Quilting as an artform dates back to ancient Egypt, but the English term itself was not coined before the 1200s. It is believed that quilting was a popular practice in England since the early 6th Century. It’s a unique form of needlework that involves stitching three or more different fabrics together to create padded, three-dimensional bed covers/toppers, pillow covers, fashionable garments, winter clothing, and a range of sociocultural artworks. If you are relatively new to quilting, here are four tips to help you get started….