Victorian quilts

While shopping at the antique mall, one of the things I’ve been noticing re-surge more and more are Victorian Crazy Quilts and all of their lovely styles and forms. Since I cannot begin to to…

The American Crazy Quilt Exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art has sadly ended, but I (Teri) had many more pictures from my visit that I wanted to share. Kara and I are working on a crazy quilt sampler for a six-month class we are going to be teaching at our local quilt shop, and the inspiration in these quilts abounds. We hope you will be as inspired as we are. Enjoy! Crazy Quilt with Striped Ribbon Border, c. 1885; made by Annie Shakman Heller, possibly in Baltimore, MD I loved this sweet…

With the encouragement of my husband, Joe, I decided it was time to take my Victorian quilt out of storage and share it with all of you. I made this quilt back in 1996. It is created from my own imagination. There are 56 blocks in the total assembly of this masterpiece. It is one of my finest quilts that I have ever created. I enjoyed each and every minute I spent making this quilt. I will be sharing each block with you. I hope you don’t get bored. The name for this block came to me as I was…

Front side of quilt. Pattern is "yellow brick road".

This winter I'm in a bit of a sewing slump. I've decided instead of buying more fabric--I want to use what I have on hand, but use it differently. I don't have lots of solids, but I do have lots of fabric. Research: I've been gathering photo ideas to build Modern Scrappy Quilts this year. I'm looking for random--unexpected color combinations and simple construction. Here are some quilt photos from Pinterest that caught my eye. This first one I like. Its simple, simple construction. Take an…

I love looking at vintage quilt patterns, but have you ever noticed its difficult to find those patterns to make yourself? While you may not be able to find original authentic patterns easily, there are many experts specifically designing quilt to recreate the timeless looks of the past. Quilting books are often a great quilting tool you can use to get ideas, quilting tips, and even patterns themselves! Continue reading for 10 quilting books for making your own vintage quilt. | Quilting…

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This gorgeous example embodies the best of what emerged from this magnificent era of over-the-top quilts; dense embroidery of every imaginable size, shape and design covers the high quality and rich variety of silks and silk velvets produced in the 1880's before the onset of large scale manufacturing of more affordable silks for the masses starting in the early 1890's.

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Crazy quilts, which had their heyday in the late 1800s, celebrated an age of progress. Today, thanks to a focus on personalization and embellishments, crazy quilting is surging in popularity.

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Are you a fan of classic quilt patterns and designs? You won't want to miss The Quilting Room with Mel's latest post on her favorite traditional quilt patterns. From vintage favorites to heirloom masterpieces, these patterns are sure to inspire your next quilting project.