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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
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Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
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National Quilting Day is celebrated in America by quilters all over the US. The event is organized by small quilting societies and even streets. People hang their quilts from their balconies and gardens to show the amazing patterns, colors, and richness of their warm textiles. The National Quilt Museum is known for holding the world’s largest quilt collection.
National Quilting Day is celebrated globally by quilters. Locals and artisans display their quilts at these special events hosted by a museum. It gives them the opportunity to tell stories through their artwork.
According to the Quilt Alliance, this event is inspired by ‘Quilter’s Day Out’. In 1989, the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society organized this event on the third Saturday of March. Following its success, the National Quilting Association took it to the national level. The first official event was held on March 22, 1992. It has been celebrated ever since, and quilt artists from around the globe have been welcomed with open arms.
In 1993, The Quilt Alliance, a non-profit organization, was formed with the mission to share the American history of quilts.
National Quilting Day, or rather the whole week, is the time to think of new ideas to promote the art of quilting. Here are some important aspects of the timeline related to National Quilting Day:
Quilts hold historical significance for Americans. Quilts were presented on wedding days, handed down from mother to daughter, as symbols of love and family history. The fabric wasn’t easily available and it was expensive. Hence, saving and collecting old pieces of fabric and scraps from worn-out clothes was common practice. Nine Patch Quilt is one of the seven celebrated quilting patterns that are made of square scraps of clothes. Another pattern called 'Log Cabin' is said to be associated with Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.
Quilting is considered an integral part of colonial textiles and art. Since many slaves were from different civilizations, African-American quilting became a tradition in itself. The quilting pattern of flying geese and bear paws was used as a form of communication code. It helped slaves find food and water when they started escaping in the mid-1800s. National Quilting Day could be considered a ‘thank you’ to quilters to show them that their contributions to society are valued and that they should keep humanity alive with their art.
Uploading photos of our old quilts on social networking websites is an easy and good way to raise awareness about National Quilting Day.
Support a quilting artist by becoming a patron and helping them to preserve the art they are proud of in the age of mechanically produced comforters.
Organize or visit special quilt shows or exhibitions. Visit the National Quilt Museum.
Buy or advertise your local quilt shops.
Learning to quilt with grandparents is one of the meaningful ways to celebrate the special day. You can also help them finish their ongoing quilting project.
By attending events organized across the country by different quilting societies.
Yes, March is National Quilting Month.
March is National Quilting Month.
National Quilting Day is on Saturday, March 19, 2022.
The quilting industry is reported to be worth billions of dollars. Celebrating this event acts as an advertisement for quilts and a new opportunity for sellers to expand trade, benefiting the economy.
Celebrating this event allows small-skilled workers to show their quilts to a wider audience without spending much.
National Quilting Day was initially led by the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society.
People visit their local quilting shops over the weekend and purchase products to create more employment opportunities for the workers.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| March 21, 2020 | Saturday |
| March 19, 2021 | Friday |
| March 18, 2022 | Friday |
| March 16, 2023 | Thursday |
| March 16, 2024 | Saturday |
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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