A quilt is a multilayered thing, both physically and, in many cases, metaphorically. In the right hands, it can be a functional, warm blanket, a work of art, and a way of stitching together memories ...

Quilting is not your grandmother’s hobby anymore. You wouldn’t think that two layers of fabric with some stuffing in between would cause such fervent devotion. But the crafting of quilts, in their ...

There is a good chance you didn't immediately think of someone with dreadlocks using a high-tech sewing machine while while a hard rock band plays in the background. "I've got a nice mix of modern and ...

'Ta-da!" is one of the most common interjections in the English Language used to convey a sense of accomplishment or pride. For Jill Churchill, the phrase was just that: the signal of success ...

Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle are pioneers in the modern quilt movement. The Oak Park couple, who have been professional quiltmakers for 21 years, are co-founders of the Modern Quilt Studio, and are ...

In this winter of hunkering down at home, there's a trend that's just right for the times: quilts as decor and as art. An artistic quilt might be displayed prominently on a wall, thrown over a couch, ...

Sincere Studio is a nonprofit, community-focused sewing center which opened this month in Northeast Portland. Founder Frances Andonopoulos finds inspiration in awareness-raising projects like the AIDS ...