Diary quilt

Eleanor Kagan | Finished my Diary Quilt that I started last October in the #hpdiaryquilt workshop with the wonderful @heidi.parkes. Swipe for a video mini… | Instagram

Heidi Parkes explores storytelling through textiles and hand stitches. Learn how to create a diary quilt like an experienced quilter and teacher.

I participated in the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 and I decided that the crazy quilt block made each month would accompany and wherever possible highlight the events which were my life in 2012. All the pages were stitched into a fibre journal of 2012. I recycled fabric from laundry bags for the pages and the fabric of a pair of lightweight denim trousers was used to make the cover. Cardboard from cereal boxes were sandwiched between the pages to give better shape to the pages and most…

Learn how to make your own diary quilt top with me here: https://www.heidiparkes.com/workshops/2023/10/1/diary-quilting-class

Learn how to make your own diary quilt top with me here: https://www.heidiparkes.com/workshops/2023/10/1/diary-quilting-class

gisella on Instagram: "Just finished my first quilt, thanks to @heidi.parkes for the story quilt kal @creativebug and to @ekta_kaul and #soothingstitchcircle members. A year long diary in fabric, with added memories. #quilt #handstitched #handmade #recycling #memories #learning #intuitivequilting #dailypracticeqal #storyquilt #handstitching #embroidey #diary #slowstitching #sustainablecrafting #sustainablequilting #quilting"

Marina Four on Instagram: "My daughter Eden’s finished #moonimprovquilt - inside and outside photos. Eden is ten and thought some of the pattern prompts a bit too icky so made it her own with her pets and loves, and admits to stitching only about 2%, but made all design and fabric choices. Pattern by @heidi.parkes . #quilt #quilting #stitching #slowstitching #moon #sewing #pockets"

Life doesn't always go as planned, just like quilts. There are life-lessons such as: pick up the pieces, try something new, and keep going.

The quilts of Gee's Bend - a powerful example of impoverished, black women creating works of art from scraps of fabric. Their story and work are inspiring.