America's Quilting History

Quilting From Colonial Times Through the 20th Century

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Come with me on this journey as we explore the history of quilts and the lives of the women who made them.

~Judy Anne

Quilt History: A Tour of Quilts Through Time

Travel from Colonial times through the Civil War and the
Victorian era up to the 20th century quiltmaking revival.

Explore the Variety of Quilt Styles

Including the styles that you expect like Baltimore Album
and Crazy Quilts and others that will surprise you.

A Patchwork of Multicultural Quilters

Native American, Black American, Mexican American
Hawaiian, Hmong & Amish quiltmaking history.

Practices in Patchwork Quiltmaking

Themes and methods through time including Bible,
temperance, feedsack and kit quilts.

Facts vs. Myths About Our Quilting Past

Discover how researchers have separated fact from myth.
The truth can be more interesting than fiction.

Quilt History Sites and Search

Links to resources and a search of selected sites.

Quilt Patterns Through Time With Their Histories

The history behind names of patterns for quilting as well as doll and baby quilt patterns from the past.

Find more Breneman and other quilt sites here.

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