Fun Facts

Look who we spied in Woman's World Magazine this week - our own beloved Barbara Black! Pop on over to our blog and learn how Barbara got healthy by losing 110 lbs. We are so proud of her!

What is the Grand Prize for International Quilting Weekend 2024? Here's a Sneak Peek!

Last week we featured an exhibit of Gee's Bend quilts that were on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. In the same gallery was a collection of furniture covered with digitally reproduced designs of those quilts. Learn about this exclusive furniture collection celebrating the work of Mary Lee Bendolph, Delia Bennett, Annie E. Pettway, Loretta Petway, and Magdalene Wilson of Gee's Bend.

From C&T Publishing: "Take the survey for your chance to win an exciting prize! Your voice will be heard by the leaders who drive innovation in the quilting industry. Make your voice heard by taking the 2024 Quilter's Survey. Opt into the drawing at the end of the survey, and you will be eligible to win one of several $50 gift cards ($3,000 total) as a thank-you for sharing your time and opinion."

From Quilts, Inc.: "Quilts, Inc., producers of International Quilt Festival and International Quilt Market, announced today that Christa Parker has been named the new Manager of Special Exhibits. While Becky Navarro—who previously held the position and has retired—will take a new part-time role as Sponsorship Coordinator." Find out more about these two wonderful additions to Quilts, Inc. by clicking below.

Have you ever thought about how your sewing machine works? Well, short of you taking it apart, how would you know? This informative video from Veritasium explains the history of and the inner workings of a standard sewing machine so that you will know how it works and appreciate all it does to help you be a great quilter.

Tired of making cookies, wrapping packages, or trekking through the snow? Join us here at The Quilt Show for some relaxation and learning. From 12/24/2023 until 1/2/2024, we are opening up to everyone for FREE our Masterclass series of shows. You can learn all you ever wanted to know about quilting from some of our top talented teachers.

From BERNINA: "Did you make the nice list this year? Then the BERNINA presser feet are sure to fill your stockings with great gifts! Our camera team was lucky enough to observe their secret Christmas activities. Have fun watching!"

On Friday we revealed the Kona Cotton Color of the Year for 2024. Now, Pantone has unleashed their Color of the Year for 2024 as well. Did you guess the color on Friday? Do you already know what Pantone's is? Their Color of the Year is "a warm and cozy shade highlighting our desire for togetherness with others and the feelings this creates" Click through to find out what it is!

It's that time of the year. The Kona Cotton Company has revealed its Color of the Year for 2024. Any guesses as to what it may be? We'll give you a hint, it shares its name with a drink.

Capt'n John's trek to discover Modern Bridges that will inspire quilters has taken him all over the world and his trip has ended in the South of France where he's reached The Millau Viaduct. Quilters will appreciate how this bridge brought cultures together. Also, the size of this bridge and the complexity of its construction make this a bridge that only a Baltimore Album Quilt maker can understand…

On his second trip to England for his journey of Modern Bridges that inspire quilters, Capt'n John came across The Gateshead Millennium Bridge in England. How did inspiration strike John for this bridge? It reminded him of the beneficial qualities of any good quilt in your home, useful, beautiful, and gives off a simple appearance that is anything but simple.

Capt'n John's search for Modern Bridges that will inspire quilters has brought him to China's Zhejiang province and the majestic Ruyi Bridge. Have you ever seen a quilt and wondered, "How'd they do that?" This bridge will have you asking the same question. As is very common with many of today's quilts, it combines the traditional with the modern.

Capt'n John's search for Modern Bridges that will inspire quilters has brought him to Venice, Italy this week for a trip across the Ponte della Costituzione Bridge, or in english the Constitution Bridge. How does this bridge inspire the design aspirations of today's quilters? Read on to find out!

We've heard of providing a helping hand for someone, but the Golden Bridge in Vietnam looks to be doing a lot more than just that. In his research for Modern Bridges to inspire quilters, Captn' John found that some said there was not a real need for this bridge, due to its cost and grand design. But we hope that you can agree with the beauty of the final result that art for its own sake, in this case, is enough.

This week in our series focusing on Modern Bridges that provide inspiration for quilters, Captn' John features a bridge that is based on a mathematical concept, that of the Infinity Bridge in Stockton-on-Tees, England. There are many forms from science that have been featured in quilts, and notice how this bridge achieves its form by interacting with its environment.