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Industrial Revolution Quilt: MQG Modern Classic June 2020

​In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we present the MQG Modern Classics. This quarterly collection is a selection of a few of our past favorites from the Quilt of the Month series, which started in 2015. With new colors, new arrangements, new possibilities, MQG members can find the full patterns on… Read More

Moulinets Quilt, January 2020

Moulinets is a fun, quick quilt to make from 9 double pinwheel blocks. Pinwheel toys symbolize the ability to turn your luck around. These blocks are just what you need to bring good fortune to you or to someone you love! ​… Read More

Arrows Quilt, February 2020

“I love the big sky and the landscapes of the Southwestern USA. They bring back fond memories of cross country family road trips. The Navajo and Pueblo style art in textiles and pottery are my inspiration for many of my quilt designs. I am also drawn to triangles as a… Read More

Rock Candy Quilt, March 2020

Rock Candy is a design I created after spending an afternoon with my nieces, who each delighted in the simple treat of a lollipop. The design evolved as I thought about the rounded edges that can become sharp in your mouth, especially when choosing to chew a candy instead of… Read More

Scrappy Snowball Block, January, February, March 2020

Our latest Block Study design is Scrappy Snowball by Sarah Chimblo, a member of the Fort Collins MQG. This is a beginner-friendly block design with lots of versatility and potential. Don’t forget to see the bonus quilts made with this block — the Firework and Sparkles quilts, available on the Resources page. ​… Read More

Firework Quilt: January, February, March 2020

This quilt uses the Scrappy Snowball block designed by Sarah Chimbo in a field of negative space to create a modern quilt with bold impact. Don’t forget to download the block and the bonus Sparkle quilt pattern, available on the Resources page. The sample quilt was made by Laura Ward of… Read More

Sparkles Quilt: January, February, March 2020

This quilt uses the Scrappy Snowball block designed by Sarah Chimbo in ascending order. Each block is carefully framed in a nontraditional grid to make floating blocks. Don’t forget to download the block and the bonus Firework quilt pattern, available on the Resources page. The sample quilt was made by Sarah… Read More

Lucky Cuff: MQG Modern Classic January 2020

​In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we present the MQG Modern Classics. This quarterly collection is a selection of a few of our past favorites from the Quilt of the Month series, which started in 2015. With new colors, new arrangements, new possibilities, MQG members can find the full patterns on… Read More

Rally Quilt: MQG Modern Classic February 2020

​In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we present the MQG Modern Classics. This quarterly collection is a selection of a few of our past favorites from the Quilt of the Month series, which started in 2015. With new colors, new arrangements, new possibilities, MQG members can find the full patterns on… Read More

Snapped Quilt: MQG Modern Classic March 2020

​In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we present the MQG Modern Classics. This quarterly collection is a selection of a few of our past favorites from the Quilt of the Month series, which started in 2015. With new colors, new arrangements, new possibilities, MQG members can find the full patterns on… Read More