Category: History of Quilting
The past will come alive when you learn all about the History of Quilting. Find articles on Civil War Quilts and Fabric, Early Quilts and Fabric, and even Quilts and Fabric from the 20th Century. From the history of the sewing machine to the history of feedsacks, you can learn all about the brilliant and fascinating history of quilting right here on Nancy’s Notions.
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And Now You’re Going to Want to Make a Crazy Quilt!
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the popularity of quilting continued to grow, and new styles and techniques emerged. Crazy quilts, for…
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Sewing, Early Quilts and Fabric, Early Sewing History, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturyThe Fascinating History of Antique Pin Cushions
Pin cushions, also known as needle cushions, have been used by seamstresses and needle workers for centuries to store and organize their pins, needles,…
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Quilting, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturyThose Gorgeous 1930’s Reproduction Fabrics
Is there anything prettier than a row of fabric bolts full of 1930s reproduction fabrics? Many of you would agree that they are gorgeous…
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All About Quilting, Early Quilts and Fabric, Early Sewing History, History of Quilting, History of SewingThe Early History of Cotton Manufacturing
Raise your hand if you love cotton fabric! Yep. All quilters love cotton! Have you ever thought about the history of cotton in quilting? …
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Have You Heard of the Jane Stickle Quilt?
The most famous Civil War quilt of all time is the Jane Stickle quilt. This quilt was made in 1863 by Jane Stickle of…
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Civil War Era Sewing History, Civil War Quilts and Fabric, Early Quilts and Fabric, Early Sewing History, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturySo, Who Invented the Sewing Machine Anyway?
Have you ever thought about who invented the sewing machine? Maybe you think it was Singer? Maybe it was Howe? Did you know there…