We live in a day and age where fast and convenient is revered above all; time is a rare commodity and patience isnt necessary. So, for most, the art of quilting is difficult to imagine. The level of skill, patience, and concentration required for quilting makes it seem as though it would be a dying art. But, in truth, quilting continues to endure as a time-honored tradition.
When layers of fabric are sewn together and filled with material, this is known as quilting. The two pieces of fabric form a pocket of sorts and the material inside often cotton based provides the warmth for which quilts are known. Examples of quilting can be found everywhere from blankets and decorative wall hangings, to fashion accessories and furniture coverings.
Quilting began as early as the 12th century when primitive civilizations used scraps of fabric to sew together for warmth. As quilting evolved, the method of pulling together available material into a cohesive design endured. Handmade quilts of the time were constructed with the use of needles, thread, and simple frames. Quilting only increased in popularity when it was introduced in America by early settlers. But when the sewing...
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