Helen fell in love with the modern quilting drive. But she decided that the Quilters Guild of the UK could accommodate a new specialist group and so the Modern Quilt Guild was born.
Like many of us, Helen makes quilt for pleasure. But she also like to ensure that we can all follow the simple mantra. Yes you can, and her trimmable blocks mean that is certainly very true.
In addition, for more information you could visit www.helenhowestextiles.co.uk and modernartquilters.blogspot.co.uk.
This modern quilt made of very modern cats, was a joint effort that the two Helen's hoped would cheer up their dear friend Kate during her chemotherapy. They organised the making of the blocks, and they had enough to make this lovely double size.
Kate Percival, one of our delightful quilting f...
Sallieann joins us in the studio and shows Valerie some of the work she likes to share as a tutor. She particularly loves wool applique with a blanket stitch, but has found that there are not enough hours in the day for her to work through all the patterns and projects by hand, so has perfected t...
Jane Austen is a popular author today. In this little house we get to see that she, along with her mother and sisters, were proficient sewers.
The stunning coverlet is made entirely with English Paper Pieced patchwork. It's not a quilt because there is no wadding. It is also particularly unusu...
