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Disappearing Squares

This minimalist quilt, designed by Nicole Neblett, was inspired by a carpet designed with lots of squares in different sizes. By subtracting most of the squares, Nicole made them disappear. Using a minimalist mind, only the essential squares remained. Test your own minimalist mindset by adding, subtracting, or… Read More

Floating Squares

The Floating Squares pattern, designed by Nicole Neblett, an Individual MQG member, allows you to play with elements of minimalism. Using just a few squares and stripes, this quilted pillow is a great way to practice keeping things simple. Color selection means you can add a pop of… Read More

On-Demand Education: Minimalism

What characteristics make a minimalist quilt minimal? Nicole Neblett, an Individual MQG member, answers this with her five key components that make a modern minimalist quilt. Nicole also walks through her tips for you on how to approach minimalist quilt design – she shows those tips in action… Read More

Resource Guide: Try Modern Appliqué

Dive into the world of modern appliqué! Watch videos and sew projects to see how makers modernize this traditional technique. Resource Guides are curated guides designed to help you get the most out of the Resource Library. Each guide has a theme and a list of… Read More

Resource Guide: Sit On Your Couch and Sew

Grab a needle and thread – this guide is great for learning about hand sewing techniques. Resource Guides are curated guides designed to help you get the most out of the Resource Library. Each guide has a theme and a list of typically 8-10 resources to… Read More

Resource Guide: Explore Modern Traditionalism

This guide is great for those who want to learn more about and make Modern Traditional projects.  Resource Guides are curated guides designed to help you get the most out of the Resource Library. Each guide has a theme and a list of typically 8-10 resources… Read More

Resource Guide: Easy Machine Piecing

This guide is great for when you just need a project to start sewing now! Take a break and read an article or watch one of the videos as you sew to give you inspiration for future projects. Resource Guides are curated guides designed to help… Read More

Empty Rings

The Empty Rings design, by Augusto García, an Individual MQG Member, is inspired by “Unfinished Boxes” by Spanish artist Jorge Oteiza. The distinguishing feature of this quilt pattern is the innovative incorporation of negative space. Rather than serving as mere background, the negative space seamlessly integrates into the… Read More

Hollow X

The Hollow X Pattern, designed by Augusto García, an Individual MQG Member, is a journey that invites quilters of all skill levels to explore the art of design, and negative space manipulation. This pattern empowers you to unleash your creativity and design your own unique masterpiece using the “stitch and… Read More