Celebrity quilter Rob Appell poses with a quilt and a stick-figure good-luck charm during his visit Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, to Racine, Wis., for a Sew N’ Save event at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St.

A surfer rides the waves on a piece by "Quilting in the Garden" featured artist Rob Appell of Morro Bay on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, at Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore, Calif.

MIDLAND The Midland Quilters Guild has announced a special appearance by celebrated quilter Rob Appell on Aug. 12. The event will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 1412 W ...