Patterns & Techniques

I’m working retrieving information from the old site. These are the articles I hope to get online soon:

Origins of classic blocks (Log Cabin, Nine Patch, etc.)
Pattern naming trends and cultural influence
Newspaper and catalog pattern distribution
Commercial pattern companies
Pattern “borrowing” and renaming
Regional pattern variations
Trends by decade (Civil War, 1930s, etc.)

Techniques Through Time

Hand piecing vs machine piecing
Appliqué styles across eras
Quilting styles (whole cloth, tied, etc.)
Tools and equipment evolution
Efficiency vs artistry over time
Comparison of antique vs modern techniques