Tie quilting is a quick way to finish the quilt and the easiest of the quilting options.

Newly retired, Dad waited by the front door to take my mom grocery shopping. “Tom, you can’t wear that,” Mom exclaimed. “Why? Don’t I match?” he asked. A fair question, since Dad was notoriously color ...

Last year we did a column on kitsch crafts, and one of the featured projects was an apron made of men’s ties. We presented the apron to a friend on her birthday, and she advised us during the holiday ...

Tootie Watford is a self-taught quilter. Her traditional and contemporary designs reflect her innate creativity and remarkable use of color and pattern. As the granddaughter of a quilter, Tootie, had ...