Starting in the 1970s, design professionals deemed the simple patterns and strong colors of antique Amish quilts thoroughly “modern,” and those quilts frequently were showcased in homes right through ...

Learn to create versions of antique quilt designs from a collection of history-rich quilts Learn how to create your own versions of antique quilt designs from a collection of history-rich quilts ...

Online marketplaces like Chairish and 1stDibs are reliable sources for high-quality vintage quilts, while Etsy and eBay can ...

Don Harris, Hendersonville, NC resident and first-time author, tells the story of an Appalachian Mountain family, their survival of the Historic Flood of 1916 and what life was like at that time in ...

Why wear vintage? For vintage fashion enthusiasts, the reasons are as multifaceted as their outfits. It's a nod to history. Old clothes tell a story and often have special significance. The ...

In Lancaster County, a quilt with radiating circles of colorful squares isn’t a Trip Around the World, it’s a Sunshine and Shadows. That’s the name common among Amish quilters. This type of quilt, ...

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November may have only just begun, but I’m already in full holiday mode. I’ve shed the orange and pumpkin-themed decor and started snagging Christmas-y pieces instead. Brands have been going all-out ...

A friendship quilt is like a well-autographed yearbook that keeps you warm. To add something personal, a quiltmaker sends fabric swatches to friends to sign and then sews the patches into the quilt’s ...

Sanford Biggers, “Reconstruction” (2019), antique quilt, birch plywood, gold leaf, 38 x 72 x 19 inches (photo © Sanford Biggers and Monique Meloche Gallery ...