Quilting
American Folklife Center
http://rs6.loc.gov/ammem/qlthtml/qlthome.html
This site illustrates quilt making in America from the American Folklife Center and the Library of Congress. It can be searched by keyword such as “log cabin quilt,” or it can also be browsed by clicking on the terms Quiltmakers, Subjects, and Galleries of Photographs. It has sound recordings of interviews with six quiltmakers in Appalachian North Carolina and Virginia.
Quilt History
http://www.womenfolk.com/grandmothers/
This page covers heritage quilts and quilting history—periods and styles, our quilting heritage—family heirloom quilts, book reviews on quilting and quilt history, and a vintage gallery of quilts and a coverlet.
Comprehensive Guide
http://www.quiltchannel.com
Its claim is that it aims to be “the most comprehensive guide to quilting links anywhere!” Topics included are: Major quilting sites, People, Places, Things, Featured sites, Media, Shopping, Organizations, Computer and Internet, Tips and Techniques, Fun Stuff, History, and Grab bag.
Better Homes and Gardens
http://www.bhg.com/
Place your cursor on Interests and choose from Crafts and Decorating, Cross Stitch and Needlework, Decorative Painting, and of course, Quilting. Under quilting click on Education to display a Quilt shop finder, Quilting basics, Beyond basics, Quilter's glossary, History, Tools, and Random Threads. At Home Shopping (The weather is too nasty to go outside or it's time to see what's new). Remember this is not an endorsement, just a starter list.
Keepsake Quilting
http://www.keepsakequilting.com/
This company bills itself as “America's largest quilt shop and favorite quilting supplies catalog.” They also have a project corner with several free patterns.
Nancy's Notions
http://www.nancysnotions.com/
This business, located in Beaver Dam, WI, has shopping, free projects, and a list of groups who make up items for charity. Note: Check for your local or favorite quilt shop's web page. Many have them.
Quilting Personalities
Alex Anderson Quilts
http://www.alexandersonquilts.com/
Alex Anderson is the host of Simply Quilts, shown on Home and Garden Television. Her web site includes her biography, agenda (where she will be appearing), Simply Quilts guide, basket quilt patterns, quilting books, quilt gallery and much more.
Quilting with Judy Martin
http://www.judymartin.com
Judy Martin has been quilting for 30 years. She covers classroom techniques, products, free block-of-the-month pattern, meet Judy, scraps of information, a newsletter, and links.
Newsletters
Mallery Press
http://www.MalleryPress.com
This page features a newsletter with fun websites, new books, special offers, and quilt-related news by Ami Simms. She has authored 7 books and is the creator of the “Worst Quilt in the World Contest.” Photo quilt blocks are featured on this website.
Quilting
http://quilting.about.com/
Quilting with Susan C. Druding has a free newsletter dealing with some aspect of quilting that can be sent to your e-mail address every week. There are many other hobbies at this web address to explore.
