WEST NEWBURY — The West Newbury Historical Society will sponsor a program Wednesday at 7 p.m. on “Proper Care and Storage of Your Quilts” at the society’s home, the William Hills House, 407 Main St.

You've inherited Grand-mother's 100-year-old quilt or bought one recently for chilly nights. But how do you enjoy and care for these heirlooms? Rather than shove them into the attic and out of sight, ...

A triple Irish chain pattern quilt will be raffled off by the Northwest Quilters. (Janet Eastman) Eileen G. Fitzsimons of Southeast Portland cares about quilts. She has been making them for 40 years ...

Whatever your quilt’s age, careful handling will ensure years of use and pleasure. All textiles, but especially older ones, are sensitive to light, heat and dampness. Keep this sensitivity in mind ...

Question: I inherited several quilts from my great-grandmother, and I want to preserve them. How should I clean and store them? _ Mrs. M.J.H., Beaver Dam, Ky. Answer: Because of the delicate nature of ...

When Susan Foreman unpacked a trunk in her attic last summer, she was devastated to find her grandmother's quilt ruined. Packed away at least 15 years ago, the quilt, which held many childhood ...

LITCHFIELD — Quilters gathered Wednesday at the Litchfield Community Center to finish a pile of projects, which will all go to people with cancer. The comfort of a warm blanket on the bed or around ...