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 industry, which leads them to make pieces in a variety of styles.