Quilt History – Explore our Quilting Heritage

This site was established as a resource to provide one central location for information about antique quilts and related textiles. The articles on this website were provided by the professionals named as the author.

The Quilt History List was a forum for people around the world interested in antique quilts and related textiles to discuss the historical aspects of quilting. It existed between 1996 and 2010 as a separate list, then moved to Facebook and separated into different focus groups.

We discussed all aspects of antique quilts – fabrics, design, color, etc. – as well as the stories behind them. We also shared our experiences with the more practical aspect of antique quilts – finding, washing, researching, restoring, and even reproducing.

The primary focus was on learning from each other by exchanging stories, research, tips, and techniques. The group consisted of scholars, writers, teachers, collectors, quilt appraisers, restorers, librarians, museum curators, and other professionals. We reported findings, reviewed books and articles, and shared information about exhibitions, collections, publications, and conferences.