History of quilting

Mrs. Bill Stagg of Pie Town, New Mexico with her patchwork and embroidery quilt that displays all the United States state flowers and birds, October 1940.

The history of quilting, the stitching together of layers of padding and fabric, may date back as far as 3400 BCE.[1] For much of its history, quilting was primarily a practical technique to provide physical protection and insulation. However, decorative elements were often also present, and many quilts are now primarily art pieces.

  1. ^ Solis-Cohen, Lita; Solis-Cohen, Sally (9 May 1993). "Quilting's story started with the pharaohs". The Baltimore Sun.