dark secrets of quilting revealed

The quilt is as old as the hills, and for many it has this wonderful combination of household necessity, social cohesion, craftsmanship, and remembrance.

Quilting methods do not vary widely across the world, but patterns are largely country or company specific, although traditional American quilting patterns have become popular around the world.

It's wonderful to have such a craft, which is a way to pass traditions mostly to women, and has an end product that can both look beautiful and kee...