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Resource Guide: Block Builder

Explore different techniques and themes of modern quilting by piecing these Block Study blocks at your own pace. Resource Guides are curated guides designed to help you get the most out of the Resource Library. Each guide has a theme and a list of typically 8-10… Read More

On-Demand Education: Negative Space

What is negative space and how is it used in modern quilting? Augusto García, an Individual MQG member, starts by defining how positive space and negative space are effectively utilized in cinematography and photography. Augusto explains how negative space is used in modern quilting by starting with a… Read More

Sunny Bunch

Welcome to the world of modern appliqué! This raw-edge fusible machine appliqué quilt pattern, like the Mini Bunch sample project, is meant to be forgiving and creative – you are welcome to place your flower pieces wherever you choose, though the pattern is there to guide you if you… Read More

MQG 2024 Sew Along – Weeks 7 & 8

Weeks 7 & 8 Assignment – Assemble the Satsuma Quilt Top The weeks 7 & 8 video is at the bottom of this page. In weeks 7 & 8, we will piece the quilt top for the Satsuma quilt. Please refer to page 11 in the pattern… Read More

MQG 2024 Sew Along – Week 6

Week 6 Assignment – Piece 9-Patch Blocks The week 6 video is at the bottom of this page. In week 6, we will piece the 9-Patch Blocks. Please refer to page 10 in the pattern for full instructions on assembling the 9-patch blocks. You will need to… Read More

MQG 2024 Sew Along – Week 5

Week 5 Assignment – Piece Orange Peel Blocks  The week 5 video is at the bottom of this page. In week 5, we will piece the Orange Peel Blocks. Please refer to page 9 in the pattern for full instructions on assembling the Orange Peel blocks. You… Read More

On-Demand Education: Quilt Labeling

Why should you label your quilts? Amy Milne, the Quilt Alliance Executive Director, explains why quilt documentation is important and provides suggestions for what to put on a quilt label. Amy also shares 13 ways to label a quilt. In addition to labeling the quilts you make, Amy… Read More

Mini Bunch

Welcome to the world of modern appliqué! This raw-edge fusible machine appliqué block pattern, designed by Ginny Robinson, an Individual MQG member, is meant to be forgiving and creative – you are welcome to place your flower pieces wherever you choose, though the pattern is there to guide you if… Read More

MQG 2024 Sew Along – Weeks 3 & 4

Weeks 3-4 Assignment – Piece Orange Peel Units  The weeks 3 & 4 video is at the bottom of this page. In weeks 3 & 4, we will piece the Orange Peel Units. Please refer to pages 7-8 in the pattern for full instructions on… Read More