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Cornered Block: October, November, December 2020

By: Jamie Siel

This beginner-friendly Block Study designed by Jamie Siel, a member of the Houston MQG, is large in both size and in style! The 16″ block size means you don’t have to make many to create a fun modern quilt. This quilt block…

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Quadsville Quilt: October, November, December 2020

By: Jamie Siel

Use four of the Cornered quilt blocks designed by Jamie Siel in a field of negative space to create this fun beginner-friendly quilt reminiscent of a cityscape or town square. Don’t forget to download the block and the bonus Scattered quilt pattern, available…

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Scattered Quilt: October, November, December 2020

By: The MQG

This quilt plays with changing up the placement of the background color of the Cornered block designed by Jamie Siel to highlight various shapes the block creates. Don’t forget to download the block and the bonus Quadsville quilt pattern, available on the Resources page.

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Funky Medina: MQG Modern Classic October 2020

By: Christine Ricks

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…

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Nonconformist Quilt: MQG Modern Classic November 2020

By: Rachel Singh

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…

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Use Your Illusion Quilt: MQG Modern Classic December 2020

By: Cheryl Brickey

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…

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Sewing for Mindfulness

By: Sarah Ashford

I love my sewing machine. It’s one of my most prized possessions and I know I’m not alone in sharing that sentiment. You really can’t beat its speed and efficiency; whizzing up blocks, or a quick project for a…

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Customize Your Garment with Bias-Tape Appliqué

By: Jhasmine Andrews

Since the beginning of summer, I have experimented with creating designs using various mediums, including screen printing and dying through spray dye. In part, this is due to spending less time in fabric stores or any store for that matter.

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The Pandemic Quilt Guild: How PhxMQG is Thriving During COVID-19

By: Kelli Donley Williams

The First Signs of COVID-19 PhxMQG meeting before COVID-19 I remember the first message in early March from a member expressing her concern about an upcoming meeting. Like every other second Saturday of the month, we planned to join in…

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Textile Talk | Seeing Myself: A Story Through Quilting with Aisha Lumumba

By: Aisha Lumumba

In this Textile Talk, the Modern Quilt Guild’s Colleen Molen is joined by Aisha Lumumba. Aisha is a prolific quilter as well as an author of 10 books where she has beautifully combined her loves of writing, vegetarian cooking, and…

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Quilt Embellishments: How to Make Yo-Yos

By: Marquetta Johnson

Get the kids in your life involved in a fun entry-level sewing project with experienced artist Marquetta Johnson! Join Marquetta as she shares her approach to creating a much-loved traditional textile decoration, the yo-yo. This simple hand-sewing project is a…

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Getting Started with English Paper Piecing (EPP)

By: Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill

Learn all about what English Paper Piecing (EPP) is and how to get started. This easy handwork technique (requiring minimal supplies) is perfect for quilters looking for a portable project or only have a short periods of time to sew.

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