My Quilt Story: Jessica Plunkett, Spiderscope
We met with Jessica Plunkett at QuiltCon 2022 to hear the story behind her quilt “Spiderscope”. Check out her quilt story today! … More
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My Quilt Story: Susan Hudson
We met with Susan Hudson at Quiltcon 2022 as she recounts history through her quilts, chronicling the hardships endured by her ancestors. … More
My Quilt Story: Karen Duling, Languishing Looks Like This
Karen Duling is a contemporary quilter in mid-Michigan who specializes in dog-themed quilts. Her work is whimsical and heartwarming. Here, … More
My Quilt Story: Latifah Saafir, We Still Matter
We met with Latifah Saafir at QuiltCon 2022 to hear the powerful story behind her quilt, “We Still Matter.” … More
QuiltCon 2022 Feature: Social Justice Sewing Academy, Remembrance Project
We met with Sara Trail to discover her inspiring and moving tribute to those we have lost too soon as a part of the Social Justice Sewing Academy Remembrance Project. … More
My Quilt Story: Betsy Vinegrad
Betsy is an acclaimed quilter, and her quilts are works of art. Her quilts have won ribbons at national festivals, some are featured in the book “Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts by Ranae Merrill, and her Mod Blocks 2 is currently exhibited in the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky. … More
2020 Vision: QuiltCon 2022 Best in Show
Congratulations to the QuiltCon 2022 Best in Show winner, “2020 Vision”! Pieced and hand quilted by fiber artist and emergency … More
My Quilt Story: Ben Millett, Phosphorific (Tri-Color)
Ben Millett takes a modern approach with his quilted projects, preferring to work with solids in saturated colors. … More
Quilt Coat Controversy
How do you feel about making clothing from vintage quilts? See what the members of the quilting community have to say about this popular trend. … More
Latifah Saafir: QuiltCon 2022 Featured Artist
Latifah Saafir creates designs that are graphic and contemporary, featuring challenging techniques with meticulous attention to detail. … More
QuiltCon 2022 Recap
Modern quilting artists and enthusiasts from all over the country headed to Phoenix, AZ, for the Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon 2022 event. … More
QuiltCon 2013, the Highlights
As promised, I put together some fun highlights from QuiltCon 2013 for you. This inaugural event, hosted by the Modern Quilt Guild in Austin, Texas, was a ton of fun. But see for yourself what this impressive exhibition of the best quilts following the new movement had to offer. Plus all the happy faces that were able to attend this great event.
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