Ellen Remijnse (EQP Textiles) & Kristel Salgarollo

Traditional quilts

Since 1991, Kristel Salgarollo has been teaching and practicing patchwork in Belgium and abroad. A long-standing contributor to Les Éditions de Saxe, notably for Magic Patch and Quilt Country, she has developed a rich and distinctive artistic universe over the years. She has built an impressive collection of quilts entirely of her own design, with a particular love for large quilts composed of small pieces, mini quilts, and cushions. Her style—traditional, modern, and vibrant—stands out through meticulous hand quilting, revealing patience, precision, and a deep passion for detail. Visitors to Carrefour may remember her 2022 exhibition of mini quilts at Villa Burrus, which delighted audiences.

Ellen Remijnse, for her part, has nurtured a passion for creating since childhood. She began quilting at the age of ten and soon turned this passion into a professional venture by founding her pattern company, Ellie’s Quiltplace, while studying History at the University of Antwerp. Inspired by antique quilt blocks such as Log Cabin, Nine Patch, and Sawtooth Star, she reinterprets tradition with a fresh perspective, incorporating appliqué and subtle variations in form to create unique, distinctly contemporary quilts.

In 2015, she co-founded EQP Textiles with her husband Philippe. Drawing on her love of antique quilts and her academic background in history, she designs traditionally inspired prints in bright, harmonious color palettes intended to mix effortlessly. Her fabrics and patterns are distributed worldwide. She also publishes with Les Éditions de Saxe and teaches internationally.

Today, these two Belgian quilters join forces for a meticulously crafted exhibition where handwork, a love of fabric, and reimagined tradition come together with creativity and refinement.

EXHIBITION

Pieces of Time

Town

Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines

Exhibition venue

Salle des Fêtes, 1A Rue de la Warthe, 68160 Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines

Year

2026

Step into a world where fabric tells stories and every stitch reflects passion and creativity. Pieces of Time, a unique exhibition by Ellen Remijnse and Kristel Salgarollo, invites visitors to explore the boundless possibilities of quilting through an inspiring collection of handcrafted works. Every quilt and project on display is made exclusively with EQP Textiles—Ellen Remijnse’s fabric brand—creating a cohesive yet endlessly versatile visual journey. At the heart of the exhibition is a simple but powerful idea: fabric is never just fabric. Rather than treating each collection as a separate world, Ellen and Kristel demonstrate how beautifully prints interact, harmonize, and elevate one another when combined. The works bring together pieces of fabric designed and collected at different times, melting them into artworks that become, in turn, a “piece of time” in the makers’ creative lives. There are no rigid boundaries here. Prints that might seem unlikely companions—and color palettes that challenge expectations—are woven into striking compositions. Rooted in the enduring appeal of traditional patchwork and scrap quilts, and finished with an artistic twist, these works are designed to surprise and inspire. Resourcefulness is celebrated throughout: not even the smallest scrap is too insignificant. Tiny remnants find their place in intricate designs, adding texture, rhythm, and unexpected detail. Techniques are as varied as the fabrics themselves. Traditional patchwork and foundation piecing provide structure, while fresh perspectives emerge through shifts in scale, asymmetry, and bold color placement. Appliqué adds another layer of storytelling, with motifs rising from the surface as vivid focal points. Quilts, pillows, bags, and décor pieces highlight the immense creative potential of fabric and color. What truly sets Pieces of Time apart is the synergy between the two artists: distinct voices, a shared fabric universe, and a dialogue that feels both cohesive and richly varied. More than a display of finished works, the exhibition is an invitation—to look closer, to experiment, and to create.