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2. SAVE money!+ =+ =or 3. learning how toSosew will save memoney?YES!!!!!! 4. you couldalso:and*become an entrepreneur and develop aproduct to sell on Etsy.com*begin your path to becoming a fashiondesigner, a costume maker or*just have fun making things that youlove as gifts and/or items you can useyourself! 5. Now lets take abrief peek atthe historyof quilting. 6. Why? 7. "The past reminds us of timelesshuman truths and allows for theperpetuation of cultural traditionsthat can be nourishing; it containsexamples of mistakes to avoid,preserves the memory ofalternatives ways of doing things,and is the basis for self-understanding..."-Bettina Drew 8. Quilting HistoryWhere did quilts come from?In Europe quilting appears to have been by Crusaders in the12th century (Colby 1971),The Crusades were a series ofreligious expeditionary warsblessed by Pope Urban II andthe Catholic Church, with thestated goal of restoring Christianaccess to the holy places in andnear Jerusalem. 9. Quilting HistoryWhere did quilts come from?in particular in the form of the aketon 10. Quilting HistoryWhere did quilts come from?or gambeson, a quilted garment worn underarmour. 11. Quilting HistoryOne of the earliest existing decorative works is the "Tristan quilt",[2] madearound 1360. Made in Sicily, and as one of the earliest surviving quilts in theworld, at least two sections survive at the Victoria & Albert Museum in Londonand the National Museum of Florance in Bargello, FlorenceSample of theTristan quiltWhere did quilts come from? 12. Quilting HistorySample of theTristan quiltWhere did quilts come from? 13. Quilting HistoryWhere did quilts come from?A scholarly article that investigated a 19th-century quilting technique foundthat our assumptions about patchwork as a craft practiced by femaleamateurs, used to decorate the house and to reinforce emotional ties wasincorrect. In fact the demandingquilting style, called intarsia patchwork,was completed by a group of maleprofessionals and showed their work tothe public for personal profit and topromote social causes such asTemperance and Electoral Reform.'Royal Clothograph' table cover, John Monro, 1830-1840,intarsia patchwork in wool. Museum no. E.1979.101, Culture and Sport Glasgow (Museums) 14. Quilting HistoryIn fact finding non-alcoholic leisure activities was a particular problem forsoldiers and policemen, since they had to live in barracks far from home andwere not permitted to marry, and there is some evidence that intarsiapatchwork was promoted to them as a form of alcohol avoidance therapy.The skill and time required to complete a piece were evidence of the makersability to avoid temptation. http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/journals/research-journal/issue-03/a-patchwork-panel-shown-at-the-great-exhibition/Wool intarsia panel depicting a farmyard scene,maker unknown, about 1850. Museum no. AP.27-1917Where did quilts come from? 15. Quilting HistoryWhere did quilts come from?In America quilt making was common in the late 18th century and early years ofthe 19th. Most women were busy sewing, spinning, and..A man from Ramallah spinning wool.Hand-tinted photograph from 1919,restoredA Tibetan woman spinningwool in Pokhara/NepalSo who owned all those spinning wheels and looms?Colonial Williamsburgs textile curator LindaBaumgarten writes, Only in frontier areas was mostClothing homespun and homemade and even there,traders and storekeepers quickly penetrated thebackcountry to make imported goods available. 16. Quilting HistoryWhere did quilts come from?. weaving in order to clothe their family.There are some indications that weavingwas already known in the Paleolithic era.By biblical times, weaving was known inall the great civilizationsWeaving in Ancient Egypt Girls weaving a Persian rugIndian man on a pegged loomWoman on a Free-standing loom 17. Quilting HistoryWhere did quilts come from?Commercial blankets, woven coverlets or bed rugs were a more economicalbedcovering for most people. Only the wealthy had the leisure time for quiltmaking so Colonial quilting was done by only a few. It is a myth that women,responsible for spinning, sewing, cooking, food preservation, cleaning andtaking care of the six or seven children they had due to the prevalence ofdisease and death (on average they would lose 1-2 kids before adulthood).Woven coverletQuilt from colonial era Bed rug from colonial era 18. Quilting HistoryWhere did quilts come from?The Industrial Revolution, which took place from the 18th to 19th centuries,was a period during which predominantly agrarian, rural societies in Europeand America became industrial and urban. Prior to the Industrial Revolution,which began in Britain in the late 1700s, manufacturing was often done inpeoples homes, using hand tools or basic machines.http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolutionLife before the Industrial RevolutionVillage LifeLife after the Industrial RevolutionCity/Urban LifeFactories ------ Child Labor 19. Quilting HistoryWhere did quilts come from?Industrialization marked a shift to powered, special-purpose machinery,factories and mass production. The iron and textile industries, along with thedevelopment of the steam engine, played central roles in the IndustrialRevolution, which also saw improved systems of transportation, communicationand banking. While industrialization brought about an increased volume andvariety of manufactured goods and an improved standard of living for some, italso resulted in often grim employment and living conditions for the poor andworking classes. http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolutionWorking class Going on strike Child labor for better working conditions 20. Quilting History Where did quilts come from?Innovation and IndustrializationThe textile industry, in particular, was transformed by industrialization. Beforemechanization and factories, textiles were made mainly in peoples homes(giving rise to the term cottage industry), with merchants often providing theraw materials and basic equipment, and then picking up the finished product.Workers set their own schedules under this system, which proved difficult formerchants to regulate and resulted in numerous inefficiencies. In the 1700s, aseries of innovations led to ever-increasing productivity, while requiring lesshuman energy. http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolutionCommercial loom a huge loom, more outputThan one person can produce in less timeCottage Industry - 1 person on a loom 21. Quilting HistoryWhere did quilts come from?Innovation and IndustrializationThis meant women no longer had to spend time spinning and weaving toprovide fabric for their familys needs. During this period the invention andavailability of the sewing machine contributed to quilt making. In 1856 TheSinger company started the installment plan so that more families could afforda sewing machine. By the 1870s a good many households owned a sewingmachine. http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolutionAdvertised during Paris Fashion WeekSimple, durable, compact and cheap!1st sewing machineInvented by Elias HoweSingers 1st sewing machine 22. Quilting Historyhttp://www.history.com/videos/the-industrial-revolitionhttp://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolutionWhere did quilts come from? 23. Quilting HistoryWhere did quilts come from?Leading up to the American Civil War, quilts were made to raise funds to support theabolitionist movement then during the war, quilts were made to raise funds for the wareffort and to give warmth and comfort to soldiers. Needless to say most of the quiltsmade for soldiers on either side were made with practical patterns and fabric and dueto heavy use, very few have survived to this day. http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution1964 Civil War QuiltBelfast Historical SocietyDorothea Dix and Civil War Soldiers(April 4, 1802 July 17, 1887) was an American activist onbehalf of the indigent insane who created thefirst generation of American mental asylums 24. Quilting HistoryWhere did quilts come from?Victorian era AmericaQuilt making continued to be a popular craft during the latter part of the 19th century.The English Victorian influence was slightly delayed in the United States because of theCivil War and its aftermath. http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolutionSamples of Victorian era quiltsCrazy Quilt-----------------------------------------------Crazy Quilt-------------------------------------------------Fan Quilt 25. Quilting HistoryWhere are they now?Art quiltingDuring the late 20th century, art quilts became popular for their aesthetic andartistic qualities rather than for functionality (they are displayed on a wall ortable rather than spread on a bed).An art quilt wall hanging: Carved In Stone An art quilt wall hanging: Theme: Conversations in Fabric 26. Quilting HistoryWhere are they now?Quilting todayMany types of quilting exist today. The two most widely used are hand-quiltingand machine quilting. Industrial sewing technology has become more precise andflexible, and quilting using exotic fabrics and embroidery began to appear inhome furnishings in the early 21st century.Quilted upholstery: Wooden stoolHand quilting6, 7 & 8th gradesMachine quilting7 & 8th grade 27. Quilting HistoryWhere are they now?Quilting is now taught in some American schools. It is also taught at senior centersaround the U.S., but quilters of all ages attend classes. These forms of workshop orclasses are also available in other countries in guilds and community colleges.Quilt University.comClasses start every weekend between New Years and the end of October. Most classes are offeredtwice a year, although beginner classes are offered more frequently. Registration opens five weeksbefore a class starts. http://www.quiltuniversity.com/catalog.htmInternational Quilt Study Center & MuseumThe International Quilt Study Center & Museum is proud to present the juried works of six membersof the Studio Art Quilt Associates, an international group whose mission is to promote the art quiltthrough exhibitions, publications, and professional-development opportunities.Michigan State UniversityYou can pursue a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Apparel and Textiles, and Art History and Visual Culture.Details about what is required for each degree are available by asking Ms. DeHart. 28. Quilting HistoryWhere are they now?Contemporary quilters use a wide range of quilting designs and styles, from ancientand ethnic to post-modern futuristic patterns. There is no one single school or stylethat dominates the quilt-making world. Lets take a look at a few quiltsNative American Quilt SamplesIndian Chief Quilt Navajo Basket Geometric patternhttp://museum.msu.edu/glqc/collections_sample_native.html 29. Quilting TodayWhat quilts look like?Native Hawaiian Quilt SamplesO'ahu Lanai Kauna'oa (Kauna'oa, Island of Lanai) 'Ilima (Ilima, Island of O'ahu) Mele Ho'onanea (Rest in Song)http://museum.msu.edu/glqc/collections_sample_native.html 30. Quilting Today What quilts look like?African American Quilt SamplesRoad Killhttp://museum.msu.edu/glqc/collections_sample_native.htmlView from the Mountain TopUnderground Railroad 31. Quilting Today What quilts look like?Quilts and Human RightsAbout the Quilts and Human Rights exhibitionThis exhibition examines the ways in which textilesespecially quiltshave been made and used to demonstrate solidarity with movementsdedicated to advancing international human rights, to mark important events related to human rights violations, to pay tribute to thoseindividuals who have played roles in human rights activism, to provide vehicles for the expression of feelings and memories about humanrights violations, and to engage individuals in actions that will solve human rights issues.http://museum.msu.edu/glqc/collections_sample_native.html 32. Quilting Today What quilts look like?Miscellaneous Quilts from the Internet 33. Quilting Today What quilts look like?Miscellaneous Quilts from the Internet 34. Quilting Today What quilts look like?Miscellaneous Quilts from the Internet 35. Quilting Today What quilts look like?Miscellaneous Quilts from the Internet 36. Quilting Today What quilts look like?Miscellaneous Quilts from the Internet 37. Quilting Today What quilts look like?Miscellaneous Quilts from the Internet 38. Quilting Today What quilts look like?Miscellaneous Quilts from the Internet 39. BibliographyAll of the pictures included in this presentation came from the PowerPoint image library or Google Images search enginehttp://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/t/touring-exhibition-quilts/http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/journals/research-journal/issue-03/a-patchwork-panel-shown-at-the-great-exhibitionhttp://historymyths.wordpress.com/tag/spinning-wheels/Weaving: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ByYj5G4-HcWeaving on a cardboard loom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbtKnvc_9NoWeaving lesson #2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7_I_AIlCPMWeaving loops: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUKHRyl7sgEWeaving using used fabric strips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKJan2WBKFoPaper weaving: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRV3v9eAWqsFabric beads: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEwXNsGQW1s 40. How to spin yarn Pt 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPUORvO-GZE&feature=pyv&ad=2835654988&kw=woolHow to spin yarn Pt 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAVYmG9zeK8Trimming Rya: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNXQkqxNmYITiger stripes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmT33UhuDMkRya: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmT33UhuDMkhttp://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolutionBasic weave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkZQtmrIKBMRestarting basic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZgxyWR1Aq8Weaving-educational video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYqyOFzNR7oSpinning-educational video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn6Xc-f8GssEducational video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPCRenzINfkQuilting series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bltKdP71cIk; http://www.kayewood.com/History of quilting in America: http://www.womenfolk.com/quilting_history/colonial.htmNancys Notions videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/NancysNotions/videosMake a pillow case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j06WzmN7KIT-shirt chair: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6uZUzuTncYRya rugs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trl3V5Q2kG4