In a world where interior designers liberally apply the word “timeless” to everything from marble countertops to midcentury sofas, one handmade object actually earns the designation: the quilt.

A historic quilt displays history and sparks new.

In its most basic form, a quilt is two layers of fabric stitched together, often with a layer fof fluffy insulation sandwiched in between. In practice, quilts are a thrillingly diverse category — ...

Although quilting has enjoyed a resurgence in the U.S. in recent decades, most quilters sew with machines. However, interest in more traditional quilting methods also is growing — a trend fueled by ...