Sustainable quilting

When you pull at the threads of clothing ‘take-back’ schemes, all may not be as it seems. We explore what happens when textiles reach the end of their life, and the environmental consequences of their disposal

Sophie Morgan

Cushions, rugs, upholstered stools and sofa blankets are the ingredients in a pleasing new trend

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The traditions of patchwork and quilting go back hundreds of years, though, as with other textiles, few pieces survive many generations, unless an item has been cherished and cared for. Initially, it