About Me

Tara Miller

Welcome to The Quilt District—where bold design meets deep roots, and where today’s quilters come to feel confident, connected, and inspired.

I’m Tara Miller—quilt historian, pattern designer, teacher, and speaker. I help quilters find their voice through fearless fabric play, masterful print mixing, and meaningful connections to the makers who came before us. My work bridges tradition and innovation—modern quilts grounded in history and purpose.

I bring a historian’s curiosity, a teacher’s heart, and a designer’s eye for bold, unexpected combinations. Whether I’m giving a lecture, leading a workshop, or hosting a retreat, I aim to spark creativity, build confidence, and foster connection—between quilters and across generations.

My programs range from dynamic trunk shows on quilt history to hands-on workshops that sharpen design skills, and immersive retreats where craft meets community. I’ve taught across the U.S., as well as in England and France. You’ll find current offerings on the Talks & Workshops and Retreats pages.

My work has been featured in Quiltmania, Quiltfolk (Issue 30 – Georgia), Simply Moderne, and Simply Vintage. My patterns and articles explore the powerful intersections of history and design.

I’m a former board member of the American Quilt Study Group (AQSG), where I worked to make quilt scholarship more accessible and engaging. During my tenure, I co-hosted Quiltside Chats, a monthly livestream produced with AQSG and the International Quilt Museum—now archived on YouTube.

From 2021 to 2023, I worked with The Six Know-It-Alls, a panel of powerhouse quilt historians serving up sharp insights on a variety of quilt history topics. All episodes will be available on YouTube by the end of 2025.

Wherever quilting takes me, it always comes back to creativity, community, and connection.

If you’re looking for programs that inspire and empower, let’s chat.