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
Phoenix Quilt: MQG Modern Classic July 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
Kite Tails Quilt: MQG Modern Classic August 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
Singularity Quilt: MQG Modern Classic September 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
Textile Talk | Finding my Way Back Home – A Textile Odyssey In this Textile Talk webinar, Marquetta Johnson and Amanda Hines Bernay discuss Marquetta’s long family history of quilting and art, her perspectives on quilting, and her journey as a quilter and teaching artist, with plenty of photos to delight and engage the viewers. TextileTalks_web.png This webinar was… Read More
Curved Piecing: Beyond the Drunkard’s Path Let’s explore the world of curved piecing. In Beyond the Drunkard’s Path, Yvonne will explore improvisational curves and how to use rulers to make more than a Drunkard’s Path block. Additional inspiration and resources will be shared to help you get curvy!… Read More
Badlands Quilt: July 2020 The quilt designed by Cristina De Miranda is constructed using minimal vertical seams to avoid distracting the eye from the horizontal design. The quilt mimics the layers of earth and clay characteristic of dry Badlands terrain. Note: This pattern was updated on July 28, 2020. … Read More
Zing Quilt: August 2020 In this quilt designed by Elizabeth Ray, you will create your own striped fabric with two solids, then piece half-rectangle triangles to achieve the giant zig zag. … Read More
Autumn Falls Quilt: September 2020 Have you ever sat down with an inspirational design aspect in mind and then simply played with shapes and color placement until the design came to life? I wanted to create something with a modern feel and loads of symmetry using HQSTs as the main design element and bold colors… Read More
