MQG Sew Along – Week 5 Week 5 Assignment – Piece Square in a Half-Square Triangle (SHST) Units Click here to watch the Week 5 Video. Please refer to page 8 in the pattern for full instructions on assembling the Square in a Half-Square Triangle (SHST) Units. You will need to… Read More
May 2023 Color Palette Inspiration The May MQG Color Palette Inspiration is here! And it should look familiar as it’s the MQG Community Outreach Challenge palette. We’re excited to see how our members use it for the Community Outreach quilts and any other projects where you feel inspired to use the colors! The… Read More
MQG Sew Along – Week 4 Week 4 Assignment – Piece Split Square (SS) Units Click here to watch the Week 4 Video. Please refer to page 8 in the pattern for full instructions on assembling the Split Square (SS) Units. You will need to gather Fabric A 3” triangles, Fabric… Read More
Maximalism in Modern Quilting What is maximalism? The phrase maximalist style is often used in interior design, where a more-is-more philosophy is embraced. Maximalist style includes a mix of colors, patterns, and textures that are densely utilized. Maximalism is used in many art forms from paintings to music to writing… Read More
MQG Sew Along – Week 3 Week 3 Assignment – Piece Four-Patch Units Click here to watch the Week 3 Video. Please refer to page 7 in the pattern for full instructions on assembling the Four-Patch units. You will need to gather the Fabric A and E 1 ¾” x WOF strips… Read More
On-Demand Education – Creative Color for Modern Quilters What is color theory? What is a color wheel? What is human color perception? In this on-demand video, Erika, a Chicago MQG member, takes a look at color systems throughout history, has participants take part in a color exercise, and walks through color illusions. She explains how those… Read More
MQG 2023 Sew Along – Weeks 1 & 2 Welcome to Week 1 of the MQG Sew Along. We’re so glad you’re joining us – thank you for being here! Over 400 members have signed up for the sew along, with participants from around the world. Weeks 1-2 Assignment – Cut Fabric Watch the… Read More
On-Demand Education – A Quilty Solid: An App for Color Fans Have you ever wanted to find out what solid color fabrics match the colors in an inspirational photo? Would you like to build color palettes and save them for future projects? There’s an app for that! In this on-demand video, get a color theory refresh and then learn… Read More
April 2023 Color Palette Inspiration This month, we shifted away from quilts and looked at another common household object for color inspiration – indoor plants. We were inspired by the soft colors of succulents, including these pastel greens and pinks. Plants, animals, and nature are great sources for color inspiration! Note… Read More
Octagonal Orb Block Tutorial Ready to make a fun block that is super scrap friendly? Meet the Octagonal Orb Block, by Elizabeth Hartman! The Octagonal Orb Block was adapted from a fabulous pillow designed by Heather Bostic. The fact that it’s made with bunches of 2-1/2″ pieces makes it… Read More
