Quilting Across Generations

Passing Down Techniques and Traditions

Quilting Across Generations: Passing Down Techniques and Traditions
By Bea Bobbinwell

A heartwarming, humorous, and rich celebration of the quilting legacy—stitched together one generation at a time.

Whether you grew up threading needles by your grandmother’s side or just discovered the magic of a fat quarter, Quilting Across Generations is your invitation to laugh, learn, and reconnect with the timeless joy of quilting. Packed with stories, wisdom, and the occasional runaway bobbin, this book journeys through the traditions we cherish, the modern tools we embrace, and the beautifully imperfect stitches that bind us together.

From quilting bees and ironing board lessons to "first quilt fails" and sewing in tiny spaces, each chapter brings a new patch of insight—woven with humor, memory, and love. You’ll meet stitchers from all walks of life, discover how quilting has evolved (and survived!) through generations, and be inspired to start or continue your own legacy quilt story.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Stories that celebrate grandmothers, mothers, sons, and daughters who quilt

• Honest reflections on what’s worth preserving—and what we’re happy to leave behind

• Tips, fun facts, and a generous sprinkle of fabric-fueled humor

• Encouragement to stitch your own legacy and pass it on

Quilting Across Generations is more than a book—it’s a love letter to every quilter who ever threaded a needle with hope.

Fun Fact: Quilting is practiced on every continent—even Antarctica.

Absolutely delightful book in terms of the story. It really was like sitting down at the kitchen table with a good friend.

I wish the book had been near rated by an actual person. The mispronunciations from the virtual voice detracted from the performance, but the story and the concept of the book were absolutely delightful.