Challenge 5-25
Young quilters and textile prodigies are the artists of this challenge, open to participants aged five to twenty-five. Different age categories are available, but all share the same spirit: a passion for discovery, a thirst for knowledge, and the joy of bringing new ideas to life.A creative moment alone or with a loved one, the […]
Concours international du Carrefour 2025
In September, visitors to the Carrefour will get an exclusive first look at the International Contest exhibition, showcasing 30 quilts selected from entries worldwide.The award ceremony, open to the public, will take place on Friday, September 19 at 2:30 PM at the Pavillon Osmont in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, honoring the most outstanding works.Each year, a new theme […]
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 […]
Communauté de Communes du Val d’Argent
The Val d’Argent is the global birthplace of the Amish movement, founded in 1693 under the leadership of Swiss preacher Jacob Amann, before its followers emigrated across the Atlantic in the following decades to settle in the American colonies.The Communauté de Communes du Val d’Argent preserves a remarkable collection of historic Amish quilts, showcasing the […]
Association française d’histoire anabaptiste et mennonite (AFHAM)
After WW2, the “Anabaptists Mennonites” from France realized the importance of remembering their past. This is how the French Anabaptist and Mennonite History Society (AFHAM) was created on June 4th 1979.It was managed by historians, sociologists, theologists and other history lovers that were fond of this movement.The AFHAM has set itself the following goals:Make an […]
ASL Lièpvre
The ASL (Association Sports & Loisirs) is a local association from Lièpvre.This dynamic group is formed by its 150 members and offers a variety of activities. Patchwork and quilting bring together about 50 members, both adults and children.
Lorena Uriarte
Lorena Uriarte is a modern quilt maker, teacher and designer with over 20 years of experience. Known for vibrant designs, intricate handwork and a love of colour. She shares her passion through workshops, exhibitions and creative collaborations.
SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates)
Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure”.
France Patchwork
France Patchwork is the French quilting guild, with over 6,000 members. Founded in 1984 and still thriving thanks to its volunteers, its mission is to promote quilting and its various forms through competitions, Friendship Days, and a quarterly magazine: Les Nouvelles de France Patchwork.
France Patchwork
The Jeunes Poussent group of France Patchwork, the French quilting guild, brings together members aged 5 to 18. This group explores all patchwork techniques across the country and abroad while fostering intergenerational connections.
