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
Upper Street Events talk to Californian quilter Sheila Frampton-Cooper about her work, inspirations and teaching. Continue reading
Ahead of the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham this summer, Upper Street Events talk to Carolyn Ducey at the International Quilt Museum about their planned exhibition of historic Amish quilts.
For those of you who aren’t yet members of the Guild you may not know that, once a member, you are also eligible to join one of our five specialist groups. Continue reading
Hi. I am Sheena and am half way through my term of office as Festival of Quilts Officer for The Guild. Continue reading
This 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
For 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
Did 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
Don’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
This year marks a very special coincidence of dates and events which has inspired the design behind the Festival of Quilts 2018 badge. Continue reading
