A triple Irish chain pattern quilt will be raffled off by the Northwest Quilters. (Janet Eastman) Eileen G. Fitzsimons of Southeast Portland cares about quilts. She has been making them for 40 years ...
You've inherited Grand-mother's 100-year-old quilt or bought one recently for chilly nights. But how do you enjoy and care for these heirlooms? Rather than shove them into the attic and out of sight, ...
Two readers inquired recently about the best way to store antique quilts. With our weather so warm, it is time to revisit this important information. Quilts and other antique cotton fabrics are ...
Putting together a quilt requires doing it piece by piece. It’s a craft that requires patience as you work toward a bigger goal. The Pine Needle Quilters have displayed that diligence in producing ...
When Susan Foreman unpacked a trunk in her attic last summer, she was devastated to find her grandmother's quilt ruined. Packed away at least 15 years ago, the quilt, which held many childhood ...
WEST NEWBURY — The West Newbury Historical Society will sponsor a program Wednesday at 7 p.m. on “Proper Care and Storage of Your Quilts” at the society’s home, the William Hills House, 407 Main St.