Hi. I am Sheena and am half way through my term of office as Festival of Quilts Officer for The Guild. Continue reading
Guild News
TERCENTENNIAL: Celebrating 300 years of Britain’s oldest dated patchwork coverlet
StandardThis year at the Festival of Quilts our Quilters’ Guild Collection exhibition celebrates 300 years of the iconic 1718 Silk Patchwork Coverlet, exploring extensive research on the piece and how its unique design is still an inspiration for makers today. Continue reading
Visitor’s Choice at the Festival of Quilts
StandardFor those of you attending the Festival of Quilts at the NEC this month, we’d like to invite you to have your say by voting for your favourite quilt. Continue reading
Festival of Quilts is for kids too!
StandardDid you know we have over 400 Young Quilter members and 13 affiliated school groups in the UK? Find out more about Festival of Quilts through the eyes of our youngest members. Continue reading
Meet a member – Florence Knapp & your chance to enter our exciting giveaway!
StandardGet to know The Guild better by meeting our talented members! We have interesting and inspiring members all over the country doing amazing sewing and we want you to be able to share their work. Continue reading
Coming soon to Festival of Quilts
StandardDon’t miss out on all The Quilters’ Guild has to offer this year at the Festival of Quilts, we have exciting news about quilting superstars and a special offer for new members! Continue reading
Inspiration for the 2018 Festival of Quilts souvenir badge
StandardThis year marks a very special coincidence of dates and events which has inspired the design behind the Festival of Quilts 2018 badge. Continue reading
Meet a Member – Carolyn Gibbs
StandardGet to know The Guild better by meeting our talented members! We have interesting and inspiring members all over the country doing amazing sewing and we want you to be able to share their work.
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Festival of Quilts 2018 special exhibition – ‘Our Quilt Heritage’
StandardWe all like talking. We all like quilting. We like patchwork, fabric and nosing around to see how a quilt was made, too. Come and indulge yourself and join us at the ‘Our Quilt Heritage’ stand. Continue reading
The 1718 Coverlet visits Bath
StandardMany of you may be aware that the Quilters’ Guild Collection’s historic 1718 patchwork coverlet is currently being exhibited at the American Museum in Britain, Bath. Read on to hear Kate Hebert, Chief Curator, tell you about the Museum, its founders and the quilts in their collection. Continue reading
