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Explore Quilting with Rulers

By: Kellie Kaczmarek

Have you ever tried to free-motion quilt a circle? How about a straight line? Have you ever wanted to create perfect hearts, stars, or flowers on your quilt? Whether you are quilting on a domestic machine or on a longarm,…

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Textile Talks | Quilts of South Africa

By: Marsha MacDowell Ph.D. & Felicity Khan

Textile Talks features weekly presentations and panel discussions from the International Quilt Museum, the Modern Quilt Guild, Quilt Alliance, San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, Studio Art Quilt Associates, and Surface Design Association. The programs are held online…

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All About Zippers

By: Sue Bouchard

Join Sue Bouchard for an A-Z tutorial about zippers! Discover the ins and outs of zipper anatomy and construction. Watch as Sue demonstrates zipper installation and gives helpful tips to determine the size of zipper your project requires. After the…

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Textile Talks | Quilts of Southwest China

By: Marsha MacDowell Ph.D. & Lijun Zhang Ph.D.

Textile Talks features weekly presentations and panel discussions from the International Quilt Museum, the Modern Quilt Guild, Quilt Alliance, San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, Studio Art Quilt Associates, and Surface Design Association. The programs are held online…

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Lighted by the Blinds Quilt: July 2021

By: Karen Bolan

Inspired by shapes and shadows formed when sunlight emerged between the window blinds, this design plays with color, scale, and shape. You’ll also explore piecing skills, including working with large pieces, strip piecing, and using templates when you make your…

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Jeweled Reflection Quilt: August 2021

By: Tina Curtis

Explore half-rectangle triangles, rectangles, and half-circle blocks in this modern quilt with big impact. Plus, this art deco-inspired quilt has tons of opportunities to feature beautiful quilting motifs or a favorite print fabric! ​…

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Fingertrap Quilt: September 2021

By: Jamie Siel

Create a bold and graphic modern quilt with ease! The combination of simple units come together to create an intricate woven look that is reminiscent of a novelty toy that many of us played with as kids. ​…

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Intersection Block: July, August, September 2021

By: Margo Yang

By itself, this block may look simple, but when added to more Intersection blocks, the real beauty emerges as the secondary designs appear. The most charming aspect of the block is its simplicity which makes it perfect for beginner and…

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Quarter Bag

By: Jhasmine Andrews

This slim crossbody bag offers multiple pockets for keeping all of your essentials organized. Plus, it’s the perfect accessory for weekend errands or a night out!…

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Modern Fundamentals: Quarter Circles

By: Yvonne Fuchs

In each issue of the MQG Journal, Yvonne Fuchs will teach us the Modern Fundamentals of quilting. In this issue of the MQG Journal, we will explore how to make Quarter Circle quilt blocks also known as Drunkard’s Path blocks. For…

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STEM & Quilting with Kids: Façades

By: Marquetta Johnson

Art Meets Architecture in Quilts Quilters are inspired by the world around them and nature has been a constant theme. However, the world that human beings have designed, constructed, and inhabited through architecture finds its way into quilting in marvelous…

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Staying Connected During COVID-19 with the Valley MQG

By: Alyssa Skolnick

The Valley Modern Quilt Guild, a guild representing the San Fernando Valley, in Los Angeles, California, holds their board meeting on the second Tuesday of the month. We meet at our sponsoring quilt shop, Quilt Emporium. When we met on…

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