Many of us probably think of quilting as the quintessential American craft. You might be surprised to know, then, that the oldest quilted piece on record was discovered pretty far from the United States -- on the other side of the world, in fact. But since then, quilting has taken on a distinctly American character. And there's a lot of lingo that goes with it, of course. You don't have to know your sharps from your milliners to do well on this quiz, but it would probably help. See more »

Tools like a rotary cutter, self-healing mat, and see-through ruler can help you cut fabric for quilting. Learn what they are and how to use them properly in this helpful article. See more »

Learn how to take a quilt pattern and create templates that will allow you to turn your vision into reality. You'll find these and other helpful tips only at HowStuffWorks. See more »

Many quilting projects require a template to trace the pattern onto your fabrics. Learn the best way to use these templates and how to mark fabric properly with damaging it in this helpful article. See more »

Quilting stitches can really affect the look of a quilt, so it's important to take the time to map out your quilting design before you start hand or machine quilting. Learn tips in this article. See more »

Before beginning your next quilting project, you should wash your quilt fabrics. Learn tips on prewashing fabric before quilting, including how to wash dark colors and shrinkable fabric like cotton. See more »

You just got new quilts and would like to make a rack to put them on. Here's how to make a quilt rack. See more »