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The construction order of the Martini Quilt is fun and easy to do. First, inset the trellis in the background fabric. Then, quilt the top, batting, and backing together. The last step is to make the circle and oval appliqué…
Ornamental is a foundation paper pieced quilt inspired by icicle ornaments on a Christmas tree. The basic shape used is a simple square, yet the variable block size and placement of the columns creates movement not always expected with squares.
Playtime uses a traditional Drunkard’s path block and negative space to give a playful modern feel to a traditional favorite. Changing colors dramatically changes the feel of this quilt. The pattern gives a lot of practice in curved piecing and…
This block looks more complicated than it is! Using half-square triangles and one inset strip makes for quick assembly and infinite possibilities! Vary the placement of light and dark values to create interest in the negative spaces. …
These two pieces designed by Christine use traditional Flying Geese units to creative lovely everyday items. The design uses the no waste flying geese method and takes advantage of negative space to create beautiful quilting lines. The designs can also…
In each issue of the MQG Journal, Yvonne Fuchs will teach us the Modern Fundamentals of quilting. In this first issue of the MQG Journal, we will explore the many ways you can make Flying Geese quilt blocks. Learn to make…
Introduction There is a fresh new energy in our country, and it is displayed in the arts in a profound way. Science, technology, engineering, and math intersect with and have found their true expression in the arts. Young artists are…
“One Small Step” was created by the Gulf Coast Modern Quilt Guild in 2019 for the MQG’s annual Charity Quilt Challenge and was displayed at QuiltCon 2020 in Austin, Texas. GCMQG draws from the Clear Lake area of Houston, Texas,…
Every year, millions of tons of textiles end up in landfills around the globe, making the textile industry one of the largest polluting industries in the world. As makers, we love fabric and fiber which makes understanding the textile industry’s…
As a young girl in the Netherlands, Esther Frenzel color-coded her belongings. For Frenzel, color-coding provided order in her world and began a relationship with storytelling. By applying visual logic to her items, suddenly, they gained meaning and awakened an…
After the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center’s twin towers, Lisa Rice turned her home into a hub for collecting comfort quilts for the families of the 343 firefighters who had lost their lives. She traveled with her son,…
Learn how to use the Quilt Index to research quilt history, discover inspirational ideas for your own creative work, preserve your own quilt history, and teach others about quilts and their makers. The Quilt Index, an extraordinary freely-accessible digital humanities…
