For Quiltfolk Issue 02 the team traveled to Eastern Iowa. Braving subzero wind chills, we explored an integral piece of America’s quilting culture. Iowa has more quilt shops per capita than any place on earth and a reputation for being rich with quilting history. Even with high expectations, our trip did not disappoint. The people were friendly, the places were picturesque, and the quilts were bold and incredibly beautiful. Take a look below at just a few of the stories we explore in this issue.