An old patchwork quilt made by my great-grandmother, a new quilt waiting to be finished, and a reminder that reusing beautiful textiles is hardly a new idea. A reflection on the quilts we make, mend and keep.

Where do the textiles behind Brighton Stitch come from? From charity shops and French brocantes to fabrics discovered on my travels, I’m always drawn to beautiful materials with a story, and the possibility of giving them another life.

How Brighton Stitch began with leftover fabric, a small handmade pouch and a growing belief that good textiles deserve more than one life.