The most expensive quilt ever sold at auction is a Civil War-era quilt known as the Reconciliation Quilt. It was bought for $264,000 at Sothebys in 1991. It is now at the International Quilt Study Center at the University of Nebraska .

What is the most popular quilt block?

Log Cabin block The Log Cabin block is one of the most well-known and popular of all patchwork patterns.

What does a quilt represent?

Quilts often symbolize resourcefulness, as quilters use what resources they have to make a quilt as a covering. Quilts can also symbolize heritage, as they are created using fabrics that represent a moment in time.