The basket of ancient fabric scraps sat tucked away beside the box of quilt patterns torn decades ago from the pages of a newspaper. I do make quilts, so I politely accepted both from non-quilters who ...

Fans of farmhouse style know that one of the easiest ways to antique flair to a home is to incorporate a vintage quilt or two. “Antique quilts are like the chameleon decor item—they work well with ...

The quilt is more than a 100 years old, but the reds and blues are still vibrant today. It’s striking, a labor of love for the quilter. “Just to be able to compose something like that,” says Wendell ...

A vintage quilt from the 1950s on a bed in an old-fashioned bedroom. - StudioFindsByAnne/Etsy Are you trying to cultivate an authentically homey atmosphere in your home? Perhaps you're simply looking ...

Quilts didn't start as necessities made from clothing scraps It was a form of art, a way for women who had few other choices, to express themselves The oldest quilts were status symbols, only ...

Collectors and curators alike prize Amish quilts for their timeless simplicity and graphic style that can also look modern. Believe it or not, early German-speaking immigrants warmed their beds with ...

After Cassandra Siegenthaler’s mother died in June 2019, Siegenthaler, going through her things, found a tattered, threadbare wedding ring quilt from the 1930s tucked inside an antique cedar chest.

Why wear vintage? For vintage fashion enthusiasts, the reasons are as multifaceted as their outfits. It's a nod to history. Old clothes tell a story and often have special significance. The ...

Wilma Kribs' hands are never idle. The 94-year-old is a quilt maker, and like those who know the value of handmade comfort, none of her nine grandchildren has slept under a store-bought bedspread.