On-Demand Education – Value of Quilts: Panel Discussion How do you price quilts? What factors do you take into consideration when pricing a quilt? Is there a formula? Do you truly take into account all hours put into the project? We asked members a variety of these questions in a survey and then brought together three… Read More
On-Demand Education: Modern Traditionalism How do quilters apply traditional quilting elements to their modern quilts? Holly Clarke, a Winnipeg MQG member, explores traditional and modern quilt aesthetics and how the two are used together to create interesting modern traditional quilts. Holly includes a segment where she chooses a traditional and a modern… Read More
December 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The December 2023 Color Palette Inspiration is here! We were inspired by the rich and vibrant colors that one may occasionally see at sunset. Note that the numbers you see on the graphic are hex codes. These are digital codes that specify the color – these… Read More
November 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The November 2023 Color Palette Inspiration is here! We were inspired by 70s retro colors. These palettes tend to use secondary colors, and we featured rich red oranges, deep blue greens, and soft yellow greens. Note that the numbers you see on the graphic are… Read More
7 Quilt Back Tips To Inspire You Andrea Tsang Jackson, a Maritime MQG member and creator of the popular #PartyInTheQuiltBack tag on Instagram, shares 7 Quilt Back Tips to Inspire You. From how to use your favorite large-scale prints to how to utilize quilt top scraps, Andrea’s tips will inspire you to have fun piecing your next… Read More
October 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The October 2023 Color Palette Inspiration is here! Move over pumpkin spice latte because we’ve got a dark and moody palette to inspire members. While the palette leans on darker values of green, there’s lots of opportunity for you to further build out the palette and play… Read More
On-Demand Education – Minimalist Design Have you ever wondered how to approach a minimalist design? Carson Converse, a member of the Northampton MQG, shares a broad look at Minimalism vs. minimalism in art, and then dives into minimalism in quilting. Carson shares her thought process for approaching minimalist quilt design and offers unique insights into… Read More
Minimalism Resource Playlist Need an easier way to find the resources you’re looking for as you focus your study of modern quilts? Throughout the year, we will highlight different elements of modern quilting, and provide resource playlists for you. Minimalism is an element the MQG uses… Read More
September 2023 Color Palette Inspiration Hi Barbie! The September MQG Color Palette Inspiration is here! We drew inspiration from the record-breaking movie, Barbie. We can’t help but imagine how a modernized Barbie gingham dress or improv Weird Barbie-inspired quilts would take shape! Note that the numbers you see on the graphic are… Read More
On-Demand Education – QuiltCon Category Selection: Choosing a Category for Your Quilt Choosing a category to enter your QuiltCon quilts can be one of the more challenging tasks when it comes to entering the quilt show. Amanda Bernay, Director of Partnerships, sits down with Robert Bosscher, Caroline Hadley, and Irene Roderick to discuss the various QuiltCon categories and how they decide where… Read More
