The Quilters' Guild Collection blog
The Quilt Museum and Gallery closed its doors on Saturday 31stOctober 2015. The Collection, which is held by the Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles, will continue to be cared for and exhibited at exhibitions. Here you'll find all the latest news and updates from The Quilters' Guild Collection as well as previous posts from the Quilt Museum and Gallery.
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Call for Papers - BQSG Study Group Seminar 2024
Posted on Monday, 25th September 2023 11:00 AM
Are you interested in the history and development of British patchwork and quilting? Then the BQSG might be the group for you!
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A Diverse Patchwork Exhibition - Artist Gallery Talks
Posted on Friday, 30th June 2023 09:29 AM
For those visiting The Festival of Quilts this August, we’re thrilled to offer a series of short gallery talks on our Collections stand this...
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OPEN MONTH - 1-29 March 2023
Posted on Friday, 16th December 2022 10:21 AM
We look forward to welcoming visitors to see some of the latest additions to The Quilters' Guild Museum Collection
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Amy Emms - North Country Quilter
Posted on Thursday, 6th January 2022 10:45 AM
Read about the legendary North Country quilter and see some of the items made by her in The Quilters' Guild Museum Collection.
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Exploring Strippy Quilts: Research by Helen Barnes
Posted on Tuesday, 9th March 2021 11:00 AM
Quilters' Guild Amy Emm's Bursary winner Helen Barnes shares some of her ongoing research on North Country Strippy Quilts.
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Theme: Festival of Quilts Guild Challenge Winners
Posted on Thursday, 4th February 2021 08:50 AM
Explore 5 items from the Collection which won the Quilters' Guild Challenge, sponsored and purchased by Bernina, our Collection Sponsors.
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Perfectly Imperfect
Posted on Monday, 9th November 2020 08:00 AM
Explore 5 quilts from The Quilters' Guild Collection with some unique quirks and mistakes
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Happy Halloween!
Posted on Saturday, 24th October 2020 08:00 AM
Explore 5 items from The Quilters' Guild Museum Collection with a spooktacular details
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Theme: Quilts from the British Isles
Posted on Monday, 19th October 2020 07:00 AM
Explore 5 quilts from The Quilters' Guild Collection made from different parts of the British Isles.
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Focus on Fifties
Posted on Monday, 12th October 2020 08:00 AM
Explore 5 items from The Quilters' Guild Museum Collection made in mid-20th century.