If you’re anything like us, you’re already sitting on the edge of your seat in anticipation of the biggest quilting event of the year! With so much to see and do at The Festival of Quilts, how can you make sure you don’t miss any of the great things we have on offer? Relax, we’ve got you covered, here’s your complete run down of The Guild at FOQ 2022. Continue reading
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What is the British Quilt Study Group?
StandardThe motto of Kipling’s mongoose was ‘go and find out’ and it is that sense of curiosity which is the driving force of the British Quilt Study Group. Continue reading
Meet Contemporary Quilt
StandardAt exhibitions where our contemporary work is on display, the most common question posed is, ‘What is contemporary quilting?’ Continue reading
We are the Miniature Quilt Group!
StandardMiniature Quilts are small versions of a full sized quilt. If a miniature quilt was viewed with no indication of size, you shouldn’t automatically realise it is a miniature quilt. Continue reading
Scrap Bag Memories by Karen Llewellyn-Parsons
StandardMiniature Quilt Group joint co-ordinator, Karen has designed a quilt made from the contents of her scrap bag. This applique, crazy patchwork and embroidery project will be really fun to do! Continue reading
Angela Daymond & Janet Goddard at the Stitch Festival
StandardWe asked tutors and Guild members Angela Daymond and Janet Goddard a few questions ahead of their workshops at The Stitch Festival, 3 – 6 March 2022 at The Business Design Centre, London. Continue reading
Appliqué with Bondaweb: decorate your designs with eye-catching appliqué motifs.
StandardAppliqué is a sewing technique that allows you to create designs by adding layers of fabric. This is the process of cutting pieces from a second fabric – or a selection of fabrics – then positioning and securing them to the main piece to form a larger pattern or design. Continue reading
Traditional Special Interest Group Challenges 2022
StandardAs we focus on the Traditional Special Interest Group, let’s take a look at some of the challenges available in 2022. All Guild members are eligible to join the Traditional SIG, so why not take a look and see what you fancy? Continue reading
Traditional Special Interest Group
StandardSince we last focused on our Special Interest Groups in 2019, the Traditional Special Interest Group have come a long way. Here to tell you more about the group is coordinator, Tanja Burlison. Continue reading
Help create a lasting Covid Commemoration
StandardThe Quilters’ Guild are teaming up with Bernina to invite quilters around the UK to join us in the creation of a special Covid Commemorative Quilt. Continue reading