Lightning Block: July, August, September 2020 Our latest Block Study designed by Melanie Rudy, an individual member of the MQG, is built on a Drunkard’s Path block. This improv quilt block is a beginner-friendly block design with lots of versatility and potential. Don’t forget to see the bonus quilts made with this block — the Clamshell and Lanterns quilts, available on… Read More
Clamshell Quilt: July, August, September 2020 This quilt uses the Lightning block designed by Melanie Rudy to create waving clamshell shapes in a crib-sized quilt, perfect for a baby gift with an art-deco feel. Don’t forget to download the block and the bonus Lanterns quilt pattern, available on the Resources page. This sample quilt was made by… Read More
Lanterns Quilt: July, August, September 2020 This quilt uses the Lightning block designed by Melanie Rudy to create organic lantern shapes. Using just two colors to create the blocks makes this lap-size quilt perfect for a quick gift. Don’t forget to download the block and the bonus Clamshell quilt pattern, available on the Resources page. This sample quilt… Read More
Hipster Wallet The Hipster Wallet can be made as a wallet or a convertible hip bag. Wear it around your waist, across your body, or remove the strap and clip it directly to your belt loops. Large enough to carry most phones but compact enough to easily carry all the essentials hands… Read More
Phulkari: Threads of Memory In this short article, I aim to introduce the reader to an exquisite form of embroidery known as ‘Phulkari’ which originates from pre-Partitioned Punjab, India. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th century, these textiles were primarily created domestically by women to be part of a girl’s wedding trousseau. They held… Read More
The Changing Shapes of EPP Acrylic templates, pre-cut papers, glue basting, and fussy cutting are all staples of the modern English Paper Piecer’s sewing compendium. It’s fair to say we take all of these modern tools and notions for granted, yet as we discovered in part… Read More
How to Organize Your Sewing Space When it comes to keeping your sewing space in order, everyone will have their preferences. Some makers can thrive in a tidy workspace but for others, the opposite will be true. Regardless of this, having some degree of order to your space/projects will result in more time spent working on… Read More
Textile Talk | Reflecting on Modern: A Retrospective Chat about QuiltCon Winners In this Textile Talk webinar, the Modern Quilt Guild will present images of past winners in various categories from previous QuiltCon shows. Join Amanda Hines Bernay, the MQG’s Director of Partnerships, and Colleen Molen, the MQG’s Exhibits Coordinator, as they have a discussion about modern quilting and what makes these… Read More
Big Stitch Hand Binding Big stitch hand binding is wildly popular these days and for good reason! It adds a unique finishing touch and modern aesthetic to your quilts. In this webinar, Eliane will cover the supplies needed for big stitch hand binding, the technique for that perfect bind, and stitch variations to keep… Read More
Quarantined Studio Visit with Chawne Kimber Chawne Kimber’s interview with Program Director Davana Robedee from the Schweinfurth Art Center. Visit Chawne’s website Complete Cauchy to see more of her work. Read More
