Mark Twain once wrote, “If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.”

At Quiltfolk we can now echo that advice, since we arrived in Massachusetts on the heels of a hurricane, just in time for the impending tropical storm that followed. Gratefully, we were able to weather the (literal) storms in pursuit of some of the most fascinating quilters, designers, shops, and guilds that the eastern half of the state has to offer. And as Mr. Twain suggested, we stuck around long enough to see the clouds part and for the sun to reveal the world-famous, fire-orange foliage of a New England fall.

In a region brimming with hues and history alike, the quilters and artists you’ll meet in Issue 05 might be our most eclectic group yet.