Textile artist Gillian Cooper extols the virtues of keeping a sketchbook.
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Projects
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
Crafter’s Companion collaborates with The Quilters’ Guild to launch Multi Media die collection
StandardFrom times gone by to the modern day, quilting remains a pastime that still prides itself on paying homage to the history of the hobby through the traditional patterns and techniques passed on from generation to generation. Continue reading
Sarah Hibbert’s Log Cabin Pattern Box cushion for The Quilters’ Guild
StandardWe are delighted to share this article from Guild member Sarah Hibbert about her work, The Festival of Quilts, and her wonderful new Log Cabin design for The Guild’s Pattern Box collection.
Vlieseline Quilt-along
StandardTo celebrate the online staging of Festival of Quilts 2020, Vlieseline have created a quilt-along project to engage quilters and crafters during lockdown in the weeks leading up to FOQ. Continue reading
Crazy patchwork with Carolyn Forster
StandardJoin us as we explore the wonderful world of British quilting heritage through our exclusive series of patterns inspired by The Quilters’ Guild Museum Collection. Continue reading
Jenni’s Ultimate Quilt Course
StandardGuild member Jenni Smith introduces a new quilting course for beginners that supports The Quilters’ Guild. Continue reading
Entry deadline extension for The Vliesline Fine Art Textiles Award 2020
StandardThe deadline for entries for The Vlieseline Fine Art Textiles Award 2020 has been extended until Monday 1st June. Continue reading
