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Why should you label your quilts? Amy Milne, the Quilt Alliance Executive Director, explains why quilt documentation is important and provides suggestions for what to put on a quilt label. Amy also shares 13 ways to label a…
Welcome to the world of modern appliqué! This raw-edge fusible machine appliqué block pattern, designed by Ginny Robinson, an Individual MQG member, is meant to be forgiving and creative – you are welcome to place your flower pieces wherever you…
Weeks 3-4 Assignment – Piece Orange Peel Units The weeks 3 & 4 video is at the bottom of this page. In weeks 3 & 4, we will piece the Orange Peel Units. Please refer to pages…
Weeks 1-2 Assignment – Cut Fabric The weeks 1 & 2 video is at the bottom of this page. For Weeks 1 and 2, we will cut fabric for the Satsuma quilt. There are lots of template pieces to cut,…
Appliqué has a rich history in traditional quilting, so how do quilters utilize this technique in modern quilting? Ginny Robinson, an individual MQG member, shares the characteristics of modern appliqué and why a modern quilter might choose this technique. Ginny…
There are endless color combinations for the Satsuma pattern! You are welcome to use any fabric that you like. Please refer to page 5 of the pattern for fabric requirements. We partnered with Holly Clarke,…
We’re excited to host a sew along and sew with you! We’re making the Satsuma pattern, the March 2024 resource library quilt pattern, designed by Holly Clarke, a Winnipeg MQG member. The sew along is…
This quilt was inspired by the Modern Traditionalist practice of taking a time-honored quilt design and updating it with modern aesthetics to create a new design that feels fresh, but familiar. In this case, a traditional Irish Chain…
How do you price quilts? What factors do you take into consideration when pricing a quilt? Is there a formula? Do you truly take into account all hours put into the project? We asked members a variety of…
How do quilters apply traditional quilting elements to their modern quilts? Holly Clarke, a Winnipeg MQG member, explores traditional and modern quilt aesthetics and how the two are used together to create interesting modern traditional quilts. Holly includes…
The December 2023 Color Palette Inspiration is here! We were inspired by the rich and vibrant colors that one may occasionally see at sunset. Note that the numbers you see on the graphic are hex codes.