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Quilting has always been political!

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The world feels loud and heavy right now, and many of us are looking for ways to respond that feel grounded, creative, and sustaining. At Needles & Bolts, we believe making with our hands has always been a way to process, connect, and care for one another — especially in complicated moments. That's why we’re sharing a community project rooted in that belief.  Quilting Has Always Been Political.   These past months have left many of us feeling overwhelmed, heartbroken, and unsure how to respond to everything happening around us. When the news is constant and heavy, it can be hard to know where to place those feelings. Historically, people have often turned to making — especially fiber work — during moments like this. Long before social media, cloth and thread were used to document injustice, build solidarity, and insist on visibility. Quilting and stitching have offered people a way to respond collectively when words alone felt insufficient.  A Brief History of Fiber...
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Embark on a journey back to 1856 as we unravel the extraordinary tale of Adeline Harris Sears and her groundbreaking quiltmaking venture. In a departure from traditional signature quilts, Adeline's ambitious project sought autographs from the notable figures of her day, including luminaries like Charles Dickens, Abraham Lincoln, and more. Discover the ingenious method she employed, the phenomenal response she received, and the enchanting messages left by these historical figures. Each square of Adeline's autographs quilt is a window to a bygone era, weaving together the threads of history and celebrity culture. Join us in exploring this captivating piece of the past here . 📜✨ #History #Quiltmaking #Celebrities #TimeTravel
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Sewing for Every Body with Ms Jackie - The Scout Tee

Hello Lovelies, It’s Ms. Jackie. You may have seen me teaching or shopping at Needles and Bolts. You may even have taken a class or two with me. Have you been wondering how we decide what garment classes to teach? Well, it starts with a sample, usually in the teacher’s size. Lately, I’ve been thinking it would be nice if we could make things in a variety of sizes and work out some fit issues on a body other than my own. So, I asked our lovely boss Stella to help me out. And here we are with the first in an occasional series I’m calling Sewing for Every Body. I decided to start with the Scout Tee , a piece from our popular capsule wardrobe series. I learned quite a few things in the making of this piece for another body. Stella was not a fan of the fit of the Scout on her, so I switched to one of my tried-and-true patterns, the Cashmerette Montrose . Since Stella and I have similar measurements, I started with a size close to my own. Then the fun began. We hacked the pattern to acco...
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