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Textile Talk: Celebrating Modern Together

By: The MQG

Join Alissa Haight Carlton, the founding director of the Modern Quilt Guild, and Karen Cooper, the new executive director in a conversation about the past, present, and future of the modern quilting movement moderated by current board president Heather Kinion.

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Yoga for Healthy Hands

By: Heidi Parkes

This webinar will begin with some hand stretches and build into a flow where students will learn to strengthen their hands. This combination of stretching and strengthening is key for maintaining hand health for those who spend many hour hand…

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Improv Play

By: Maritza Soto

In this webinar, Maritza will share exercises using basic improv techniques to produce exciting results that offer a myriad of design possibilities.

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Then & Now: Becoming a Modern Quilt Teacher with Katie Pedersen

By: The MQG

For this Then and Now Feature, we spotlight Seattle MQG Founder, Katie Pedersen. This modern quilting teacher shares her love for the craft and how its graphic aesthetic initially grabbed her interest. How/why did you become a modern quilter? I…

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#MQGKeepCalmandSewOn No. 07: Foam Stamp Printing

By: Bianca Springer

​ This is a fun and kid-friendly project that can be done at home with supplies you may already have. Plus, be sure to check out Bianca’s Instagram feed for additional crafting with kids inspiration, not to mention plenty of garment…

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Itty Bitty Curves: Curvelets

By: Jen Carlton-Bailly

IMG_1122.jpg Learn how to embrace tiny curves as a fun new skill you can take wherever you go! Hand piece these tiny gems for projects large and small.

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Design What You Know: Finding Inspiration in Your Own History

By: Melissa Mason

IMG-1627.jpg In this webinar, Melissa will encourage viewers to look into their own family histories to discover design inspiration. We will explore areas where one can look for motifs and ideas: weavings, pottery, folk art, stories, common sayings, showing…

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Leader Webinar: Guild Panel on Virtual Meetings

By: The MQG

During this unprecedented time, we are all looking for ways to connect virtually. Join Amanda and a panel of guild leaders for guidance on best practices to hold guild meetings over Zoom.

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#MQGKeepCalmandSewOn No. 06: Character Improv Quilt Piecing

By: Melanie Tuazon

​ While some makers approach improv from a very unplanned and organic starting point, character improv allows you the opportunity to incorporate some control and planning throughout the process.

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Pucker Free, No Whisker Walking Foot Quilting

By: Jacquie Gering

Ever run into trouble with your walking foot quilting? Heard scary stories about walking foot quilting? Let’s dispel some common myths and then talk about strategies and techniques to use to achieve flat, beautiful walking foot quilting.

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Craft Connections to the Past

By: Sarah Marsom

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment by learning the history of handicraft as it is tied to the suffrage movement. Diving into the iconography tied to the women’s equality movement, you will be empowered to craft your own…

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#MQGKeepCalmandSewOn No. 05: A Quilter’s Guide to Self-Care

By: Sarah Ashford

As we face an unprecedented global situation and isolation in our homes from Covid 19, it’s not surprising that for many, being at home, worrying about the health and safety of our loved ones is taking its toll. We know…

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