August is almost here which means that The Festival of Quilts 2012, one of the largest quilt shows in Europe, is just around the corner! This year's festival, supported by Twisted Thread in conjunction with the Quilters' Guild of the British Isles, will be held in Birmingham from August 16 - 19. Along with many classes and lectures, visitors can also enjoy special exhibits, including a retrospective of the work of Pauline Burbidge and an exhibit focused on Turkey red quilts.
Learn more about the fascinating process for creating the color known as Turkey red.