CHICAGO -- Artist Emily Van Hoff's recent residency at boutique hotel Pendry Chicago was a first glimpse for the public to see her vibrant quilting in action. The South Loop-based designer created a ...

In ways our foremothers never envisioned, the definition of "quilt" is being stretched to the limits of artistic imagination. Quilting can encompass a bowl, a bag or a jacket -- something to hang on ...

Ever wondered about the origins of Extinction Rebellion’s logo or how the Pussyhat became synonymous with the Women’s March overnight? Consider this your starting point. First and foremost, protest is ...

PADUCAH, Ky. -- These are not your grandmother's quilts. The dazzling images at the National Quilt Museum are all contemporary works of art painstakingly created from cloth. Located in Paducah, 320 ...

When you step into Darlene Garstecki’s studio in her Hot Springs Village home, you know you are visiting an artist. Pieces of her art are displayed on two walls. There are plenty of windows that not ...

Loved for their beauty, appreciated for the industry behind their making, and cherished as links to the past, some 1,000 people passed in and out of a recent three-day quilt show in Abita Springs to ...

AKRON, Ohio — Paintings of quilt squares are popping up on barns around the country. But they’re more than just a folksy attempt to beautify the rural landscape. These are the engines of a movement to ...

Sixth graders create radial art designs to make a beautiful quilt for their school raffle. Sixth grade students created radial art designs with their initials and names. Maria DeGroot, a school ...

In American folklore, there's a legend that when enslaved peoples escaped their shackles and took to the Underground Railroad in search of freedom, they relied on quilts to guide the way. Innocuous to ...

The tradition of hanging quilts on walls stretches back in time, but the practice seems to be resonating with homeowners today. Perhaps it’s the tactile quality that offers a soft counterpoint to ever ...

The term “folk art” conjures up images of family heirlooms and design techniques passed down from one generation to the next.