National Quilting Day recognizes quiltmakers and their quilt-making abilities. The word ‘quilt’ comes from the Latin word ‘culcita,’ which means stuffed sack, it became adapted to the English language from the French word ‘cuilte.’ Quilting practices can be found in almost every area of ...
As the largest and most extensive quilt festival in Pennsylvania, a state renowned for its quilting heritage, PNQE continues to celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship of the quilting community. Click here to enter the Celebrating Women: A Quilter’s Perspective Special Exhibit Challenge Click Here...
Why We Love National Sew a Jelly Roll Day Quilting is fun Quilting can be quite an interesting activity, as long as you can get the hang of it. It’s also a good way to relieve stress. Quilting is good for bonding Quilting is a good bonding exercise. This is especially true for a ...
As it is, the lively 76-year-old runs euchre clubs, participates in quilting and handles microphone duties during coffee hour every other Wednesday. Article content Article content “There’s stuff going on all the time. I’m kind of a joiner, but I really ...
the Parsons School of Design graduate “expresses a sentimentality for the past through the study of personal narratives and historical techniques,” according to the museum release. “Modern workwear silhouettes united with female-centric traditions of quilting, mending, and appliqué sha...
WASHINGTON, DC.-The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture unveiled “In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World”—its first international touring exhibition—Dec. 13. Through powerful forms of artistic expressions, such as quilting, ...
One day, I decided to give quilting a(n)___myself for my daughter. I carefully___the fabric (面料) I thought she would enjoy, and maybe I was still trying to make a___between Mom and myself in this way. I always thought what had___her to quilting late in life. I imagined...