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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

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