Redbud Quilters Guild members learn from famed fabric designer

As Deb Strain told the story, members of the Redbud Quilters Guild gasped at the notion of a mass-produced polyester quilt. They were also expressing disapproval at the revelation that ...

The Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts for Ounce-Counting Cubicle Refugees

Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.
The Herald-Dispatch

Sew Blessed Barn Quilts to host class at Kathy’s Quilts in Hurricane next weekend

The history of making and adding barn quilts to a farm structure goes back to the Europe of 300 years ago and the idea has ...
Marion County Record

Weekly quilters sew up decades of tradition and camaraderie

Although quilting has enjoyed a resurgence in the U.S. in recent decades, most quilters sew with machines. However, interest in more traditional quilting methods also is growing — a trend fueled by ...
WKMS

‘Nautical Stars’ mural in Paducah pays tribute to country’s 250th anniversary

Ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, Quilt City USA Murals installed a new piece of floodwall artwork on Monday. The ...
insider.si.edu

National Museum of the American Indian Hosts a National Quilt Along in Recognition of America’s 250th

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will host a nationwide quilt-along project to reflect on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the ...
Science Daily

String theory suddenly emerged from simple physics rules

Physicists may have uncovered a surprising new clue that string theory—the idea that the universe is built from unimaginably tiny vibrating strings—could be more than just a mathematical fantasy.
MIT Technology Review

Just pull a string to turn these tile patterns into useful 3D structures

Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools. MIT ...
Mental Floss

The Invisible String Theory Explained: From Ancient Myths to Modern Love

What if every person you meet, including those you’ve yet to cross paths with, is quietly tethered to you by a single thread you can't even see? That's the premise of the invisible string theory. The ...
The New York Times

Finally, an Energy-Saving Mini-Split You Won’t Want to Hide

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Liam McCabe has covered HVAC since 2014. Some people stay at Hotel ...
Consumer Reports

6 Best Gas String Trimmers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. In general, gas curved-shaft ...
The New York Times

The Best Quilts

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jackie Reeve Jackie Reeve is a writer covering bedding. She’s spent the past ...