history of quilting

Where do I look to find the history of the quilt in the civil war times and before the civil war???

I am writing a paper on the history of quilting during the civil war and before for part of my senior project.
I kind of need something that can be available to me from where I am at. I live in northeast Kansas, so if anybody finds a professional website that would work

There are several links below. The first has a ton of info, you just have to do a lot of navigating to see everything. Be sure to check out ‘articles’ at the left. One of the most valuable sites it takes you to is the second link. These articles have a great list of references that you can research further.

The second is a basic timeline. It mentioned several points that you might want to research further, including: medallion style quilts, the introduction of block style quilts, history of specific blocks, Amish style quilts, Baltimore Album style quilts, applique vs. patchwork, fabric development (colors and dyes, prints, availability), influence of other cultures through immigration, county fairs and competition, trends in color usage, signature friendship quilts, hand vs. machine sewing.

The third link is specifically about quilting during the Civil War. There are links at the bottom to additional resources, including a book by Barbara Brackman that would be worth checking out from your library. If they don’t carry it (or any other book you want to read), they can get it for you. Just ask at the circulation desk.

Finally, the book “Hidden in Plain View” is not widely accepted as fact. Most quilt historians agree that symbols were not hidden in quilts to help escaping slaves through the Underground Railroad. However, you should still look into the history of quilting in the African-American community.

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