The Quilter's Trunk

Newcomers to the stretch synonymous with Irish bars bring a new vibrancy to Beverly and Morgan Park.

Dawn Liddicoatt's clay pots will debut as part of a show at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Hyde Park Art Center.

The Beverly-based quilting store won the The Hartford's Small Business Boost competition July 24.

The store at 10352 S. Western Ave. in Beverly won $2,500 and a one-minute television commercial.

The store at 10352 S. Western Ave. in Beverly hopes to win $2,500 and a television commercial.

Dorothy Straughter explains the history behind each of the nine patterns in her historical quilt.

Dorothy Straughter's quilt features panels that quietly provided clues to those seeking freedom.

Kerry Ryan Lynch, of Beverly, will share the stage with author R.J. Palacio of the novel "Wonder."

Quilting celeb Mary Fons will make a guest appearance at the new store in Beverly on Oct. 10.

Caroline Connors spent nine years at The Beverly Review before accepting the executive director job.

The Quilter's Trunk expected to open in December, stocking some 3,000 types of unique fabric.