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Sewing for Mindfulness

By: Sarah Ashford

I love my sewing machine. It’s one of my most prized possessions and I know I’m not alone in sharing that sentiment. You really can’t beat its speed and efficiency; whizzing up blocks, or a quick project for a…

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Textile Talk | Seeing Myself: A Story Through Quilting with Aisha Lumumba

By: Aisha Lumumba

In this Textile Talk, the Modern Quilt Guild’s Colleen Molen is joined by Aisha Lumumba. Aisha is a prolific quilter as well as an author of 10 books where she has beautifully combined her loves of writing, vegetarian cooking, and…

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Quilt Embellishments: How to Make Yo-Yos

By: Marquetta Johnson

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…

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Getting Started with English Paper Piecing (EPP)

By: Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill

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.

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Phoenix Quilt: MQG Modern Classic July 2020

By: Anne Sullivan

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…

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Kite Tails Quilt: MQG Modern Classic August 2020

By: Amy Friend

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…

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Singularity Quilt: MQG Modern Classic September 2020

By: Jenn Nevitt

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…

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Textile Talk | Finding my Way Back Home – A Textile Odyssey

By: Marquetta Johnson

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…

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Curved Piecing: Beyond the Drunkard’s Path

By: Yvonne Fuchs

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…

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Badlands Quilt: July 2020

By: Cristina De Miranda

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…

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Zing Quilt: August 2020

By: Elizabeth Ray

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. ​…

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Autumn Falls Quilt: September 2020

By: Amanda McCabe

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…

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