| The art of quilting is not something new to this world, it | | | | two-combined mattress. It was in the 15th century |
| has been around for centuries, but still there is no | | | | when the Europeans found quilting as a necessity |
| confirmation about the exact origin. According to the | | | | when they were troubled by cold winds in the winter |
| historians is that the history of quilting, piecing and | | | | season. |
| applique was widely used for clothing and decorating | | | | The very first quilts were made of few layers of cloth |
| stuff at home in ancient times. There is a common | | | | that was attached together with running stitches. Quilt |
| belief that quilting originated in China and Egypt at the | | | | Frames came into existence as it was difficult to stitch |
| same time. The oldest quilted garment found till now | | | | many layers of cloth together. Europeans, blessed with |
| dates back to somewhere around 3400 BC. | | | | these frames started to create quilts that were more |
| Back in the 11th century, the crusaders picked up a | | | | decorative, more finely stitched. |
| type of quilting from the Middle East and brought it | | | | 19th century marked a great period of quilting in Europe |
| back to Europe. During that time, quilted piece of cloth | | | | and America. People in villages would come together |
| was used by the Knights to give them extra cushion | | | | and make one or more quilts in an afternoon. Women |
| under their armor. | | | | were very pleased with this as they could come out |
| The Romans were the pioneers in introducing quilted | | | | of the boundaries of their home and could contribute in |
| bedding, which was used as mattress. Europeans got | | | | doing something useful. |
| hold with this idea and they stuffed sack between | | | | |