RAMSEY, Minnesota — Quilting is more than a craft to Jennifer Rice. It's a legacy of love. "I think it's one more way in our society that we can connect to other people," Rice said. On a summer ...
If the African American tradition of quilting has begun to find its place in the contemporary art world, it’s thanks in no small part to Carolyn Mazloomi, a self-taught quilter who has been a ...
Unless something happens, the group meets weekly and works on quilts, producing about three or four each week. “They add up quick, and we donate them to anybody in this area that might have had ...
According to three experts I spoke with, quilts remain one of the best bedding options for many sleepers. Quilting is a timeless art form and one of the oldest blanket-making techniques ...
The National Quilt Collection (view a video tour) contains both quilts made for functional, utilitarian purposes as bedding, and others made mainly for decorative purposes. The parlor throws or crazy ...
They will receive hand-sewn Quilts of Valor, a gesture that has come to embody a profound sense of appreciation for military service. This year’s theme, “Threads of Gratitude: A Quilts of ...
Before testing backpacking quilts, I didn’t understand what the hype was about. Anytime someone mentioned one, I always thought, “Can’t I just use a sleeping bag? What’s the difference?” ...
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Capital Quilter’s Guild held a quilt show, “Bringing Life to Art”. Many of the pieces focused on this theme. “The quilter’s guild is a fun place to get ...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Tireless, and often thankless work, goes on behind the scenes at the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, with research trying to identify unique information about each piece.
POCATELLO — The Portneuf Valley Quilters' Guild is holding a Quilt Fest the first week of October that will promote the art of quilting for a new generation. Debi McHugh, publicity chairman for ...
They will receive hand-sewn Quilts of Valor, a gesture that has come to embody a profound sense of appreciation for military service. This year's theme, "Threads of Gratitude: A Quilts of Valor ...
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The River Heritage Quilters’ Guild is putting on a Quilt Show & Craft Extravaganza during the first weekend of October. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on ...