Quilting is one of the earliest of the needle arts. Quilting fabrics together with a padding or filler of wool, straw, grasses, or cotton between them, produced a warm, protective covering. Straw/grasses, or wool was most likely the first batting. But, like the question, "Who invented the first wheel?" that won't be settled here.
Modern quilters are always on the lookout for a new pattern or rather, a new variation on an older one. At thegoldenthimble.com owner Rebecca Kuck has posted a great number of .pdf's for themed quilts, and individual blocks. She has generously given permission for me to link to her site. Thank you, Rebecca. While there are some patterns for quilts and craft items for sale (some as e-patterns) to my way of thinking, this is a non-business/work of love website.
Should you know of an avid crafter, embroiderer, or devotee of any of the needle arts, send them here to browse through her lists of craft and needlework links. She is very good about keeping the links up-to-date and removing dead ones, if they are reported to her. So, the next time you have a donation for the rag bag, try making a patchwork quilt. Remember to mention her site if you should use/post a photo of an article of work using any of her patterns. Enjoy the days you have been given. Cordially, Nehmah
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