Jane Crutchfield is pictured with the red and white signature quilt she has been researching since she traveled to Stamford in March of 2013. It has led her to the Olmstead family and uncovered a ...
The Historic Huntsville Foundation (HHF) is inviting the public to A Homecoming: The American Signature Quilt, a free exhibition at Harrison Brothers Hardware, 124 Southside Square. The exhibit opens ...
In the fast pace of today's world, the image of young women gathered together in a quilting bee, skillfully stitching a quilt for a bride-to-be is a wonder to contemplate. But there is more than ...
In the 1840s, the idea of friendship quilts, also known as signature or autograph quilts, started. These types of quilts came in and out of fashion but, in general, were given as gifts to friends who ...
Q This quilt has been in my family for several generations. I do not know who made it. It is about 8½ feet square and is in very good condition. Can you tell me if it is valuable? A While quilting ...
I work a full-time job and spend my after-work time parenting my 2-year-old daughter. I get one hour of free time between her bedtime and my own, and every night, I spend it quilting. I've been ...