The Wonderful World of “Quilting”

When you look closely, you will find that most of the hobbies of today have their roots in the necessity of ‘a long time ago’. The same holds true for the hobby of Quilting. You will find quilting to be a very big part of the ancient European world where it was very cold and staying warm was important. Making quilts was time-consuming and required a lot of patience – something the women who took care of their families and homes had a lot of.

Recycling and using scraps of old and worn-out clothes, they would create beautiful patterns and designs and make quilts and several other things of daily use. These women were skilled to make all sorts of garments for their families and themselves. At that time these activities were considered to be as essential as cooking for the family. As the Europeans started to move out of Europe and settle in different continents, their skill of sewing and quilting became extremely useful for their comfort and well-being. With the industrial revolution and the improvement in the quality of life, thanks to modernization, even when it was no longer a necessity, Quilting survived and prospered as a much-loved hobby in several countries. Anything that is made with fabrics, that is not clothing or furnishing comes under the Umbrella of ‘The World of Quilting’ – be it a small pin cushion, coasters, an apron, a pouch, a bag, a cushion/ pillow, table runners or a quilt of any size, or just about any other item made with fabrics.