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Big Stitch Hand Binding

By: Eliane Bergmann

Big stitch hand binding is wildly popular these days and for good reason! It adds a unique finishing touch and modern aesthetic to your quilts. In this webinar, Eliane will cover the supplies needed for big stitch hand binding, the…

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Fresh Quilting Episode 205: Matching Binding to Piecing by Sylvia Schaefer

Marine scientist and quilter Sylvia Schaefer finishes off her quilts with multi-colored binding that perfectly matches the piecing in the quilt. Episode Handouts Matching Binding to Piecing Handout PDF Sponsors ​…

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No-Tails Binding: Mitered Corners by Machine

By: Linda Hungerford

Every quilter probably knows several ways to sew binding to a quilt, but this method will have you exclaiming, “Ah-ha! How smart!” Up your game with a triple-fantastic finish that gives you a squared-up quilt, machine-bound corners, and binding that’s…

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Meet William Jordan: Youth Quilter

By: Jessica Plunkett

Some quilters would love to have their work showcased in exhibits. Some dream of the opportunity for their work to be acquired by a museum. Imagine those desires coming to fruition – at age 10. Meet William Jordan, a now-11-year-old…

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Quilt Math – Pattern Writing Tips

By: Yvonne Fuchs

In the first article in the Quilt Math series, we took a look back at the Fundamentals that were shared in 2021. We evaluated how to take what was shared in the Fundamentals and determine which construction method would…

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Toggle Table Runner

By: Colleen Carlson

The square shape is based on the historic courthouse steps block. Piecing begins by sewing two short rectangular strips to opposite sides of a center square. Then two long rectangles are sewn to the other sides of the…

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Quilt Show Photography Tips

By: Jessica Plunkett

Every fall, submissions open for members to submit their quilts to QuiltCon. One requirement is to upload quilt images – we know this can be the most challenging step as we hear members ask how to best take…

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Tulsa Sews

By: Tulsa MQG

Tulsa Sews is an initiative by the Tulsa Modern Quilt Guild (Tulsa MQG) to teach people of any age and interest level sewing skills. When Robin Jones, the newly elected president of Tulsa MQG, took office in July 2021, she…

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Finishing What She Started: Remembering Susanne Woods

By: Jessica Ahlstrand

“Susanne Woods, who passed away in February of 2020 at just 47 years old, was a quilting book publisher and an early board member of the MQG. She sat on the board from 2013 to 2018 and was then part…

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Oh Happy Day by Yvonne Fuchs

Quilt Math – Yardage

By: Yvonne Fuchs

This month, we are going to explore the heart of quilt math: yardage calculations and fabric requirements. To get to a yardage calculation, I use the intermediate cutting instructions step to stay organized. Creating Cutting Instructions Let’s start right where…

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Modern Bricks Tote

By: Debbie Schuster

This bag is a fun, practical accessory. It utilizes basic piecing with binding accents applied in an unusual way to jazz it up. It can be made in a variety of fabric styles and colors. If you are new to…

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Secret Sewing for Outgoing Guild Leaders

By: Jessica Schunke

Quilters love to make quilts to commemorate special events or as a show of thanks. If you’ve been in the Modern Quilt Guild for long, you’ve almost certainly had a particularly wonderful leader decide to step down, and members decide…

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