21/11/2025
From medieval legends to Mughal hunting coats, patchwork quilts reveal centuries of creativity and cultural history.
Quilting isn’t just about keeping warm; it’s a technique that has shaped clothing, celebrated life events, and preserved stories. From bed covers to padded garments worn under armour, quilts reflect both domestic life and professional artistry across the world.
Patchwork quilts involve sewing fabric pieces into a larger design. While it started in the domestic space, many historic patchwork quilts were made for storytelling and showing people’s daily lives and experiences.
Adoption@Heart’s Family Patchwork quilt tells the story of what ‘family’ and ‘home’ means to different people. With almost 300 patches, we’ve ‘woven’ a tapestry of individuals’ stories and preserved their memories like a digital time capsule.
Come see it for yourself on the 28th, 29th and 30th of November at the Wolverhampton Fringe Festival at St. Peter’s Collegiate Church.
Or if you want to check the digital version now, head to our website with the link below:
https://orlo.uk/LhkKg
