Mini Book Flight Mini Book Flight is a versatile design where the blocks are set on point to imitate flying books. Designed by Donna McLeod, she utilizes a mix of negative space blocks and two different book blocks to set the design on an alternate grid. There are lots of customization… Read More
On-Demand Education: Alternate Grid If you want to add to your modern quilting design tool kit, break away from a traditional grid layout with your next design. Donna McLeod, an Individual MQG member, explains what alternate grid work means and how it differs from traditional grid layouts. Donna also shows how using… Read More
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
