The courthouse steps quilt block is a variation of the log cabin block. Fabric strips are added in pairs on opposite sides of the center "door" to create the visual of steps. I love a classic quilt ...

A new exhibition celebrating the skill, creativity and heritage of Welsh quilting has opened its doors in Llanidloes, drawing a warm response from visitors. The Welsh Heritage Quilters Exhibition 2026 ...

This is my favorite patchwork block of all – A log cabin block. In this block, some thin strips of fabric are joined to create a very interesting look with just the color play. I really admire those ...

Karen Barr, this year’s featured quilter, made an intricate quilt with a wedding ring pattern and log cabin block design as a wedding gift for her daughter. Credit: PHOTO COURTESY KAREN BARR More than ...

The route to Gee’s Bend, Alabama winds through forests of young longleaf pine and oak trees, and past acres of cotton planted in red earth. Buildings few and far between dot the road: low-slung homes, ...

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 ...

I’ve just returned from fabric heaven, and it’s hiding in plain sight among the rolling hills of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The Log Cabin Quilt Shop in Bird in Hand isn’t just a store – it’s a ...

In its most basic form, a quilt is two layers of fabric stitched together, often with a layer fof fluffy insulation sandwiched in between. In practice, quilts are a thrillingly diverse category — ...

Quilting has been part of our Appalachian Heritage for centuries – passed down from generation to generation. Whether it’s hand-sewn or the newer machine quilting, the fabric and patterns are more ...

Quilt blocks are square or rectangular fabric pieces which are assembled and joined together to complete a quilt top. These quilt blocks are usually made by a technique called Patchwork – which is all ...