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| 1790 | Floral wreath and basket applique becomes popular as a quilt design. Quilts are sometimes bound with woven cotton or linen tape, or narrow strips of straight-cut fabric. Intricate feathered hearts, flowers, vines and other motifs quilted during this period indicate highly accomplished stitchery and already-developed patterns for quilting. |
| 1793 | Invention of the cotton gin leads to rise of cotton industry and mills in the northeast. |
| ~1795 | Pieced Pinwheel block pattern developed. Patchwork blocks and pieced borders begin to be incorporated in quilts , but the overall design still consists of a center medallion with one or more borders. Pieced blocks are used in strips as border treatments, or as corner blocks for other borders. Reverse applique is being used in medallion centers. |
| ~1800 | Beginning of the Pioneer Era. Nine-patch and Grandmother's Basket (basket with no handle) appear as block patterns. Cloth panels specifically for making into quilt tops begin to be imported. Floral motifs are cut out and appliqued in swags, wreaths, and bouquets to frame a pre-printed center medallion panel. Marseilles Work, a type of loomed in imitation of whitework quilting is a popular import. |
| 1806 | Irish Chain pattern known. May be first use of block pattern as an overall design. |
| 1809 | A successful single green dye is introduced, making the color easier and cheaper to produce. Prior to this green is made by printing blue and yellow in the same space. |
| 1810-1830 | County Fairs begin to appear, offering prizes for needlework. Log Cabin patterns developed, first Barn Raising and then Courthouse Steps variations. The zig-zag Streak of Lightning pattern appears. Quilting is done in flower, heart, and quatrefoil designs. |
| 1812 | Second War of Independence. Patriotic themes increase. |
| 1814 | The power loom is installed in Waltham, MA. First American factory production of cloth and thread begins. |
| 1815 | Eight-pointed Star, Ohio Star, and Hourglass patterns are in use. |