by Kristen Edens | Apr 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
A Scrappy History to Become a Quilt Artist When I was six, Aunt Nancy and Aunt Helen taught me various hand-stitching skills. Whenever our families got together for holidays, vacations, or birthdays, they each had something new to teach me. Aunt Nancy first taught me...
by Kristen Edens | Mar 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
On Sunday, March 24, 2024, I presented at the St. Louis Modern Quilt Guild’s biennial quilt show. How did this happen for a self-taught, left-handed, highly introverted quilter? Simple answer: I was asked! The long answer: I joined the local modern quilt...
by Kristen Edens | Mar 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
A brief history of quilting Quilting has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries and cultures, with origins dating back to ancient times. Here’s a brief overview of the history of quilting: Early Origins: Quilting likely originated in ancient...
by Kristen Edens | Mar 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
We hope this glossary of quilt terms helps you understand the specialized language or terms of this ancient, global art form and handicraft. Quilt: A bed covering comprising three layers: the quilt top, batting (middle layer), and backing, all stitched together. Quilt...
by Kristen Edens | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
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