Fans of farmhouse style know that one of the easiest ways to antique flair to a home is to incorporate a vintage quilt or two. “Antique quilts are like the chameleon decor item—they work well with ...

A Victorian-era quilt is already chockablock with many different rich fabrics. Look closer and see more layers of decoration. There are embroidered booties, birds, flowers, anchors, bucks and a spider ...

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 ...

If you can see dark spots in the quilt when held up to a strong light or sunny window, they may be cotton seeds. Some collectors claim that this means the quilt was made before the invention of the ...

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Learn to create versions of antique quilt designs from a collection of history-rich quilts Learn how to create your own versions of antique quilt designs from a collection of history-rich quilts ...

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 ...