For hundreds of years, women all over this planet have been sewing quilts to keep their family members warm. And for all of these centuries, women had to do all the work "by hand" ... For hundreds of ...
Find the Modern Quilt Guild on Facebook by searching “Inland Northwest Modern Quilt Guild.” When people think of quilts, they likely imagine a classic quilt like grandma used to make … conjuring up ...
Pat Van Burkleo wasn’t looking for a hobby when his mother decided she wanted to make quilts for her grandchildren. Quilting was new to her, and she wanted her son’s input on picking out fabrics and ...
Respecting the craft In describing the allure of paper piece quilts, Leake cites the modern aesthetic and high level of control and precision. The seams of the quilt are sewn through the paper pattern ...
I work a full-time job and spend my after-work time parenting my 2-year-old daughter. I get one hour of free time between her bedtime and my own, and every night, I spend it quilting. I've been ...
I grew up surrounded by quilts. My grandmother has been quilting since the 1950s, and while my experience is far less than hers, it's a hobby I dove head-first into during the throes of the Covid ...
Traditional African quilt-making employs techniques passed down generations. Hand-stitching is a common practice, ensuring each piece is unique. The use of natural dyes from plants and minerals gives ...