Quilters Companion

The Midwest Region of America

Take a drive through the suburbs to appreciate many Frank Lloyd Wright buildings before visiting his first house and studio at Oak Park.

ocated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a main hub for airlines and is a great place to start a tour of this area. It is a wonderful city for quilt inspiration, with many famous buildings and artworks easily accessible to the public. You can take an architecture tour along the Chicago River, visit Millennium Park or take a drive

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