Quilting history can actually be traced all the way back to 3400 BC when clothing and bedding was first quilted so that people could keep warm. If you think about it, layering fabric to stay warm was an excellent idea. All those centuries ago, no one had heaters or heavy coats to keep the cold out. Quilting history show that this craft that has become popular today in making beautiful bedding products, back then it was used more for creating items of necessity such as the warm clothing. Not only is quilting useful, it is great fun. Many different groups throughout history have used the art of quilting for making wonderful items. We will be looking at a few of these groups that helped make quilting history.