You will need: A selection of fabrics transparent ruler A cutting mat Rotary knife Batting (the filling that goes inside the quilt) Sharp scissors Lots of pins and safety pins A needle and thread or ...

Including classic solid coverlets and festive patchwork styles.

The best quilts, like our top pick from Parachute, are not only stylish and durable through years of use, but they're also versatile to suit a variety of sleepers.

Throughout my life I've enjoyed sewing, embroidery, applique, painting, making the world's first (and only?) giant inflatable Boggle set – but for my first three decades I shunned patchwork. I thought ...