We are looking forward to celebrating the 2021 Festival of Quilts by showcasing our forthcoming exhibition ‘Quilts and their makers’, taking 10 historic quilts and 10 pieces from our contemporary works. Newsletter readers can take a sneak peek in advance, as over the coming months we explore the variety and skill of our makers both past and present, and celebrate their creativity in a selection of the quilts which will be on display. Continue reading
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Bursary Application Opportunities
StandardDid you know that Guild membership gives you access to many Bursaries & Awards? Let’s take a look at three upcoming bursaries open to applications now, as well as some work from past winners. Continue reading
The Quilters’ Guild Virtual Conference & AGM 2021
StandardWe are pleased to announce that The Quilters’ Guild will be hosting its first ever Virtual Conference! Continue reading
Collection Focus: Shadow Quilted Slippers
StandardWe are looking forward to celebrating the 2021 Festival of Quilts by showcasing our forthcoming exhibition ‘Quilts and their makers’, taking 10 historic quilts and 10 pieces from our contemporary works. Newsletter readers can take a sneak peek in advance, as over the coming months we explore the variety and skill of our makers both past and present, and celebrate their creativity in a selection of the quilts which will be on display. Continue reading
Sketchbooks for Quilters
StandardTextile artist Gillian Cooper extols the virtues of keeping a sketchbook.
Continue readingThe Betsy Cope Quilt
StandardWe are looking forward to celebrating the 2021 Festival of Quilts by showcasing our forthcoming exhibition ‘Quilts and their makers’, taking 10 historic quilts and 10 pieces from our contemporary works. Newsletter readers can take a sneak peek in advance, as over the coming months we explore the variety and skill of our makers both past and present, and celebrate their creativity in a selection of the quilts which will be on display. Continue reading
Winter Pocket design competition with Yale University Press
StandardThe Quilters’ Guild Museum Collection is fortunate to have a number of interesting and unusual pieces of patchwork and quilted clothing which date from the 18th and 19th centuries, including two pockets. Continue reading
Create a festive mask with Moira Neal
StandardWe could all do with a bit of festive cheer right now, and how better to achieve this than to put our sewing skills to use? Continue reading
Free places on The BIG JANOME Skill Share with Jenni Smith!
StandardJanome UK launch The BIG JANOME Skill Share with Jenni Smith to celebrate their 100th birthday, and 100 pairs of entrants will be given FREE access to Jenni’s Ultimate Quilt Course to celebrate! Continue reading
Travel & Education Bursary for Guild members
StandardDid you know that being a member of The Quilters’ Guild can give you access to funds to further your passion? Continue reading