Val Patch
Val Patch is a local association from the Val d’Argent region (Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines, Lièpvre, and Rombach-le-Franc), bringing together around twenty passionate quilt enthusiasts. Some members have been quilting for nearly thirty years. Coming from diverse backgrounds and training traditions, they have developed experience across various textile techniques. This diversity leads them to explore traditional, contemporary, […]
Quilt en Rêve
Quilt en Rêve is a group of French and Dutch friends who have been working together for over twenty years. United by a shared focus on 19th-century quilts, they have turned this enduring theme into their signature. What might seem like a ritual has become a source of constant exploration within textile heritage and its […]
Marylène Loës
With scissors, fabric scraps, and a thimble in hand since early childhood, she has never stopped creating with her needles. At just eight years old, she transformed an old cabinet into a Barbie house, crafting dresses, trousers, curtains, tablecloths, miniature furniture, and even plates made from recycled juice caps. Everything became an opportunity to invent—always […]
Marithé & Didier Malfériol
Marithé and Didier Malfériol, originally from the Puy-de-Dôme region in France, have been collecting antique French quilts for the past fifteen years. Their collection spans from the second half of the 19th century to the 1970s and 1980s. They are particularly interested in the origins of each piece, the techniques used, and the materials chosen. […]
Hungarian Patchwork Guild
Founded in 1989, the Hungarian Patchwork Guild is dedicated to promoting the art of patchwork and supporting Hungarian quiltmakers. It has grown into a dynamic creative community that fosters dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary quilt practices. The Guild is committed to preserving Hungary’s rich textile heritage while encouraging innovative reinterpretations. By bridging past and […]
Ellen Remijnse (EQP Textiles) & Kristel Salgarollo
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 […]
Dominique Rodrigues
From childhood, Dominique Rodrigues was introduced to art and handcrafts by her father and grandmother. She developed an early interest in painting and embroidery while later working as a hairdresser in the Paris region. At the age of forty, she moved to Morbihan in Brittany, where she discovered traditional patchwork. This relocation marked a turning […]
Val Patch
Val Patch is a local association from the Silver Valley (Val d’Argent) (Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines, Lièpvre and Rombach-le-Franc). It is composed of 20 friends who regularly meet up and share their passion for all textile arts. Some of the members have been quilting for over 30 years.They all have different backgrounds and experiences in the textile […]
France Patchwork
This group of antique quilt enthusiasts, members of France Patchwork, the French quilting guild, has been showcasing an exceptional textile heritage since 2001.
Janet O’Dell
Janet O’Dell is a keen collector of antique quilts.Her collection of hexagon and medallion quilts has been built up over the past 25 years from a variety of sources. All have been chosen because they appeal to her personal taste.