A Modern Patchwork Quilt comprising a stylish design incorporating silk ties in a star pattern overall, with a navy cotton reverse and grey silk trim, 112cm by 240cm

Margaret Shah had a lifelong love of sewing, crafting everything from summer dresses to knitted items and tapestries. She began making patchwork quilts when her children were young, and each were given one when they went away to College/ University.

Following a City & Guilds design course she studied during her retirement, Margaret’s patchwork quilts and hangings became more elaborate. She would buy silk ties from charity shops and the threads, sequins and beads on her annual visits to India.

Margaret also enjoyed being a member of her local “Living Threads” textiles group and would make a new quilt or hanging for each of their exhibitions. She also taught her techniques at workshops and gave talks to WI groups around the Midlands.

In her later years, Margarat remained a keen crafter, creating patchwork curtains and cushions for both exhibitions and family members up until her death in June 2021 following a short illness.