MQG 2024 Sew Along – Weeks 1 & 2 Weeks 1-2 Assignment – Cut Fabric The weeks 1 & 2 video is at the bottom of this page. For Weeks 1 and 2, we will cut fabric for the Satsuma quilt. There are lots of template pieces to cut, so this is a two week assignment. Prep Tip: Now is… Read More
On-Demand Education: Appliqué Appliqué has a rich history in traditional quilting, so how do quilters utilize this technique in modern quilting? Ginny Robinson, an individual MQG member, shares the characteristics of modern appliqué and why a modern quilter might choose this technique. Ginny walks through the tools and materials needed to do different… Read More
MQG 2024 Sew Along – Color Resources There are endless color combinations for the Satsuma pattern! You are welcome to use any fabric that you like. Please refer to page 5 of the pattern for fabric requirements. We partnered with Holly Clarke, the designer of the Satsuma pattern, to mock up the… Read More
MQG 2024 Sew Along We’re excited to host a sew along and sew with you! We’re making the Satsuma pattern, the March 2024 resource library quilt pattern, designed by Holly Clarke, a Winnipeg MQG member. The sew along is open to any MQG member and kicks off Thursday, April… Read More
Satsuma This quilt was inspired by the Modern Traditionalist practice of taking a time-honored quilt design and updating it with modern aesthetics to create a new design that feels fresh, but familiar. In this case, a traditional Irish Chain quilt layout was updated by substituting most of the squares… Read More
Mini Satsuma This quilt was inspired by the Modern Traditionalist practice of taking a time-honored quilt design and updating it with modern aesthetics to create a new design that feels fresh, but familiar. In this case, a traditional Irish Chain quilt layout was updated by substituting most of the squares… Read More
On-Demand Education – Value of Quilts: Panel Discussion How do you price quilts? What factors do you take into consideration when pricing a quilt? Is there a formula? Do you truly take into account all hours put into the project? We asked members a variety of these questions in a survey and then brought together three… Read More
On-Demand Education: Modern Traditionalism How do quilters apply traditional quilting elements to their modern quilts? Holly Clarke, a Winnipeg MQG member, explores traditional and modern quilt aesthetics and how the two are used together to create interesting modern traditional quilts. Holly includes a segment where she chooses a traditional and a modern… Read More
December 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The December 2023 Color Palette Inspiration is here! We were inspired by the rich and vibrant colors that one may occasionally see at sunset. Note that the numbers you see on the graphic are hex codes. These are digital codes that specify the color – these… Read More
November 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The November 2023 Color Palette Inspiration is here! We were inspired by 70s retro colors. These palettes tend to use secondary colors, and we featured rich red oranges, deep blue greens, and soft yellow greens. Note that the numbers you see on the graphic are… Read More
