Vintage quilts have a way of stitching the past straight into the present. Their patterns may be geometric, homespun, or improvisational, but each carries an unmistakable sense of provenance – ...

A vintage quilt from the 1950s on a bed in an old-fashioned bedroom. - StudioFindsByAnne/Etsy Are you trying to cultivate an authentically homey atmosphere in your home? Perhaps you're simply looking ...

Starting in the 1970s, design professionals deemed the simple patterns and strong colors of antique Amish quilts thoroughly “modern,” and those quilts frequently were showcased in homes right through ...

Vintage linens, tablecloths, and quilts that once felt purely sentimental are now documented as serious money-makers, with certain handmade and historic pieces appraising for hundreds or even ...

With needle and thread, quilt restorer Judi Fibush takes care of unfinished business. Combing through antique stores or eBay offerings, she finds remnants of other quilters’ patchwork, often at a ...

You've inherited Grand-mother's 100-year-old quilt or bought one recently for chilly nights. But how do you enjoy and care for these heirlooms? Rather than shove them into the attic and out of sight, ...

Looking for something that will enhance your home’s decor but still be practical enough so that you get your money’s worth? Vintage quilts might fill the bill. These quilts, with their home-stitched ...

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 ...

Images courtesy of Selina Sanders, 3 Women, Psychic Outlaw, Chopova Lowena and Getty Images; Collage by Maridelis Morales Rosado for W Magazine. Upcycling is no longer just a trend—the idea of reuse ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Aurora Milstein’s early memories of sewing aren’t exactly fond. “My mom is an amazing seamstress and she ...