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In the civil war what did mothers do to get money?

They made quilts and or food to sell in markets


Kansas Troubles Rocky Road to Kansas and Kansas Dugout are names for patterns used for what?

Names for patterns for patchwork hand made quilts.


What kind of quilts did the pioneers make?

Pioneer women made every imaginable kind of quilt ! Many times when crossing the prairies, they would sew together ( as they walked ) little bits of fabric, creating a 9-Patch, to be assembled later when more room was required. There are so many different 9-patch variations, ( churn dash, hour glass, friendship star, prairie queen, card trick, to name a few ! ) And each state ( in the USA ) has it's own 'official' quilt block. One that I have run across often in the older quilts that seemed to be very popular, is the Ohio Star. If strips of fabric were on hand, women often made log cabin quilts. And there are as many different varieties of the log cabin as there are 9-patch. If irregular pieces of fabrics were on hand, many women made 'crazy quilts' . . . silks and velvets were popular for crazy quilts.


What were the materials used for quilts and were they significant to the people in some way?

Quilts were traditionally made from a variety of materials, including cotton, wool, and linen, often utilizing scraps from old clothing or household textiles. These materials held significant sentimental value, as they reflected the personal history and social status of the quilter's family. Additionally, quilts often served practical purposes for warmth and comfort, while also being a means of artistic expression and storytelling within communities. The choice of fabric and design often conveyed cultural identity and heritage, making quilts both functional and deeply meaningful.


How many underground railroad quilts are there?

None according to Giles R Wright, president of the Afro American history program at the New Jersey historical commission, quoted in Origins of the Specious by Patricia O'Conner. There are only a few surviving examples of quilts sewn by slaves for their own use, and none show secret codes. Wright gives three main reasons for discounting the story of secret codes sewn into slave quilts. 1) No quilts survive 2) None of the former slaves interviewed by the works progress administration in the 1930s mention the quilts 3) Not one of the diaries or memoirs from the time mentioned them The earliest mention of secret codes hidden in quilts is 1987.

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What were the years quilts were made in?

Quilts have been made for hundreds of years and continue to be made today.


What quilts are made of?

Fabric


What were the different kinds of quilts pioneers made?

Pioneers made various types of quilts, including patchwork quilts, which were created from scraps of fabric, and whole-cloth quilts, made from a single piece of fabric with minimal embellishments. They also crafted utilitarian quilts for warmth, often using layers of wool or cotton padding. Special occasion quilts, such as wedding or friendship quilts, featured intricate designs and were often gifts or commemorative pieces. Additionally, some pioneers made quilts with unique patterns that reflected their cultural backgrounds and personal styles.


Is quilting considered to be art?

It can be, definitely. Machine made mass produced quilts are not usually viewed as art, but hand-made quilts, especially pieced quilts, are often works of art.


Why were quilts made?

quilts were made because people started to make symbols on clothe to tell if they are okay for people to hide in


Why are the covers of quilts made up of cotton?

The covers of quilts can be made of many materials. Quilts are often made of cotton because it's traditional and durable. However, there have been beautiful quiilts made from all sorts of materials including silk, rayon, satin, and wool.


What is Persias economics?

some econioics are money,food, and quilts. these quilts are made out of people skin though.hope i helped.


When were quilts first made?

Many believe they were first made in the middle east and spread.


How are American quilts made?

Its made of fabric! You can make sure by checking on different websites


What types of children's quilts are stocked at Pottery Barn?

There are a number of children's quilts available at Pottery Barn, including circus quilts, madras quilts, gavin quilts, mallory quilts and vienna elephant crib quilts. All of these quilts are priced at 100 dollars and below.


What fabric art was traditionally made by women in earlier times?

Quilts


Can you sell hand-made quilts at the farmers market?

i have seen people do it