I grew up surrounded by quilts. My grandmother has been quilting since the 1950s, and while my experience is far less than hers, it's a hobby I dove head-first into during the throes of the Covid ...
The marvel of quilting is the creation of myriad patterns using the humblest of materials: fabric, thread and batting. The result can be a utilitarian bed covering or an astonishing work of art.
If you're out for a drive in P.E.I.'s countryside you might notice something unusual hanging from barns: wooden "quilts." Twenty barns across the Island are now adorned with the brightly coloured ...