The Who, What, and Whys of Quilting. What Is a Quilt? Two layers of decorative cloth with a layer of stuffing between each piece Serves many purposes.

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The Who, What, and Whys of Quilting

What Is a Quilt? Two layers of decorative cloth with a layer of stuffing between each piece Serves many purposes and is a work of art Library of Congress Quilts and Quiltmaking in America 1978 – 1996 Photograph by Lyntha Eiler Call Number 1982/009:BR8 – LE

Who Makes Quilts? People all over the world make quilts Quilts are part of history and life today Even children make quilts Library of Congress Quilts and Quiltmaking in America: Call Number AFC 1982/009:BR8-TE56-3 Photograph by Terry Eiler

How Do You Make A Quilt? Pin together two layers with stuffing in the middle like a sandwich Stitch the two layers so that the fillings don’t move around Quilts and Quiltmaking in America: Library of Congress Photograph by Geraldine Johnson Call Number AFC 1982/009:BR /16

How Do You Make A Quilt? Select a pattern Cut out pieces of cloth Sew the small pieces together into a block Stitch the blocks together Join the top layer to the padding and the bottom layer Quilts and Quiltmaking in America 1978 – 1996 Library of Congress Photographer Lyntha Scott

What Is a Frame? Helps finish the quilt Two smooth poles set on four chairs More than one person can help stitch all the layers together Library of Congress Quilts and Quiltmaking in America: 1978 – 1996 Call Number AFC 1982/009:BR8-TE48-7 Photograph by Terry Eiler

Quilts Serve Many Purposes Used a warm blankets or bed covers Preserve memories Used as mattresses in the past Used to keep farm products from drying out in the past Covered the bed of former President Theodore Roosevelt Library of Congress Fred Hultstrand History in Pictures Collection ndfahult b270

How Can They Preserve Memories? Many times quilts are sewn from scraps of old clothes Some quilts even tell stories Quilts are passed down from family member to family member Library of Congress Quilts and Quiltmaking in America: 1978 – 1996 Call Number AFC 1982/009:-GJ34-16

Quilts With Pretty Patterns Library of Congress Quilts and Quiltmaking in America Call Number AFC 1997/011: Folder 8933 P1 Library of Congress Quilts and Quiltmaking in America: 1978 – 1996 Call Number AFC 1997/011: Folder 9026 P1

Memory Quilts Library of Congress Quilts and Quilt Making in America: 1978 –1996 Call Number AFC 1997/011: Folder 8964 P1 NAMES Project Foundation Photograph by Paul Margolies Quilt Block #02316 AIDS Memorial Quilt

Picture Quilts Library of Congress Quilts and Quiltmaking: AFC 1997/011: Folder 9008 P1 Library of Congress Qults and Quiltmaking AFC 1997/011: Folder 8985 P1

Quilts Share Religion Show Geometric Designs Make Beautiful Gifts Bring People Together Celebrate the Seasons Library of Congress Quilts and Quilt Making in America Call Number AFC 1997/011: Folder 8955 P1 Call Number 1982/009:Br8 – LE Call Number AFC 1982/009: BR8-TE44-2 Call Number AFC 1982/009: BR8-LE28-1 Call Number AFC 1982/009: BR8-TE44-2

There Are All Kinds of Quilts Quilts and Quiltmaking in America 1978 – 1996 Library of Congress Call Number AFC 1997/011: Folder 8932 P1

Find Your Favorite Quilt! Can you find your favorite? Which quilts would you give as gifts? If you made a quilt, which design or fabric would you choose? Do you have any quilts similar at home?