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On-Demand Education: Appliqué

By: Ginny Robinson

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…

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Satsuma Yellow Color Mock Up

MQG 2024 Sew Along – Color Resources

By: The MQG

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,…

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MQG Sew Along

MQG 2024 Sew Along

By: The MQG

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…

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Satsuma Quilt

Satsuma

By: Holly Clarke

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…

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Mini Satsuma

By: Holly Clarke

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…

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On-Demand Education – Value of Quilts: Panel Discussion

By: The MQG

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…

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On-Demand Education: Modern Traditionalism

By: Holly Clarke

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…

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December 2023 Color Palette Inspiration

By: The MQG

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.

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November 2023 Color Palette Inspiration

By: The MQG

The November 2023 Color Palette Inspiration is here! We were inspired by 70s retro colors. These palettes tend to use secondary colors, and we featured rich red oranges, deep blue greens, and soft yellow greens.

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7 Quilt Back Tips To Inspire You

By: Andrea Tsang Jackson

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…

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October 2023 Color Palette Inspiration

By: The MQG

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…

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Double Arc quilt by Carson Converse

On-Demand Education – Minimalist Design

By: Carson Converse

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…

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