7 Quilt Back Tips To Inspire You Andrea Tsang Jackson, a Maritime MQG member and creator of the popular #PartyInTheQuiltBack tag on Instagram, shares 7 Quilt Back Tips to Inspire You. From how to use your favorite large-scale prints to how to utilize quilt top scraps, Andrea’s tips will inspire you to have fun piecing your next… Read More
October 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The October 2023 Color Palette Inspiration is here! Move over pumpkin spice latte because we’ve got a dark and moody palette to inspire members. While the palette leans on darker values of green, there’s lots of opportunity for you to further build out the palette and play… Read More
On-Demand Education – Minimalist Design Have you ever wondered how to approach a minimalist design? Carson Converse, a member of the Northampton MQG, shares a broad look at Minimalism vs. minimalism in art, and then dives into minimalism in quilting. Carson shares her thought process for approaching minimalist quilt design and offers unique insights into… Read More
Minimalism Resource Playlist Need an easier way to find the resources you’re looking for as you focus your study of modern quilts? Throughout the year, we will highlight different elements of modern quilting, and provide resource playlists for you. Minimalism is an element the MQG uses… Read More
September 2023 Color Palette Inspiration Hi Barbie! The September MQG Color Palette Inspiration is here! We drew inspiration from the record-breaking movie, Barbie. We can’t help but imagine how a modernized Barbie gingham dress or improv Weird Barbie-inspired quilts would take shape! Note that the numbers you see on the graphic are… Read More
On-Demand Education – QuiltCon Category Selection: Choosing a Category for Your Quilt Choosing a category to enter your QuiltCon quilts can be one of the more challenging tasks when it comes to entering the quilt show. Amanda Bernay, Director of Partnerships, sits down with Robert Bosscher, Caroline Hadley, and Irene Roderick to discuss the various QuiltCon categories and how they decide where… Read More
On-Demand Education – Quilting Improvisationally Improvisational piecing is commonly recognized in the modern quilting movement. The same improvisational mindset can be applied to quilting as well. Clara Stoikow, an individual member of the MQG, shares her approach for quilting improvisationally. Read More
August 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The August MQG Color Palette Inspiration is here! We drew inspiration from the new logo of our signature event, QuiltCon. Are you drawn to the cool blues and greens or the warm tones of orange, yellow, and pink? Note that the numbers you see on the graphic are hex codes. Read More
MQG Sew Along Weeks 15 & 16 Weeks 15 & 16 Assignment – Assemble Quilt Top Click here to watch the Weeks 15 & 16 Video – A look at assembling the quilt top. Please refer to pages 15-16 in the pattern for full instructions on assembling the quilt top. You… Read More
A Look at Improvisational Quilts Improvisational piecing in quilting typically means a quilt made without a defined pattern or template. From there, it’s up to the maker on how their improvisational quilt will take shape – which fabrics to use, what other techniques may be utilized in the design, and how the piece will be… Read More
