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This tutorial will show you how to cut five simple shapes using three tools we sometimes take for granted as quilters – the rotary cutter, ruler, and cutting mat. The shapes that we’ll make are Square, Right Triangle (also known…
“Periodicity is a modern lap sized quilt that comes together quickly using strip piecing. The vivid pieced lines form periodic waves that excite the engineer in me.” –Cheryl Brickey…
For today’s tutorial, we welcome back John Adams, aka Quilt Dad, as he shares a great way to celebrate your collaborative quilting efforts. Collaborate and Commemorate Mini Quilt / Signature Block Are you in a virtual quilting bee, sewing circle,…
Thanks to the MQG for asking me to come over and host today’s post on participation. I’m Katy and I blog over at Monkey Do and also Fat Quarterly. Ok, so I really enjoy quilt alongs. They’re a great way to get involved…
Join Karlee and the MQG for a fun webinar where Karlee will show you all about the popular free-motion quilting technique, graffiti quilting. Graffiti quilting is the act of rebellion in quilting form — consisting of super dense over-stitching, taking…
Pie Pieces Quilt Block This fun and versatile 20″ quilt block utilizes the Pinless Piecing Method for piecing circles (known more frequently as the Six Minute Circle) coupled with half-square triangles to create a dynamic modern block. Supplies 1…
One of the best things about making a new quilt can be trying out a new technique. Whether it’s appliqué, half-square triangles, or wonky crosses, learning new ways to piece together This week, we’ll be looking at seven quilts, each…
Today’s tutorial isn’t a how-to, it’s more of a what’s it all about. Our “What is Modern Quilting” statement says that modern quilters use negative space in their quilts. So, what is negative space and how can we use it effectively…
Detail of Jill’s Stamp Collection by Elizabeth Hartman Fabulous print fabric is often the jumping-off point for an even more fabulous quilt. Whether we’re working with one great print, a collection of coordinating prints, or a combination of prints pulled…
Solids. They often play second fiddle but this week we’ll take a look at some quilts in which they play the lead role! Baby Harvatine Quilt by Alissa Haight Carlton, 2010 All quilts are designed with composition in mind, but…
When working with solids, chances are that we all find it pretty easy to pick fabrics that are on opposite sides of the color wheel. But picking shades of the same color can be much tougher to do. I pulled…
“Want to experiment with negative space in your modern quilts, but keep getting lost in those wide open spaces? This quilt uses an easy column design to simplify negative space. Flying geese blocks are scattered across four panels that give…
