A Tompkinsville mother and son’s love of quilting is gaining them some posthumous recognition. Betty Birge and David Ray Birge made over 100 quilts together, with some being donated to museums ...

I composed a quilt of the Lord’s Supper from the New Testament. 2 thousand and 500 diamonds.” The fate of these other quilts is unknown, and their whereabouts continue to tantalize art historians.

Nationally, Quilts of Valor volunteers have been stitching together unique works of fabric art since 2003, and the local group has been making and presenting quilts since 2023.

Quilt recipient Bob Hampton of Spruce Creek also received a quilt in recognition of his 28 years of service in the Air Force. Like Brantner, he doesn’t know who nominated him.

Quilts of Valor presented quilts to the officers as a token of appreciation for their service to our country and to provide comfort and support. Each quilt is handmade by a local volunteer.

Clues layered into a quilt — the pattern and colors chosen, types of fabric and dyes — hint to the maker’s race, ethnic background, religion and economic status. Skip to Article.

We found a quilt hiding in the Pottery Barn outlet that’s ideal for staying cool during hot summer nights. The linen quilt is up to $174 off now, and available in sizes twin to California King.

I grew up surrounded by quilts. My grandmother has been quilting since the 1950s, and while my experience is far less than hers, it's a hobby I dove head-first into during the throes of the Covid ...

At the Denver-area quilt-in, Marriott's iron hissed as she glided it over each cut piece of fabric, readying it for participants like sisters Kate Waters, 56, and Carol Summers, 52.

"This group has made 175 quilts this year," said group spokeswoman Kathy Rebich. "along with other school, and health kits that we give to the needy. Also we have made baby care kits with diapers ...

9-quilt exhibit created in 1995 by Japanese women revived this month at quilt museum in Golden. By Elaine Tassy · Apr. 20, 2025, 4:00 am. Share: ...