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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…
The block-style layout—in which quilt blocks of the same size are arranged in a grid—is considered to be an iconically American quilt design, but it is only relatively recently that this layout became prevalent in the United States. How did…
In this spotlight, we celebrate Natalie Hardin, founder of the DC Modern Quilt Guild which she started ten years ago. She shares with us why became a member and what it means to be a part of the MQG, plus…
These words would inspire anyone to become a modern quilter! The joy and excitement in Shea Henderson’s words inspired her to start the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild with Jacquie Gering in January 2010. In the upcoming Then & Now…
Join Rochelle Rosales and Heather Kinion as they discuss tips for swaps, challenges, bees, and round robins. Drawing on the experience of the Guild Leadership Programming committee and numerous MQG guild leaders, you’ll walk away with great information to use…
For our first 10th Anniversary Then and Now feature, we shine the spotlight on Alissa Haight Carlton, co-founder of The Modern Quilt Guild. Beginning with the creation of the LAMQG on October 12, 2009, the MQG has grown into a…
This quilt is foundation paper pieced and appropriate for the confident paper piecer. The radiating spikes take full advantage of paper piecing! Paper piecing results in sharp points in this dramatic design.
This fun and easy quilt pattern features a mix of large and small circles, flying geese, and a fun mix of colors and negative space to make a design that pops. This pattern is perfect for intermediate quilters who want…
This quilt is constructed with four long foundation paper pieced columns (each with only 12 seams), which are repeated and mirrored through the center. The colors create a 3-dimensional step effect, and while visually the quilt appears to be a…
Our latest Block Study design is Staggered Stripes by Yolanda Whitehead, a member of the Cincinnati MQG. This block is a fun one with unconventional methods — folding, creasing and stitching the folds to create a zig-zag design. Don’t forget…
This quilt uses the Staggered Stripes block to create lots of bold impact. The simple use of color and negative space makes this quilt a fun one to put together. The band of Staggered Steps blocks creates a central focal…
This quilt uses the Staggered Stripes block in a traditional grid and modern color way to create a fun and easy quilt with bold impact. Don’t forget to download the block and the bonus Ladders quilt pattern, available on the Resources…
