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Member Spotlight: Sophie Zaugg

By: Elaine Musiwa

When Switzerland began a three-month nationwide lockdown, Sophie Zaugg was sewing. As a stay-at-home mother of two young adults in the quiet valleys of the countryside, quilting was already central to her routine, but with all activities canceled, there were…

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Textile Talks | To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions

By: Marsha MacDowell Ph.D. & Margaret Wood

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…

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The Ins & Outs of Writing Quilt Patterns

By: The MQG

Have you ever wondered how quilt designers turn an idea into a finished quilt pattern for other makers to use and love? Learn the ins and outs of writing quilt patterns from this panel webinar! Join designer and technical editor…

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Visible Mending

By: Kate Ward

Sashiko, the ancient art of Japanese mending, uses a simple running stitch to create beautiful and functional designs. Join Kate Ward as she shares her secrets on how to mend your clothes with sashiko, including how to get straight and…

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Textile Talk | Quilts and Health

By: Marsha MacDowell Ph.D. Beth Donaldson & Clare Luz 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…

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The Inside Scoop on Quilt Judging

By: Nancy Fuka

Have you ever wondered just what that quilt judge was thinking when they gave you their comments or awarded THAT quilt a ribbon? Join NACQJ Certified Quilt Judge and former QuiltCon Judge, Nancy Fuka, for a peek behind the curtain…

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Martini Quilt: April 2021

By: Sue Bouchard

The construction order of the Martini Quilt is fun and easy to do. First, inset the trellis in the background fabric. Then, quilt the top, batting, and backing together. The last step is to make the circle and oval appliqué…

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Ornamental Quilt: May 2021

By: Rachelle Craig

Ornamental is a foundation paper pieced quilt inspired by icicle ornaments on a Christmas tree. The basic shape used is a simple square, yet the variable block size and placement of the columns creates movement not always expected with squares.

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Playtime Quilt: June 2021

By: Karen Kehl

Playtime uses a traditional Drunkard’s path block and negative space to give a playful modern feel to a traditional favorite. Changing colors dramatically changes the feel of this quilt. The pattern gives a lot of practice in curved piecing and…

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Barbed Block: April, May, June 2021

By: Molly Wardlow

This block looks more complicated than it is! Using half-square triangles and one inset strip makes for quick assembly and infinite possibilities! Vary the placement of light and dark values to create interest in the negative spaces. ​…

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A Tiny Bird’s Melody Pattern

By: Cristine Yi

These two pieces designed by Christine use traditional Flying Geese units to creative lovely everyday items. The design uses the no waste flying geese method and takes advantage of negative space to create beautiful quilting lines. The designs can also…

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Modern Fundamentals: Flying Geese

By: Yvonne Fuchs

In each issue of the MQG Journal, Yvonne Fuchs will teach us the Modern Fundamentals of quilting. In this first issue of the MQG Journal, we will explore the many ways you can make Flying Geese quilt blocks. Learn to make…

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