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Phoenix, September 2015

By: Anne Sullivan

Phoenix is created primarily from modified drunkard’s path blocks. Curves can be intimidating, but with just a little practice you’ll be conquering them soon enough! The curved pieces in Phoenix are large and only rarely require lining up which makes…

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Navigating the Media: Pitch Your Guild, Brand, Event or Book

By: Jennifer Moore

Navigate the media and pitch your guild, event, brand or book with the help of media professional Jennifer Moore. Jennifer has 13 years of experience in both local and national television news — she’s worked in six different local TV…

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Altitudinal Ecosystem, August 2015

By: Michelle Wilkie

Altitudinal Ecosystem is a design I created while participating in Quilt Design a Day. Anne Sullivan (@playcrafts) provided the inspiration photo of lakes and snow-capped, tree-covered mountains in November 2014. I loved the inspiration as it reminded me of my…

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Wedge Quilts Go Modern

By: Christian Cameli

Go beyond the dresden! Modern quilting is ready for some wedge magic. Join Christina Cameli for an inspiring webinar designed to get you as excited about wedge quilts as she is. See how one simple shape gives you potential for…

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Quadra, July 2015

By: Christine Ricks

I love the geometry of a quilt block. As a graphic designer, I look at two-dimensional things all day. I think that’s why I enjoy quilting so much. What inspired me to make the Quadra Quilt pattern was the way…

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Honeycomb, June 2015

By: Magdalena Langa

The design process started with just one circle and rectangle. I moved them relatively to find the best configuration. My goal was to design a modern, repeating block and let the color do the rest. Each member of my family…

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Handwork is Fun

By: Carolyn Friedlander

It’s no secret that Carolyn Friedlander loves handwork, and she thinks you will too (if you don’t already)! Join this webinar to hear more about handwork in terms of slow sewing, basic technique, tools, projects, and her own process and…

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Sunshowers, May 2015

By: Stacey Day

The colorway was inspired by a photo in the Quilt Design a Day group last year. After playing with the colors, they reminded me a lot of the rainy days here at home. Every so often a sunbeam breaks through…

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Paper Piecing Tips & Tricks

By: Elizabeth Dackson

Does the idea of paper piecing make you want to break out in hives? You’re not alone, tons of quilters feel that way! Foundation paper piecing is a quilting technique born out of a need for precision, often used in…

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Boids, April 2015

By: Gillian Smith

We typically think of “bird” based patterns as using the flying geese block, but this pattern introduces the half-rectangle triangle. Yardage or scrap-friendly!…

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Use Your Illusions, March 2015

By: Cheryl Brickey

Use Your Illusions is a high contrast, paper pieced pattern which includes instructions for both wall and lap sized quilts.  The name of the quilt was inspired by the Guns ‘N Roses album of the late 90’s.  The front cover…

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Keeping it Zentresting, Developing Guild Programs & Fun

By: Kristen Ballou

The guild is much more than just a monthly meeting! In this webinar, we will discuss ideas for programs, from sew-ins to swaps to retreats and much more. Kristen Ballou, of the Seattle MQG, will lead you through the challenges…

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