I work a full-time job and spend my after-work time parenting my 2-year-old daughter. I get one hour of free time between her bedtime and my own, and every night, I spend it quilting. I've been ...

September is finally here, and we’re putting the hottest days of the year behind us in favor of crisp air, lower humidity, and windows-open weather. One of our favorite parts of early fall is the ...

After winning a $2 prize at a country fair during the Civil War, an extraordinary quilt vanished from sight. It remained mostly forgotten until the 1990s, when modern quilters rediscovered the unique ...

For Edith Edmunds, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why she plans to be sewing on Juneteenth. "It's what I love to do," she told NPR in a phone ...

Quality sleep can add years to your life, according to a 2023 study by the American College of Cardiology. Needless to say, comfortable bedding is a worthy investment — it can balance your body ...

The work of the African American quilters Laverne Brackens and Sherry Byrd, who continue the thread of the family tradition, will be on view at the Berkeley Art Museum. By Jori Finkel Reporting from ...

Interest in yarn crafts has seen a big rise in recent months ⁠— and bargello is a stunning new one to try, with easy projects and eye-catching results. It’s a form of embroidery and perfect for fans ...

I grew up surrounded by quilts. My grandmother has been quilting since the 1950s, and while my experience is far less than hers, it's a hobby I dove head-first into during the throes of the Covid ...

The Paul Family Quilt (1830-35), on display in "Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories," was made for a four-poster bed. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston In 1812, Catherine Paul moved from Greenwich, ...