Phulkari: Threads of Memory In this short article, I aim to introduce the reader to an exquisite form of embroidery known as ‘Phulkari’ which originates from pre-Partitioned Punjab, India. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th century, these textiles were primarily created domestically by women to be part of a girl’s wedding trousseau. They held… Read More
The Changing Shapes of EPP Acrylic templates, pre-cut papers, glue basting, and fussy cutting are all staples of the modern English Paper Piecer’s sewing compendium. It’s fair to say we take all of these modern tools and notions for granted, yet as we discovered in part… Read More
How to Organize Your Sewing Space When it comes to keeping your sewing space in order, everyone will have their preferences. Some makers can thrive in a tidy workspace but for others, the opposite will be true. Regardless of this, having some degree of order to your space/projects will result in more time spent working on… Read More
#MQGKeepCalmandSewOn No. 08: Get Your Scrap On Make use of all those tiny bits about your sewing table, in some creative exercises inspired by Kristen Axtman, Heidi Parkes, and Alison Glass. Rather than throwing away tiny remnants from other projects, have fun with them and put them to use in other projects like a greeting card, a… Read More
Then & Now: Becoming a Modern Quilt Teacher with Katie Pedersen For this Then and Now Feature, we spotlight Seattle MQG Founder, Katie Pedersen. This modern quilting teacher shares her love for the craft and how its graphic aesthetic initially grabbed her interest. How/why did you become a modern quilter? I didn’t start out thinking “I want to be a modern… Read More
#MQGKeepCalmandSewOn No. 07: Foam Stamp Printing This is a fun and kid-friendly project that can be done at home with supplies you may already have. Plus, be sure to check out Bianca’s Instagram feed for additional crafting with kids inspiration, not to mention plenty of garment sewing inspo!… Read More
#MQGKeepCalmandSewOn No. 06: Character Improv Quilt Piecing While some makers approach improv from a very unplanned and organic starting point, character improv allows you the opportunity to incorporate some control and planning throughout the process. Read More
#MQGKeepCalmandSewOn No. 05: A Quilter’s Guide to Self-Care As we face an unprecedented global situation and isolation in our homes from Covid 19, it’s not surprising that for many, being at home, worrying about the health and safety of our loved ones is taking its toll. We know it’s the right thing to do, and that that one… Read More
The History of English Paper Piecing English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a trend in modern quilting that shows no signs of abating, yet its origins go back centuries, transcending time and cultures. Given its popularity today, I wanted to explore its roots, understand more about how the technique came about, and who the early quilters were… Read More
What to Include in Your Quilt Labels After decades of studying historic and contemporary quilts, I have become more and more of an advocate for labeling your quilts, especially as adding a label or signature seems to be a final step that often gets overlooked. When I ask quilters why they do not label their quilts, I’ve… Read More
