LeMoyne Stars quilt, c. 1880-90, 85 13/16 x 75 1/8 in. ( x cm), Cotton; pieced and quilted, United States, 19th century, Pieced quilts, such as this, require fabric components that are uniform in shape and size. Variations can distort the overall design. To ensure standardization, quilters often use templates to cut fabric pieces accurately. In the late 1800s, templates were cut from sheets of tin or paper. Today, they are often made from plastic

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