If you’re anything like us, you’re already sitting on the edge of your seat in anticipation of the biggest quilting event of the year! With so much to see and do at The Festival of Quilts, how can you make sure you don’t miss any of the great things we have on offer? Relax, we’ve got you covered, here’s your complete run down of The Guild at FOQ 2022. Continue reading
Festival of Quilts
Collection Focus: All the World’s a Stage
StandardThis is the last article from the current themed series around our Festival of Quilts exhibition ‘Quilts and their Makers’. We hope you’ve enjoyed exploring some of the items in the collection, and for those of you travelling to the Harrogate Knitting and Stitching show there will be an opportunity to see a selection of these quilts again – including this fabulous, theatrical piece. Continue reading
Collection Focus: Huswife
StandardWe are so excited to be celebrating the 2021 Festival of Quilts this week with our exhibition ‘Quilts and their makers’, showcasing 10 historic quilts and 10 pieces from our contemporary works. In this show 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
Collection Focus: Mitred Patchwork
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
Collection Focus: The Wellington 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
A conversation with Sheila Frampton-Cooper
StandardUpper Street Events talk to Californian quilter Sheila Frampton-Cooper about her work, inspirations and teaching. Continue reading
A World of Sunshine and Shadow
StandardAhead 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.
Specialist Group Challenge
StandardFor 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
A Day in the Life of the Festival of Quilts Officer
StandardHi. I am Sheena and am half way through my term of office as Festival of Quilts Officer for The Guild. Continue reading
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