About Antique Quilt Block Patterns

Quilting is a hobby that has managed to weather the test of time. Young and old alike use quilting as a means of creating something that will last for generations. There are numerous different types of quilt patterns. Some quilt block patterns are considered to be more modern while many others are considered to be antique. Antique quilt block patterns, though they originated many years ago, are still very popular amongst quilters of modern times.  

History of Antique Quilt Block Patterns

Antique quilt block patterns have been around as long as people have been sewing quilts. The earliest antique quilt-block patterns were passed down the generations by word of mouth and by teaching others how to do it. There were no printed patterns to turn to when antique patterns were invented. Most of these patterns were made by women who took the initiative to make a quilt and liked how it turned out, so they put a name to their pattern and showed others. The ideas and concepts have continued to be passed down through the generations and many of the quilt block patterns that are considered antique are still being made today.

Types of Antique Quilt Block Patterns

Antique quilt block patterns are often extremely intricate and time consuming. They can be recognized by the workmanship that is obviously put into making a pattern into a full quilt. Some quilt block patterns that are still very popular but are considered antique are patterns such as: Jacob's ladder, log cabin, wedding ring, 9-patch, and Irish chain. These patterns are just as likely to be on a quilt made today as they are to be on the quilt that your great-grandmother made and passed down to you.