A textile bedcoverig typically formed of three layers: a decorated top, a plain backing, and a fluffy filling between them. The layers of a quilt are usually sewn together with stitches through all the layers; alternatively, they may be tied or "tacked" together with yarn knots.
Recommended Resources
Original-design quilts and wall hangings by fiber artist Shirley A. Shenk.
http://www.quiltdesigns.com/
Discover how different ethnic groups around the world use quilting and other arts and crafts as a part of their culture.
http://www.quiltethnic.com/
Quilts and Quiltmaking in America 1978-1996
Showcases materials from two American Folklife Center collections, the All-American Quilt Contest and the Blue Ridge Parkway Folklife Project Collection (1978). Includes segments from recorded interviews with quiltmakers and over 400 images. Also provides a glossary and selected bibliography. Searchable. From the Library of Congress American Memory Project.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/qlthtml/
Quilts Inc. presents two consumer and two trade shows that set the standard for both the art and business of quilting. Provides information about upcoming shows, news and contests.
http://www.quilts.com/
The companion website to television documentaries on quilting, including "A Century of Quilts" (a search to find the most acclaimed American quilts of the 20th century), "The Art of Quilting" (visiting quilt exhibitions and artist studios), and "America Quilts" (exploring quilts and their stories). Interviews, photographs, classroom materials, and other resources on quilting from Wisconsin Public Television.
http://www.pbs.org/americaquilts/
Features fractal art quilts, hand dyed silk scarves and fabric, shoulder bags, beaded bags, table runners, pillows, and pincushions made by artist and quilt maker Rose Rushbrooke. Explains details of quilting, heirloom sewing supplies, and quilting techniques.
http://www.roserushbrooke.com
An online research and reference tool that provides access to contextual information and images of quilts held in private and public collections. Search by quilter or pattern, or browse by collection, time period, style or technique, function, or location. Includes essays and online galleries created by guest curators. Provided by the Alliance for American Quilts in partnership with Michigan State University.
http://www.quiltindex.org/
Resource about quilting, including quilt making history, quilt patterns and highlights about quilts and quilters.
http://www.womenfolk.com/
Resource about quilting, including quilt making history, quilt patterns and highlights about quilts and quilters.
http://www.womenfolk.com/
Features free patterns and instructions, a beginner's guide to quilting, a newsletter, photos of quilts, information on where to buy quilting supplies, a pattern and fabric exchange, glossary, and discussion lists.
http://www.quilt.com
