The Inside Scoop on Quilt Judging Have you ever wondered just what that quilt judge was thinking when they gave you their comments or awarded THAT quilt a ribbon? Join NACQJ Certified Quilt Judge and former QuiltCon Judge, Nancy Fuka, for a peek behind the curtain of mystery into the sanctum sanctorum of the judging room. Read More
Martini Quilt: April 2021 The construction order of the Martini Quilt is fun and easy to do. First, inset the trellis in the background fabric. Then, quilt the top, batting, and backing together. The last step is to make the circle and oval appliqué shapes, using a very easy method with fusible interfacing. Sew… Read More
Ornamental Quilt: May 2021 Ornamental is a foundation paper pieced quilt inspired by icicle ornaments on a Christmas tree. The basic shape used is a simple square, yet the variable block size and placement of the columns creates movement not always expected with squares. To minimize fabric waste, guidelines are provided on the foundation… Read More
Playtime Quilt: June 2021 Playtime uses a traditional Drunkard’s path block and negative space to give a playful modern feel to a traditional favorite. Changing colors dramatically changes the feel of this quilt. The pattern gives a lot of practice in curved piecing and includes instructions for an inset circle with no seams in… Read More
Barbed Block: April, May, June 2021 This block looks more complicated than it is! Using half-square triangles and one inset strip makes for quick assembly and infinite possibilities! Vary the placement of light and dark values to create interest in the negative spaces. … Read More
A Tiny Bird’s Melody Pattern These two pieces designed by Christine use traditional Flying Geese units to creative lovely everyday items. The design uses the no waste flying geese method and takes advantage of negative space to create beautiful quilting lines. The designs can also be utilized in the creation of other household items or… Read More
Modern Fundamentals: Flying Geese In each issue of the MQG Journal, Yvonne Fuchs will teach us the Modern Fundamentals of quilting. In this first issue of the MQG Journal, we will explore the many ways you can make Flying Geese quilt blocks. Learn to make the versatile Flying Geese block with ease using the stitch and… Read More
STEM & Quilting with Kids: Geometry Introduction There is a fresh new energy in our country, and it is displayed in the arts in a profound way. Science, technology, engineering, and math intersect with and have found their true expression in the arts. Young artists are learning to manipulate line, shape, color, texture, and form with… Read More
Making a Difference in STEM in 2021 “One Small Step” was created by the Gulf Coast Modern Quilt Guild in 2019 for the MQG’s annual Charity Quilt Challenge and was displayed at QuiltCon 2020 in Austin, Texas. GCMQG draws from the Clear Lake area of Houston, Texas, and surrounding towns. We have many members and friends who… Read More
Introducing Create and Sustain Every year, millions of tons of textiles end up in landfills around the globe, making the textile industry one of the largest polluting industries in the world. As makers, we love fabric and fiber which makes understanding the textile industry’s impact on Earth’s rapid decline a pretty tough pill to… Read More
