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A Modern Revival: The Ladies Work Society Quilt Pattern
Discover the Garden Festival quilt pattern by Karen Lewis, inspired by the historic Ladies Work Society quilt (1870–1900). A modern take on a heritage design, open to all makers.
Slow Stitching & Wellbeing: The Benefits of Quilting
Discover how slow stitching, sashiko and quilting support mental health, helping you slow down and step away from screens.
How to Use Fabric Scraps: 10 Creative Quilting Ideas
Discover 10 practical and creative ways to use fabric scraps in quilting, inspired by tradition and sustainable making.
Beginner's Guide to Quilting in 2026
Start quilting by hand with simple tools, flexible projects and mindful stitching that fits around everyday life.
Stitched at the Edge of the Sea: The Farne Islands Quilt
Discover the Farne Islands quilt (1892–1894), made by a lighthouse keeper’s wife, and explore the story of remote coastal life, family, and historic patchwork craftsmanship.
A Quilt for a Wedding: The Story of the Agnes Bentham Coverlet
Discover the story of the Agnes Bentham wedding quilt (1869), a historic British patchwork coverlet made to celebrate marriage, craftsmanship, and family tradition.
Gooch Coverlet (1800–1820): Rare Inlaid Patchwork Quilt by Suffolk’s Gooch Sisters
Discover the Gooch Coverlet (1800–1820), a rare inlaid patchwork quilt by the Gooch Sisters of Suffolk—an exquisite example of historic craftsmanship and family heritage.
Modern vs Traditional Quilting: What’s Changed - and What Hasn’t?
Explore the differences between modern and traditional quilting, from heritage techniques to contemporary design.
Stitching Sustainably: 5 Ways to Reuse, Recycle & Repurpose
Discover 5 practical ways to reuse, recycle and repurpose fabrics in quilting, inspired by heritage and tradition.
Behind the Stitches: Jane Mills
Join us weekly for "Behind the Stitches," our blog series where we interview quilters with 14 insightful questions. Discover their quilting journeys, inspirations, favourite techniques, and more. Explore what makes each quilter unique and find common threads in our shared passion.
Behind the Stitches: Jan Bevan
Join us weekly for "Behind the Stitches," our blog series where we interview quilters with 14 insightful questions. Discover their quilting journeys, inspirations, favourite techniques, and more. Explore what makes each quilter unique and find common threads in our shared passion. This week meet Jan Bevan
Behind the Stitches: Alison Mayall
Join us weekly for "Behind the Stitches," our blog series where we interview quilters with 14 insightful questions. Discover their quilting journeys, inspirations, favourite techniques, and more. Explore what makes each quilter unique and find common threads in our shared passion.
Behind the Stitches: Judith Barker
Join us weekly for "Behind the Stitches," our blog series where we interview quilters with 14 insightful questions. Discover their quilting journeys, inspirations, favourite techniques, and more. Explore what makes each quilter unique and find common threads in our shared passion.
Behind the Stitches: Alexandra Kingswell
Join us weekly for "Behind the Stitches," our blog series where we interview quilters with 14 insightful questions. Discover their quilting journeys, inspirations, favourite techniques, and more. Explore what makes each quilter unique and find common threads in our shared passion.
Behind the Stitches: Yvonne Phennah
Join us weekly for "Behind the Stitches," our blog series where we interview quilters with 14 insightful questions. Discover their quilting journeys, inspirations, favourite techniques, and more. Explore what makes each quilter unique and find common threads in our shared passion.
Behind the Stitches: Mary Mayne
Join us weekly for "Behind the Stitches," our blog series where we interview quilters with 15 insightful questions. Discover their quilting journeys, inspirations, favourite techniques, and more. Explore what makes each quilter unique and find common threads in our shared passion. #QuiltersGuild #BehindTheStitches #QuiltingInspiration
