MQG Resource Library
Our Resource Library is always growing-see what's new today
Search our Library
Textile Talks | Quilts of Southwest China
By: Marsha MacDowell Ph.D. & Lijun Zhang Ph.D.
Textile Talks features weekly presentations and panel discussions from the International Quilt Museum, the Modern Quilt Guild, Quilt Alliance, San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, Studio Art Quilt Associates, and Surface Design Association. The programs are held online…
Read More
Lighted by the Blinds Quilt: July 2021
By: Karen Bolan
Inspired by shapes and shadows formed when sunlight emerged between the window blinds, this design plays with color, scale, and shape. You’ll also explore piecing skills, including working with large pieces, strip piecing, and using templates when you make your…
Read More
Jeweled Reflection Quilt: August 2021
By: Tina Curtis
Explore half-rectangle triangles, rectangles, and half-circle blocks in this modern quilt with big impact. Plus, this art deco-inspired quilt has tons of opportunities to feature beautiful quilting motifs or a favorite print fabric! …
Read More
Fingertrap Quilt: September 2021
By: Jamie Siel
Create a bold and graphic modern quilt with ease! The combination of simple units come together to create an intricate woven look that is reminiscent of a novelty toy that many of us played with as kids. …
Read More
Intersection Block: July, August, September 2021
By: Margo Yang
By itself, this block may look simple, but when added to more Intersection blocks, the real beauty emerges as the secondary designs appear. The most charming aspect of the block is its simplicity which makes it perfect for beginner and…
Read More
Quarter Bag
By: Jhasmine Andrews
This slim crossbody bag offers multiple pockets for keeping all of your essentials organized. Plus, it’s the perfect accessory for weekend errands or a night out!…
Read More
Modern Fundamentals: Quarter Circles
By: Yvonne Fuchs
In each issue of the MQG Journal, Yvonne Fuchs will teach us the Modern Fundamentals of quilting. In this issue of the MQG Journal, we will explore how to make Quarter Circle quilt blocks also known as Drunkard’s Path blocks. For…
Read More
STEM & Quilting with Kids: Façades
By: Marquetta Johnson
Art Meets Architecture in Quilts Quilters are inspired by the world around them and nature has been a constant theme. However, the world that human beings have designed, constructed, and inhabited through architecture finds its way into quilting in marvelous…
Read More
Staying Connected During COVID-19 with the Valley MQG
By: Alyssa Skolnick
The Valley Modern Quilt Guild, a guild representing the San Fernando Valley, in Los Angeles, California, holds their board meeting on the second Tuesday of the month. We meet at our sponsoring quilt shop, Quilt Emporium. When we met on…
Read More
Sustainability is More Than Using Your Scraps
By: Patty Murphy
We all know the story of quilts being born out of necessity. Savvy women took clothing and other textiles that were no longer useful and created utilitarian bed coverings. Quilts for luxury and art came later but to this day…
Read More
Member Spotlight: Andrea DiOrio
By: Elaine Musiwa
Trigger warning: this article talks about infant death. Andrea DiOrio was sewing baby blankets on the late summer evening before expecting her daughter, Gabriella Grace, to arrive. The family had decided to sell their home and live with Andrea’s mother…
Read More
Member Spotlight: Carolina Oneto
By: Elaine Musiwa
For Carolina Oneto, constructing a quilt using the composition of a song was one of her dream projects, and as an engineer, she created the formula to make it happen. She invented a mathematical model in which every musical note…
Read More