The Legacy of Mountain Mist Batting
Mountain Mist Batting has appealed to generations of quilters since it was introduced to the market in 1842. Sure, it
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Heritage Quilts
The Quilt Index Puts History at Your Fingertips
Ever dreamed of being able to browse through thousands of images of quilts spanning the generations? The Quilt Index is
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Rediscovering Your Quilted Heritage
Fashions come and go, and for a while handmade quilts fell out of fashion in favor of “store-bought” bed coverings.
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Lost and Found
This picture was taken at the Post Office located in the home of James Pendroy in Falsen Township in north-central
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Oldest Quilt Discovered?
The oldest quilt discovered was thought to be this Pot of Cherries red and green appliqué quilt made in 1820.
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The Dream of Prosperity
The story of this quilt and its maker is representative of many families who followed their dreams to North Dakota.
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Out of the Ordinary
The designer of this intricately appliqued wool quilt is unusual for more than talent and workmanship — unlike most quilt
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The Statehood Quilt
In 1888, at the age of 16, Alta May Wyman married Robert Thompson in the community of Holmes in Dakota
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A Reminder Of Everyday Dangers
Not all quilts are particularly beautiful or especially well made, but are nonetheless treasured in memories of the maker.The maker
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North Dakota Quilt Project
As part of North Dakota’s Centennial Celebration, organizations around the state took up the challenge of undertaking projects which preserve
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