Contrasting Binding: Breaking the Rules Quilt binding–the narrow strip of fabric that encloses the raw edges of the quilt and protects it from wear-has traditionally been treated as the finishing step of a quilt project. But in modern quilting, binding has become a...
Discover how a professional quilt appraisal can reveal the true value of your item or collection. A professional quilt appraisal can accurately determine a quilt’s age, authenticity, condition, history, resale value, and insurance value, giving you confidence in your...
What’s Old Is New: The Rise of Grannycore and Quilting If you listened to NPR recently, you may remember hearing a segment exploring a new phenomenon that’s been cleverly dubbed Grannycore. Grannycore Defined Grannycore is a cozy, nostalgia-driven aesthetic that...
The St. Louis Modern Quilt Guild held its 5th biannual quilt show March 14–15, 2026, at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex within Queeny Park. The two-day event was a vibrant, community-centered celebration of modern textile art that brought together quilters,...
The Future of Quilting: Reading the AI Tea Leaves Quilting has been around a while. In fact, since approximately 3400 BCE. Although its traditions and fundamentals have evolved over many decades, they have not been static. Over the centuries, as textile manufacturing,...
Cleaning a Quilt – A Specialized Spa Treatment Do you own a quilt? Have you loved it and used it for many years? Do you feel it is time to wash? Or, are you a weekly washer, whether something needs to be washed or not? If it is a quilt – STOP!!! No matter...
