Quilts began many years ago as a necessity to
survive. It was part of everyday life. People couldn't just
run to the store to buy blankets or clothing. In the past, a quilt
would be pieced together from the left over (scraps) of fabric that one
might have made clothes out of.
Quilt pieces were also taken from the
best parts of old worn-out clothes. Can you imagine that
you would have to save the best part of your clothes now, and have to make a
blanket for your bed, just to keep warm? (they didn't have heaters either)
Quilted jackets were even used as armor for soldiers.
But as time went on, and with the creative minds of humans, quilts are much
different now. Many are made to hang on a wall as art decor.
While others are still used to keep warm on a bed or throw across a sofa for
cool nights while watching television. My how things have changed!
There are so many new ideas and techniques that when you combine these with
art, creativity, and personality, some quilts today are breathless to
see. If you want to learn more about the history of quilts I found a really neat
website, it's
www.antiquequiltdating.com
In fact some of my students quilts were chosen to be on this page (click below)
http://www.antiquequiltdating.com/teacher.html
