Quilt Definition–noun | 1. | a coverlet for a bed, made of two layers of fabric with some soft substance, as wool or down, between them and stitched in patterns or tufted through all thicknesses in order to prevent the filling from shifting. | | 2. | anything quilted or resembling a quilt. | | 3. | a bedspread or counterpane, esp. a thick one. | –verb (used with object) | 5. | to stitch together (two pieces of cloth and a soft interlining), usually in an ornamental pattern. | | 6. | to sew up between pieces of material. | | 7. | to pad or line with material. | –verb (used without object) | 8. | to make quilts or quilted work. | |
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coverlet made by stitching irregular fabric patches together, either by applique or patchwork (piecing). Usually the patches are stitched to a fabric or paper foundation. Fabrics vary from cottons ...
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According to Robert Bishop's and Jacqueline M. Atkins's Folk Art in American Life (1995), quilting "became known in Europe during the Crusades, when it was learned that the Turks wore several ...
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The 1970s marked a quilt revival, thanks in part to the nostalgic interest in crafts generated by the American Bicentennial. Often cited as a major influence was a 1971 exhibit, "Abstract Design in ...
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North America's strong quilting traditions undoubtedly crossed the ocean with the first immigrants: quilted garments and bedding appear in the crafts of many countries, including Holland, France, ...
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In the pre-Revolutionary American colonies, England and France supplied most if not all fabrics, although clothing and linens were often constructed at home. By the early 19th century, ...
Brackman, Barbara
American quilt historian noted for her extensive compilations of American quilt patterns.quilting
sewing technique in which two layers of fabric, usually with an insulating interior layer, are sewn together with multiple rows of stitching. It has long been used for clothing in China, the Middle ...
Webster, Marie
American quilt designer and historian, author of the first book entirely devoted to American quilts.McKim, Ruby
one of the 20th century's most innovative American quilt designers. Educated at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts (now Parsons School of Design) in New York City, she later taught art ...
Beyer, Jinny
American quilt designer, the first to create a line of fabrics especially geared to the needs of quilters. In the 1980s she became a major figure in the resurgence of interest in quilting that had ...
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Bradford Era - Found Oct. 24, 2008
Long Event co-chair Lynette Sluga on Friday looks over one of 128 quilts, most of which are new this year at the Country Roads Quilt Show.
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EVENT 1:35 p.m. - Quilt show tomorrow at the Agana Shopping Center
Guam Pacific Daily News - Found Oct. 23, 2008
1:35 p.m., Oct. 24 - The Material Girls, a local quilt group, is holding its fifth annual Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Agana
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RANDOM THOUGHTS: Quilt reminds me that AIDS is still an issue
EVENT 4:35 p.m. - Quilt show Saturday at the Agana Shopping Center
Candle Quilt Block Video
WebWire - Found Oct. 19, 2008
Contact Information Penny Halgren President How to Quilt 619-697-6667 halgren@cox.net QuiltBlockLibrary.com offers free quilt block pattern and new
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Quilt class in Algonquin
Chicago Daily Herald - Found Oct. 19, 2008
Due to popular demand, 'The Patchwork Quilt: A Musical Adventure' is being reopened for one more weekend in Algonquin.
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Fabric For Quilt Squares Posted By : Semie Lee
1895 quilt provides insight to history
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