TRAVERSE CITY — Books and quilts have at least three things in common. They’re colorful, often tell a story and can be an art form. They also can be comforting, especially in the hands of the Pine ...

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A picture of birds drawn on a block by I. & P. Starr. (Courtesy of Judy Bauer) The journey of a historical Berks County quilt to its place of origin began nearly 20 years ago. In 2005, Judy Bauer was ...

DALTON To speed the passage of long winter's days spent indoors, I have dusted off my sewing machine and started a few new projects. I've long admired quilts, and the patience required to complete ...

A barn quilt made by Sandy Heyman of Burns shows the gridwork that is the backdrop to making one. Annie Calovich The Wichita Eagle Barn quilts have become a colorful addition to rural USA, crowning ...