September 2023 Color Palette Inspiration Hi Barbie! The September MQG Color Palette Inspiration is here! We drew inspiration from the record-breaking movie, Barbie. We can’t help but imagine how a modernized Barbie gingham dress or improv Weird Barbie-inspired quilts would take shape! Note that the numbers you see on the graphic are… Read More
August 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The August MQG Color Palette Inspiration is here! We drew inspiration from the new logo of our signature event, QuiltCon. Are you drawn to the cool blues and greens or the warm tones of orange, yellow, and pink? Note that the numbers you see on the graphic are hex codes. Read More
MQG Sew Along Weeks 15 & 16 Weeks 15 & 16 Assignment – Assemble Quilt Top Click here to watch the Weeks 15 & 16 Video – A look at assembling the quilt top. Please refer to pages 15-16 in the pattern for full instructions on assembling the quilt top. You… Read More
A Look at Improvisational Quilts Improvisational piecing in quilting typically means a quilt made without a defined pattern or template. From there, it’s up to the maker on how their improvisational quilt will take shape – which fabrics to use, what other techniques may be utilized in the design, and how the piece will be… Read More
MQG Sew Along Weeks 13 & 14 Weeks 13 & 14 Assignment – Piece Block B Units Click here to watch the Weeks 13 & 14 Video – A look at piecing Block B Units. Please refer to page 14 in the pattern for full instructions on piecing Block B units. Read More
July 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The July Color Palette Inspiration is here! This month’s inspiration comes from forecasted color trends – lime green is on the scene late this year and beige is making a comeback in 2024. Do you follow color trends for your quilt palettes or do you stick with your tried and… Read More
Improv Resource Playlist Need an easier way to find the resources you’re looking for as you focus your study of modern quilts? Throughout the year, we will highlight different elements of modern quilting, and provide resource playlists for you. Improvisational piecing, or improv, is an element the MQG… Read More
MQG Sew Along Weeks 11 & 12 Weeks 11 & 12 Assignment – Piece Block A Units Click here to watch the Weeks 11 & 12 Video – A look at piecing Block A Units. Please refer to page 13 in the pattern for full instructions on piecing Block A units. Read More
Maximalist Mini Tutorial Meet the Maximalist Mini, or Maxi Mini, a maximalist mini quilt designed to be a low-key way to try your hand at maximalism. We have provided a tutorial to create the Maxi Mini as well as ways to further maximize the mini. Read… Read More
June 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The June MQG Color Palette Inspiration is here! This month’s palette inspiration comes from the rainbow colors of Pride month, celebrating all LGBTQ+ quilters and quilt enthusiasts! We’ve taken a turn from the typical rainbow colors – we used the MQG blue color as the starting point for Indigo and… Read More
