie and her quilts. Enjoy a bit of Arizona's unique quilt history.

The quilts of today will become tomorrow's history. Be sure to scroll down to see the process of making this quilt.

http://www.bryerpatch.com/images/quiltrecords/Leap/Leap.html

I've written articles on African American quilting. http://www.womenfolk.com/historyofquilts/afam.htm
But I haven't included the connection between their quilts and their tradition of storytelling. For his book "The Communion of the Spirits" photo journalist Roland Freeman interviewed dozens af African American quilter's to learn about their quilting and their stories. You can find his book at http://www.amazon.com/…/1558534253/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top….
For a more personal look Phyllis Lawson has written the story of her childhood including her grandmother's quilts and their stories. Find her book, "Quilt of Souls" at http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_14…

This is just for fun. As you will see not everyone used a published pattern for their applique.

Here is a great chance to view photos and learn about early quilts. The four icons showing quilts lead you to four different slide shows. Each individual slide has a link so that you can learn even more about each quilt.

http://eyeonelegance.dar.org

Here is a fun video about some quilting myths.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8XvD1rDvVM&feature=share