Sarah Ashford: The True Story of the Rajah Quilt

Join modern quilter, author and educator Sarah Ashford as she brings the remarkable story of one of quilting’s most fascinating historic pieces to life.

Sarah Ashford is a modern quilter, designer, author and teacher with a passion for sharing the stories, skills and creativity behind quilting. She has written two books, created her own sewing range and taught quilters both across the UK and internationally.

At this year’s show, Sarah will present The True Story of the Rajah Quilt, exploring the extraordinary journey of a quilt created during the 1841 voyage carrying female convicts from Woolwich to Van Diemen’s Land. Combining quilting history with the very human story behind the stitches, Sarah reveals how this remarkable piece came to be.

If you enjoy quilting, textile history or discovering the stories behind treasured pieces of craft, make sure you join Sarah for this fascinating talk at the show.