I have found two examples of embroidered Bible quilts, one still a work in progress, that were made using “Aunt Martha’s New Testament Designs” and/or “Aunt Martha’s Old Testament Designs.” Joanne Fabrics carries them online only. The directions are in … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2012
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Rosemary Youngs has championed the Bible quilts in my search to this point. She has designed two awesome Bible quilts, one for the Old Testament and one for the New Testament. She created these quilt block patterns about 10 years ago. … Continue reading
Harriet Powers’ Bible Quilt was made in about 1886 by a black woman. It gained some acclaim in her time, and now hangs in the Smithsonian Institution. Read more about this amazing woman and her quilt here. … Continue reading