People continue to treasure quilting for its historical importance. With gorgeous patterns and fabrics that tell stories, old quilts are imbued with a special, timeless quality. These qualities are ...

LONGMONT, Colo.—The cream-colored quilt covered in colorful lilies was so beloved that the family folded it into a wooden box and buried it in their backyard to spare it from falling into enemy hands.

Quilt detectives often can pinpoint where a quilt’s made by the design. Take this cheddar quilt made around 1875 that’s part of Lancasterhistory.org’s collection. “These kinds of quilts with the ...

A new series from Sanrio U.S. combines Hello Kitty and her friends with the warm, welcoming feel of old-school quilts through ...

Andrew sews in her workspace at her home in Lincoln on Thursday. Rachel Andrew sews in her workspace at her home in Lincoln on Thursday. Rachel Andrew displays the swirling pattern of a dress meant to ...

Most people go to estate sales in hopes of finding a hidden gem of antique furniture or jewelry -- for a bargain price. Shannon Downey goes for the unfinished stitching projects."I feel like their ...

In Lancaster County, a quilt with radiating circles of colorful squares isn’t a Trip Around the World, it’s a Sunshine and Shadows. That’s the name common among Amish quilters. This type of quilt, ...

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa -- Lady Lancaster transforms rare, museum-quality quilts into luxurious jackets. Her wearable art is adorned with hand-embroidered stitches and geometric patterns, plus they're a ...

ARLINGTON — The tiny red farmhouse is home to two people and three pugs. Most of the decor is from garage sales and secondhand shops. Karyn Nilson, 59, likes the rusty and the funky. Her yard is full ...