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Member Spotlight: Fabiana Giandoso

By: Elaine Musiwa

“I believe quilting should be democratic,” stated Fabiana Giandoso, a São Paulo-based quilter. “Here, quilting was for the rich.” Giandoso began quilting after she had her first child. She had been a violinist in an orchestra,…

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Member Spotlight: Jenni Grover

By: Elaine Musiwa

When her friend suggested she try quilting, her immediate response was NO—quilting is old, it is brown and too traditional. That is what Jenni Grover, past president of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild, believed when her friend, a graphic designer,…

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Member Spotlight: Kelly Spell

By: Elaine Musiwa

At the height of the Me Too movement, when families across America were tuned in to the confirmation hearings of now Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a high school administrator in a district just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee, announced…

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History in the Making

By: Jane Rae

The Borders Modern Quilt Guild’s Block of the Month Project We have a long tradition of textiles in our little corner of the world here in the Scottish Borders. Over 1000 years ago, and just a few miles from the…

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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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