QUILT MYSTERIES
Solving the mystery of a quilt’s age can be a fascinating experience for the quilt lover, museum curator, or family member tracing ancestor’s history.  However, it takes some time and study to become familiar with particular characteristics about quilts that will help you date them.
Many aspects, such as style of pattern, type of fabric, color of fabric, type of batting, methods of construction, and type of binding determine the particular era a quilt originates.

When trying to discover the date of a quilt, look at each part – the top, back, lining, colors, pattern, design.  Various types  each were used …read more