MQG Sew Along – Week 6 Week 6 Assignment – Trim SS and SHST Units Click here to watch the Week 6 Video. Please refer to page 8 in the pattern for full instructions on trimming SS and SHST units. You will need to gather all SS(a), SS(b), and SHST units. Read More
MQG Sew Along – Week 5 Week 5 Assignment – Piece Square in a Half-Square Triangle (SHST) Units Click here to watch the Week 5 Video. Please refer to page 8 in the pattern for full instructions on assembling the Square in a Half-Square Triangle (SHST) Units. You will need to… Read More
May 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The May MQG Color Palette Inspiration is here! And it should look familiar as it’s the MQG Community Outreach Challenge palette. We’re excited to see how our members use it for the Community Outreach quilts and any other projects where you feel inspired to use the colors! The… Read More
MQG Sew Along – Week 4 Week 4 Assignment – Piece Split Square (SS) Units Click here to watch the Week 4 Video. Please refer to page 8 in the pattern for full instructions on assembling the Split Square (SS) Units. You will need to gather Fabric A 3” triangles, Fabric… Read More
Maximalism in Modern Quilting What is maximalism? The phrase maximalist style is often used in interior design, where a more-is-more philosophy is embraced. Maximalist style includes a mix of colors, patterns, and textures that are densely utilized. Maximalism is used in many art forms from paintings to music to writing… Read More
MQG Sew Along – Week 3 Week 3 Assignment – Piece Four-Patch Units Click here to watch the Week 3 Video. Please refer to page 7 in the pattern for full instructions on assembling the Four-Patch units. You will need to gather the Fabric A and E 1 ¾” x WOF strips… Read More
MQG 2023 Sew Along – Weeks 1 & 2 Welcome to Week 1 of the MQG Sew Along. We’re so glad you’re joining us – thank you for being here! Over 400 members have signed up for the sew along, with participants from around the world. Weeks 1-2 Assignment – Cut Fabric Watch the… Read More
April 2023 Color Palette Inspiration This month, we shifted away from quilts and looked at another common household object for color inspiration – indoor plants. We were inspired by the soft colors of succulents, including these pastel greens and pinks. Plants, animals, and nature are great sources for color inspiration! Note… Read More
Color Resources Playlist Feeling overwhelmed by the number of resources available in the MQG Resource Library? We are making playlists to help you focus your study of modern quilts. Throughout the next year, we will be focusing on the different elements of modern quilting, starting with the use of color in modern quilts. Read More
March 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The MQG March Color Palette Inspiration is here! This month, we took inspiration from the QuiltCon 2023 People’s Choice quilt winner! The quilt, titled Ruby Curvelets, was made by Fiona Johnstone, an Individual Member. There’s so much color to enjoy in Fiona’s quilt! Note that the… Read More
