Ask quiltmakers what they love about the process, and you'll hear similar answers: solitude, relaxation, focused energy. Dr. Susan Delaney Mech of Texas, a quilter and author, says: "The sensual ...

I work a full-time job and spend my after-work time parenting my 2-year-old daughter. I get one hour of free time between her bedtime and my own, and every night, I spend it quilting. I've been ...

* Refold any textile that you treasure, not just quilts, in different ways. Fold it into thirds, come back in a month and fold it along different lines to avoid excess wear. * Protect quilts from ...

"The Visitation" quilt wins top award at Houston Quilt Festival; the Texas Renaissance Festival offers tips for heat.