Quadra, July 2015 I love the geometry of a quilt block. As a graphic designer, I look at two-dimensional things all day. I think that’s why I enjoy quilting so much. What inspired me to make the Quadra Quilt pattern was the way the fabric and color came together to create an illusion… Read More
Honeycomb, June 2015 The design process started with just one circle and rectangle. I moved them relatively to find the best configuration. My goal was to design a modern, repeating block and let the color do the rest. Each member of my family sees something different looking at it. I see a honeycomb;… Read More
Handwork is Fun It’s no secret that Carolyn Friedlander loves handwork, and she thinks you will too (if you don’t already)! Join this webinar to hear more about handwork in terms of slow sewing, basic technique, tools, projects, and her own process and inspirations. Read More
Sunshowers, May 2015 The colorway was inspired by a photo in the Quilt Design a Day group last year. After playing with the colors, they reminded me a lot of the rainy days here at home. Every so often a sunbeam breaks through the clouds, so its raining and sunny at the same… Read More
Paper Piecing Tips & Tricks Does the idea of paper piecing make you want to break out in hives? You’re not alone, tons of quilters feel that way! Foundation paper piecing is a quilting technique born out of a need for precision, often used in blocks with irregular or unusual shapes, but it can be… Read More
Boids, April 2015 We typically think of “bird” based patterns as using the flying geese block, but this pattern introduces the half-rectangle triangle. Yardage or scrap-friendly!… Read More
Use Your Illusions, March 2015 Use Your Illusions is a high contrast, paper pieced pattern which includes instructions for both wall and lap sized quilts. The name of the quilt was inspired by the Guns ‘N Roses album of the late 90’s. The front cover quilt was quilted by Abby Latimer of Latimer Lane Quilting. Read More
Keeping it Zentresting, Developing Guild Programs & Fun The guild is much more than just a monthly meeting! In this webinar, we will discuss ideas for programs, from sew-ins to swaps to retreats and much more. Kristen Ballou, of the Seattle MQG, will lead you through the challenges of welcoming new members, getting to know everyone, and developing… Read More
Speakers, Teachers & Sewlebrities; Finding & Contracting Quilting Talent Want to attract sewlebrities to your next guild meeting? Bringing talent to your area often includes looking right at home for local and regional speakers and teachers. In this webinar, Kristy Daum will share ideas for networking and connecting with talent, other guilds and your local network of shops to… Read More
Smubble, February 2015 The idea for this quilt came from artwork by Luli Sanchez. Now that I look back on the piece, it doesn’t look much like it at all. I named it Smubble for my own childish self-indulgence. Several years ago, my son was about 6 or 7 and he was fascinated… Read More
