Monthly Archives: August 2010

Often abbreviated to the AIDS Memorial quilt, The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt is a tribute to many who have sadly passed due to the AIDS pandemic and AIDS related causes. Immense, it is estimated to weigh over 54 tons … Continue reading →

Quilts have been around for so long and have been such an integral part of people’s lives that superstition and lore surrounding them is to be expected. Some of these stories have been passed down through the years, and some … Continue reading →

Quilting has been around for literally ages; each generation in various countries, adding a new concept or approach, and each quilter discovering his or her own style and time saving methods. You might imagine, then, with so much discovery and … Continue reading →

If you were to ask most people, especially those who are American, who started the art of quilting, 9 out of 10 will tell you with absolutely certainty that it was the early settlers to the United States. Indeed, they’ll … Continue reading →

Quilts can be store-bought or handmade, family heirlooms, historical legacies, or Wal-Mart gifts. How to care for them depends entirely on what they are and of what they are made. However, some rules apply to all quilts, so we’ll cover … Continue reading →

During early American history, quilting was as much a necessity as it was a hobby. During the cold, harsh winters up north and out west, quilts were important to the very survival of the family. Quilting clothing was also very … Continue reading →

Quilting in the United States may have started out to be considered as a necessity and progressed to a pastime over the years, but it has now become noticed as the art form it has always been. As we’ve moved … Continue reading →

Given that quilting has historical roots in Egypt, Asia, throughout Europe and the Americas, both north and south, it should be of little surprise that each region has its own unique style. Allow this author, if you will, to take … Continue reading →

Fast approaching is October and in the United States, this means it’s breast cancer awareness month. Honoring the women and some men who have lost their battle with breast cancer or those who are just beginning theirs, there are many … Continue reading →

Indonesia is home to some 243 million people who are spread over 17,000 islands. It’s estimated that among those 243 million, 18% live below the poverty line and an estimated 40,000 live on mere pennies a day. Indonesians speak 400 … Continue reading →