Issue 25: Rhode Island was released to the public on January 1st, 2023, and for the first time in Quiltfolk history, a freshly printed issue was celebrated with a gathering...

“It was cold … brutally cold.” I borrowed that line from Undaunted Courage, a book I read as a kid about Lewis and Clark traversing North America. Because that's exactly...

It started innocently enough when I was buying abandoned quilt tops and blocks for the Quiltfolk Foundry...

“The stories connected with Mississippi quilters, and their quilts tell of joy, tragedy, resilience, and hope, and they give us insight into our state’s history, culture, and people.” - Mary Lohrenz,...

After spending days studying incredible quilts, learning traditional techniques from masters, and pondering what exactly the "spirit of Hawaii" was, it suddenly became clear. Surprisingly, it was the surfers rather...

People who have never tried to photograph a quilt probably think it’s easy. Unlike toddlers and pets, quilts don’t move when you’re trying to take a picture. But they are...

Lily was started ca. 1930-40, and finally finished by the Quiltfolk Foundry late in 2022. “Tell the stories behind the stitches.” This simple goal is the heartbeat of Quiltfolk, the foundation...

The Quiltfolk Foundry quilt Fern was created from one of the first-ever tops I purchased for the project. While that reason alone adds to its significance, there is more: The...