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Polyester is one of the most lamented quilting fabrics of the past, but like it or not, it is part of American quiltmaking tradition. It may not be as rare as the 18th century fabrics made of natural fibers, such…
If you ask Sharyl Sheppard where she learned to quilt, she’ll tell you about her time in the Mokattam Hills, a city where Sheppard volunteered for six years, and a region she describes as the most impoverished she’s ever seen.
In the process of formal therapy, weighted blankets have been used to calm anxiety, promote a feeling of calm, and stimulate serotonin and dopamine. While weighted blankets haven’t been proven by the science community to help with disorders like ADHD…
Karen Foster is a social maker. The mother of two and grandmother of an imaginative 5-year-old joined Flickr at the height of its creative boom. Foster recalls swaps and quilt-alongs on the social platform as the turning point of her…
Sharing the love of quilting has a long and lasting impact on society. Passing down an understanding and appreciation for quilt-making lends itself to deeper connections within the family dynamic. We explore how quilting has played a role in the…
Our latest Block Study design is Organic Diamonds by Hannah Haberkern, a member of the Washington DC MQG. This block is a beginner-friendly paper piecing design with lots of versatility and potential. Don’t forget to see the bonus quilts made…
This quilt uses the components of the Organic Diamonds block in unique ways to create lots of bold impact. The use of bright, bold, high-contrast solids makes this quilt very dimensional full of drama. The unique arrangement of the Organic…
This quilt uses the Organic Diamonds block and pops of negative space to create a unique design. Negative space interspersed throughout each block creates the illusion of a whole new block. The on-point construction gives the focal point plenty of…
This quilt is an advanced take on curves, using large oval templates to create unique cone shapes. If you’re looking to take on a challenging curve quilt, try this one!…
Fleeting Strings is an updated minimalist version of the traditional string quilt. Unlike the traditional string quilt that is made of strips of fabric throughout, Fleeting Strings uses a selection of strips scattered throughout the quilt. Customize…
Disappearing Oranges is a modern pattern that was designed using the Subtracting for Minimalism technique. Feel free to change up the colors, block placement, and number of blocks to make the quilt design your own.
The block-style layout, in which quilt blocks of the same size are arranged in a grid, is considered to be an iconically American quilt design but it is only relatively recently that this layout became prevalent in the United States.
