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 The International Quilt Study Center and Museum offers many podcasts on my favorite subject – quilting. Here’s a current list. Go to their podcasts page and check it out.

  1. “Snail Trails, Broken Dishes and a Streak of Lightning” by Mary Anne Jordan
  2. “An Aesthetic Life: the Story of Quiltmaker Rose Kretsinger” Jonathan Gregory
  3. “Childhood Treasures: Quilts Made for and by Children” Mary Ghormley
  4. “Chintz: Indian Textiles for the West” Rosemary Crill
  5. “Colonial Revival Influence on Quilt Design” Dr. Virginia Gunn
  6. “Contemporary Quiltmaking” Nancy Crow
  7. “From Fibers to Fieldwork” Nao Nomura
  8. “It’s Fashionable to be Pennsylvania Dutch Today: Disseminating Traditional Design in a Modern World.” Janneken Smucker
  9. “Like Gulliver’s Clothes: Early British Patchwork” Bridget Long
  10. “Meet the Makers: American Quilts in the Modern Age” Dr. Patricia Crews
  11. “Modern, Yet Anti-Modern: Two Sides of the Late-Nineteenth and Early-Twentieth Century Quiltmaking” Marin Hanson
  12. “Nebraska Quiltmakers”, Dr. Patricia Crews
  13. “Our Mothers’ Knees” Jean Ray Laury
  14. “Patchwork and Quilting in the UK” Dr. Sue Marks
  15. “Perfecting the Past: Colonial Revival Quilts” Melissa Slaton
  16. “Quilt Surface Design Symposium: Incubating the Innovative Quilt” Michael James
  17. “Quilts in Common” Jonathan Holstein
  18. “Quilts: Reflections of Trade, Technology & Tradition” Dr. Patricia Crews
  19. “Recycling and Resourcefulness: Quilts of the 1930s” Merikay Waldvogel
  20. “Reflections of a Traveling Quiltmaker/Teacher: What Have We Learned?” Paulette Peters
  21. “The American Quilt and the Grammar of Two-Dimensional Design” David Hornung
  22. “The Ingenious and the Spiritual: How and Why We Make Things” Stuart Kestenbaum
  23. “The Underground Railroad Quilt Controversy: Looking for the ‘Truth'” Laurel Horton

These podcasts are for personal use or educational purposes only.

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Celebrate the Spirit of the Southwest with These Stunning Indian Navajo Tribal Quilt Patterns

Quilting meets the timeless artistry of Navajo and tribal designs in this roundup of breathtaking patterns inspired by the rich traditions of the Southwest. These quilt patterns channel the bold geometry, vibrant colors, and storytelling heritage of Navajo art, offering a blend of cultural beauty and creative expression.

Whether you’re drawn to the iconic Lone Star designs, the intricate layers of the Sunset Star, or the symbolic details of the Navajo Seasons quilt, there’s something here to capture your imagination. From beginner-friendly blocks to advanced patterns that challenge your quilting skills, these projects invite you to explore the harmony of shapes, hues, and traditions.

The patterns in this collection are more than just quilts—they’re a way to connect with the past while crafting something uniquely your own. Use earthy tones, striking contrasts, or even your stash fabrics to create quilts that echo the landscapes of deserts, mountains, and wide-open skies. You’ll also find tutorials and free resources to guide you as you stitch these timeless designs.

So, if you’re ready to add a touch of tribal beauty to your quilting repertoire, these patterns will inspire you to create something extraordinary. Which one will you start with? Let us know in the comments, and let’s celebrate the artistry of Navajo and tribal quilting together.

Quilting was introduced to the Navajo people through trade, boarding schools, and missionary efforts, where European settlers and American missionaries taught sewing and quilting techniques. Over time, Navajo quilters began incorporating their artistic sensibilities into quilting, blending traditional patterns with this new medium.

Sunset Star Quilt 

Upland Quilt Pattern 

Dessert Spoon Quilt

Echo Quilt

Navajo artisans were famous for their intricate woven rugs and blankets. Using upright looms and hand-spun wool, they created bold geometric designs, often inspired by nature and spiritual beliefs. These weavings carried deep symbolism, with colors and patterns reflecting sacred meanings, family stories, or connections to the land.

Lone Star Quilt Free Pattern – Jordan Fabrics

 Navajo Seasons Quilt Pattern – Jinny Beyer Studio

Navajo Quilt Block

Homestead Star Quilt 

NAVAJO ROAD Quilt Pattern – Chris Hoover – Whirligig Designs 

Navajo – Traditional Quilt Block Tutorial LIVE – Video # 46

Tribal Musings 

 

6 Stunning Southwest Inspired Quilt Patterns

Quilt Pattern – Tapis Quilt by AGF Studio