The chintz and patchwork quilt, made around 1800, is embroidered with the name 'Sally Filkes Warminster Wilts' at each corner. Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, will auction it during ...

The leaves are turning, days are getting shorter, and the nights are drawing in. It's official, cosy season is upon us, and if you're currently overhauling your bedding ready to create a winter cocoon ...

My interest in women's needlework, and especially quilts, began with a course I team-taught several years ago on women's art and literature. Because those of us teaching the course were concerned to ...

Lightweight in summer, cozy in winter—these 100 percent cotton quilts do it all. Because it’s lightweight, it stays on my bed all summer long as a topper (I’m not a one-sheet sleeper). Once the ...

The fabric she chooses features a melange of blues, from sky to Carolina to navy. Pulling in swatches of yellow, gray and white, she snips each one into a shape. She selects shapes to sew to other ...

Her secret lies in layering: start with a crisp bottom sheet, then build warmth and texture with quilts and blankets in a mix ...

If a restful night’s sleep is what you’re after, you need a cozy, warm quilt. Whether you’re considering upgrading your bed linen or acquiring a new quilt, determining the perfect one that meets your ...

Discussing the sullen mood, Haynes expounded, “We were standing backstage at Jones Beach… and seeing Chris Robinson from the Black Crowes walking across the stage, we had done a lot of playing and ...

Residents at a care home have been getting creative with wool and fabric. RMBI Care Co. Home Zetland Court, in Bournemouth, has been holding craft sessions for residents, led by activities coordinator ...

Patchwork is a centuries-old craft that involves sewing together small pieces of fabric to create a larger design. Its history is rich and global, with roots in both practicality and artistic ...