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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

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

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

■ 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)

The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, featuring 42 quilts and 23 individual panels, honours 384 individuals affected by HIV and AIDS. Part of the world’s largest community art project, it has been shown globall

After illness forced Louise Watson to give up her job as a teacher, she turned to embroidery. Now, she embraces the slow art of sewing as part of a more meditative way of life