You are never too old to learn something new.
Though I am decades past my college days, I still have a desire to learn. And though I’ve been a quilter for 32 years, in my job as editor of American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine I learn something new every day. It may be I hear about the latest cutting technique, discover an easier way to machine-quilt a design, or find a different way to look at color combinations. One of the ways I learn new things is by studying vintage and antique quilts. From their block designs, quilting motifs, and fabric types, I get clues about when, where, and why quilts were made. If you’re looking for a quilt project based on designs from the past, we have two in this issue: Close to Home, page 32, from designer and historian…
