Quilling or paper filigree is the art of creating designs with narrow strips of paper that have been rolled, shaped and arranged to form designs. Quilling is one of the easiest crafts to learn. Nearly all quilling is done with just a few variations of basic rolls and scrolls.

Quilling dates back to the 16th century when French and Italian nuns created ornate borders to embellish religious articles. During the 18th century, it was encouraged as a proper pastime for fashionable young ladies. Examples of quilling are found in many museums.

Beginning quillers will find that quilling is about as easy to learn and fun to do as a craft can get.

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