• There is a common belief that quilting originated for its utility rather than decoration. But in Colonial times most women were busy spinning, weaving and making clothing. Meanwhile women of the wealthy classes prided themselves on their fine quilting of wholecloth quilts. Both their trapunto and broderie perse were considered fine needlework.
• The origins of this method of craft are thought to be in the Crusades, when soldiers needed warmth as well as protection from the chafing caused by heavy armor. Additionally, there are ancient Egyptian sculptures showing figures which appear to be wearing clothing which is quilted, possibly for warmth in the chilly desert evenings.
• Quilting in Sub-continent keeps the oldest-surviving traditional history of quilting in the world, that is called ralli quilting
• Quilting is used in the making of a garment called a gambeson
• Many antique quilts made in North America have a worn-out blanket or older quilt as the internal batting layer - quilting it between new layers of fabric allowed it to continue to be useful despite being worn.