Janette Bell finds fascination in quilts with a narrative. Continue reading
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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.
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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
Contemporary khatwa from Bihar
StandardChitra Balasubramaniam explains how ancient skills are being applied to modern designs. 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.
Research as Inspiration: Log Cabin
StandardBritish Quilt Study Group member Janet Rae takes you on a journey through the history of the Log Cabin design. Continue reading
