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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
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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 28 - 12
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: 1978-1996 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: 1978-1996 Library of Congress Photograph by Geraldine Johnson Call Number AFC 1982/009:BR8-29-20544/16
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 America1978 -1996 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: 1978-1996 AFC 1997/011: Folder 9008 P1 Library of Congress Qults and Quiltmaking AFC 1997/011: Folder 8985 P1
Quilts Call Number AFC 1997/011: Folder 8955 P1 Call Number 1982/009:Br8 – LE28- 12 Share Religion Bring People Together Call Number AFC 1982/009: BR8-LE28-1 Show Geometric Designs Call Number AFC 1982/009: BR8-TE44-2 Library of Congress Quilts and Quilt Making in America Call Number AFC 1982/009: BR8-TE44-2 Make Beautiful Gifts Celebrate the Seasons
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?