Old, raggy, dirty, fit only for padding the furniture during a big move. That's what some people think quilts are all about. But we know better, don't we? We make quilts because they are a creative outlet, because we want to give something handmade to a loved one, because we enjoy comforting the less fortunate. Learn about how those activities -- and more -- have always motivated quiltmakers, and listen to some of the amazing stories quilts can tell us about women's lives.
Are quilts "American"? Yes, absolutely. But they are also British, French, Italian, Persian, Indian, Chinese, and Japanese. Quilts have been made all over the world for thousands of years. And even though they've been separated by centuries or continents, quiltmakers sometimes independently arrive at the same ideas for how to make a quilt. Similar techniques, similar designs, and similar inspirations -- these are things that quilts from all over the world hold in common. Enjoy learning about worldwide quilts and perhaps get some ideas for making something new of your own!
What does it mean to be the only quilt study center in the world? What mysteries are solved by the curators, researchers, and students at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum? And how do they turn their research into exciting and engaging exhibitions? Learn all of this, see dozens of the most famous quilts in the collection, and find out how the Quilt Center & Museum can help you in your quiltmaking endeavors!
Quiltmaking was at a peak of popularity in the late 1800s and it peaked again in the 1930s, when many of our mothers and grandmothers learned how to quilt. Learn about why so many women were making quilts during this period and discover the inspirations for some of the era's classic styles: Crazy quilts, Log Cabins, kit quilts, scrappy quilts, and many more!
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