Yap demonstrating her quilting process, advising the use of quality threads and fabrics to ensure lasting durability. Photo: The Star/Jeremy Tan
Quilting began as a practical way to repurpose leftover fabrics into multi-layered textiles for bedding, insulation, and decoration. Many may recall grandmothers or mothers stitching patchwork quilts from mismatched fabrics.
But for Janie Yap, an experienced quilter, these creations go beyond family heirlooms each piece becomes a canvas for storytelling.
