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]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/ http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/ Sewing in Wartime

]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/ http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/ York Open Studios Local textile artist Alison Bramley will be exhibiting some of her work and doing demonstrations at the Museum.

Follow the trail of artists at venues around the city, more information can be found at www.yorkopenstudios.co.uk

]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/general-events/01270.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/general-events/01270.html York Open Studios

Local textile artist Alison Bramley will be exhibiting some her work and doing demonstrations at the Museum.

]]> Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/general-events/01269.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/general-events/01269.html York Open Studios Local textile artist Alison Bramley will be displaying her work and giving demonstrations at the Museum.

]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/general-events/01268.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/general-events/01268.html Fabric Fun for Families Free, family-friendly holiday activities aimed at tots to tens and their families.

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/families-young-people/01255.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/families-young-people/01255.html Easter Holiday Workshops Easter Holiday workshops for young people aged 7-15yrs.

]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/families-young-people/01254.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/families-young-people/01254.html Piping and Binding masterclass workshop with Philippa Naylor

A half-day masterclass workshop with award-winning quilters, teacher and author Philippa Naylor.

]]> Sat, 03 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/adult-community-learners/01253.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/adult-community-learners/01253.html Meet the Maker Demonstration by Kate Dowty, Contemporary Quilt Group

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/general-events/01252.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/general-events/01252.html 'Breakthrough' by Contemporary Quilt

‘Breakthrough’ by the Contemporary Quilt group focuses on design and innovation

]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/breakthrough-by-contemporary-quilt.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/breakthrough-by-contemporary-quilt.html Inspired by the Past: Traditional Practice and Contemporary Conversations ‘Inspired by the Past’ shows how historic techniques, style and purpose continue to influence and inspire new textile work.

]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/inspired-by-the-past-traditional-practice-and-contemporary-conversations.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/inspired-by-the-past-traditional-practice-and-contemporary-conversations.html 'Marvelous Mum' patchwork bags A Mother's Day Workshop for young people aged 7-16yrs

]]> Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/families-young-people/01251.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/families-young-people/01251.html Quilt Treasures

The fantastic Quilters' Guild book of British quilting history is now reprinted in paperback and full colour.

]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:27:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/quilt-museum-news/01286.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/quilt-museum-news/01286.html Quilt Museum Newsletter Issue 2 February 2010 Quilt Museum and Gallery Newsletter Issue 2 - February 2010

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:32:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/quilt-museum-news/01285.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/quilt-museum-news/01285.html Quilting Around the World Join us for a four-week course on Wednesday evenings full of inspiring, multi-cultural quilting techniques from around the world, from ‘Sashiko’ to ‘Seminole’!

]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/adult-community-learners/01249.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/adult-community-learners/01249.html Sewing with Your Children

Saturday 20th February – Saturday 29th May – Sewing with Your Children

]]> Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/families-young-people/01248.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/events/families-young-people/01248.html Limited Edition Wholecloth Mug

A new wholecloth mug design now available in the Quilt Museum gift shop

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:38:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/quilt-museum-news/01284.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/quilt-museum-news/01284.html New publications in the Quilt Museum shop

Catalogues for Celtic Fringe, and Namad by Bita Gheezelayagh

]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:57:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/quilt-museum-news/01283.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/quilt-museum-news/01283.html Namad: A Persian Journey in Felt by Bita Ghezelayagh

Bita Ghezelayagh, has practised as an architect, interior designer, film producer and costume designer and now divides her time between London and her native Tehran. In ‘Namad: A Persian Journey in Felt’, she presents a collection of over 20 thick felted and embroidered ‘T’ shaped tunics traditionally worn by Iranian shepherds

]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/current/namad-a-persian-journey-in-felt-by-bita-ghezelayagh.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/current/namad-a-persian-journey-in-felt-by-bita-ghezelayagh.html The Celtic Fringe: Wholecloths of Wales and Scotland

The Wholecloth Tradition explores the techniques, history and motifs used in wholecloth quilting, concentrating on the North Country wholecloth style. On display are several pieces of Amy Emms' work, including a small case of her tools and some smaller pieces.

]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/current/the-celtic-fringe-wholecloths-of-wales-and-scotland.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/current/the-celtic-fringe-wholecloths-of-wales-and-scotland.html Archaeological Survey of St Anthony's Hall York Archaeological Trust monitored underpinning and ground works during refurbishment of the Grade I Listed St Anthony's Hall for the York Conservation Trust. St Anthony's stands on the side of a hill sloping towards the River Foss just outside the area of the Roman fortress but within the defences of the medieval city. The building has a complex history of development and it was hoped archaeology would add to the story of its development.

]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:38:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/interviews/01282.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/interviews/01282.html The Patch Project goes live! 'The Patch Project', an exciting and unique City of York Council initiative in partnership with the Quilt Museum and Gallery, goes live this January.

]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:24:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/adult-community-learners/01281.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/adult-community-learners/01281.html Quilt Museum Newsletter Issue 1

Catch up on what's been happening at the Quilt Museum with our first edition of our Newsletter.

]]> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:45:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/quilt-museum-news/01280.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/quilt-museum-news/01280.html Conversation Print Top 'Quilt of the Month'

The Quilt Museum and Gallery has over 700 items in its collection, including quilts, coverlets, costume and artefacts. This month's 'Quilt of the Month', the Conversation Print Top, was researched by Anna Honing, one of our Collection's volunteers. Read on to find out about the fascinating printed designs on this late 19th century patchwork top.

]]> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:44:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/quilt-history-articles/01279.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/quilt-history-articles/01279.html Discovering the Barbara Bailey Artefact Collection

Museum Volunteer Dr Lee Ronald shares her investigation of the Barbara Bailey Artefact Collection

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:58:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/artists-stories/01278.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/artists-stories/01278.html The Handling Collection

In addition to the Heritage Collection, the museum also houses a 'Handling Collection' for educational purposes. Quilting is a tactile art and touching a quilt, feeling its weight and fabric, is an important way of experiencing the art.

]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:59:00 GMT http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/interviews/01263.html http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/blog/interviews/01263.html