The barn quilt phenomenon

Have you ever been tempted to collect old, or perhaps contemporary, quilts? As with any collectable, rare and desirable examples can cost significant sums of money. However, despite an increase in pop

Stunning fabrics to inspire your next project, new tools and books to help you to keep stretching those skills – here’s what we can’t get enough of this month… Aptly named Anthology, the dictionary de

For quilter Jo Avery, Scotland’s wild beauty is not just an influence but a collaborator in passing on the skills of a traditional craft

“Picture taking a peaceful stroll through a quaint country village with a row of charming cottages and the prettiest flock of sheep grazing in a flower-strewn meadow as you sew this majestic quilt. It

Broderie Perse has a long history and is seen in quilts and bed covers dating back to the 1700s. The literal translation means ‘Persian embroidery’ and, while historic examples are often seen embellis

■ Background fabric – Moda Chambray linen in grey – 2yds ■ Blue stripe ticking fabric (borders A and B and binding) – 1yd ■ Beige/blue print for borders D and E – 2¼yds ■ Light mixed prints – Nine (9)