American quilt

The quintessential storyteller is fascinated by American quilts, saying it’s not so much a story as a question. Who are these people? Who made this?

Patchwork US Flag quilt tutorial from Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilt. Quick and easy make. Includes free printable PDF pattern.

By the end of the American Civil War in 1865, quilting was an established practice across African American communities. But as emancipation gradually emerged, so, too did new approaches to quilting, which shifted and adapted to suit the changing times. No one overarching style ruled, but some of the most celebrated quilts of the era...

Click here for more than 30 Red, White, and Blue vintage Americana quilt finds - perfectly patriotic for your home's summer decor!

Some nice African American quilts from the upcoming auction from the collection of Jonathan Demme.

We are a quilt dealer specializing in rare, high-quality american pieced and appliqué antique quilts from 1820 - 1940. An ideal place to buy vintage quilts.

Original quilt pattern design by Lindlee Smith of Plains and Pine. This design is a variation on the Commonwealth Star Quilt, but instead of a single star the Backcountry Star quilt is made up of multiple star blocks. Skill Level: Intermediate - This is an Intermediate quilt pattern because it involves strip piecing, accurately cutting and sewing on a bias, sewing with a consistent ¼” throughout, and precision when matching diamond points. Includes instructions for six sizes (Wall Hanging…

Railroad by Becky Brown Railroad can symbolize the end of the Underground Railroad, a change in the strategy of escape from slavery. At ...

Quilts and coverlets were created from both homemade and commercially produced cloth.