Scattered Quilt: October, November, December 2020 This quilt plays with changing up the placement of the background color of the Cornered block designed by Jamie Siel to highlight various shapes the block creates. Don’t forget to download the block and the bonus Quadsville quilt pattern, available on the Resources page. This sample quilt was made by Colleen Molen. Read More
Funky Medina: MQG Modern Classic October 2020 In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we present the MQG Modern Classics. This quarterly collection is a selection of a few of our past favorites from the Quilt of the Month series, which started in 2015. With new colors, new arrangements, new possibilities, MQG members can find the full patterns on… Read More
Nonconformist Quilt: MQG Modern Classic November 2020 In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we present the MQG Modern Classics. This quarterly collection is a selection of a few of our past favorites from the Quilt of the Month series, which started in 2015. With new colors, new arrangements, new possibilities, MQG members can find the full patterns on… Read More
Use Your Illusion Quilt: MQG Modern Classic December 2020 In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we present the MQG Modern Classics. This quarterly collection is a selection of a few of our past favorites from the Quilt of the Month series, which started in 2015. With new colors, new arrangements, new possibilities, MQG members can find the full patterns on… Read More
The Pandemic Quilt Guild: How PhxMQG is Thriving During COVID-19 The First Signs of COVID-19 PhxMQG meeting before COVID-19 I remember the first message in early March from a member expressing her concern about an upcoming meeting. Like every other second Saturday of the month, we planned to join in a community room at a nearby library. We’d have 45-60… Read More
Customize Your Garment with Bias-Tape Appliqué Since the beginning of summer, I have experimented with creating designs using various mediums, including screen printing and dying through spray dye. In part, this is due to spending less time in fabric stores or any store for that matter. It is also due to me being far too impatient… Read More
Sewing for Mindfulness I love my sewing machine. It’s one of my most prized possessions and I know I’m not alone in sharing that sentiment. You really can’t beat its speed and efficiency; whizzing up blocks, or a quick project for a satisfying finish or last-minute gift. But I also love hand… Read More
Textile Talk | Seeing Myself: A Story Through Quilting with Aisha Lumumba In this Textile Talk, the Modern Quilt Guild’s Colleen Molen is joined by Aisha Lumumba. Aisha is a prolific quilter as well as an author of 10 books where she has beautifully combined her loves of writing, vegetarian cooking, and quilting. In this conversation, we’ll see Aisha’s evolution as a… Read More
Quilt Embellishments: How to Make Yo-Yos Get the kids in your life involved in a fun entry-level sewing project with experienced artist Marquetta Johnson! Join Marquetta as she shares her approach to creating a much-loved traditional textile decoration, the yo-yo. This simple hand-sewing project is a great bridge to get kids interested in sewing, and can… Read More
Getting Started with English Paper Piecing (EPP) Learn all about what English Paper Piecing (EPP) is and how to get started. This easy handwork technique (requiring minimal supplies) is perfect for quilters looking for a portable project or only have a short periods of time to sew. Working with the EPP version of her alphabet pattern, entitled… Read More
