MQG Journal
ISSUE 02 / April, May, June 2021
The MQG’s mission is to support and encourage the growth and development of modern quilting through art, education, and community.
ISSUE 02 / QUILTS OF THE MONTH
Martini
BY SUE BOUCHARD
A nod to the classic vodka martini that became very popular in the 1950’s, the Martini quilt even includes an “olive garnish.”
Ornamental
BY RACHELLE CRAIG
Ornamental uses the simple square shape, yet the variable block size and placement of the columns creates movement not always expected with squares.
Playtime
BY KAREN KEHL
Made with the Drunkard’s Path block, this quilt throws back to construction toys, like Tinker Toys and all of the fun you can have playing with them.
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ISSUE 02 / BLOCK STUDY
BARBED
BY MOLLY WARDLOW
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.
ISSUE 02 / SMALL PROJECT
A TINY BIRD’S MELODY
BY CHRISTINE YI
This issue’s project turns flying geese blocks into bold, bright placemats. Plus, the pattern includes a fun bonus project – turn the base blocks into a wrap for your sanitizing wipes container!
ISSUE 02 / ARTICLES + STORIES
Modern Fundamentals:
Flying Geese
BY YVONNE FUCHS
Whether you’re a brand new or experienced quilter, you’re sure to find helpful tips in this series of basics. This month’s feature is the flying geese block!
STEM + quilting with kids:
Geometry
BY MARQUETTA JOHNSON
Join teaching artist Marquetta Johnson in her series about applying science, technology, engineering, and math to quilting with kids.
Create + Sustain
BY CREATE + SUSTAIN
Meet the people behind this initiative to provide education to the public focusing on creative and sustainable quilting, sewing, and crafts.
One Small step
BY ELLE GARODNICK
Get the story behind the Gulf Coast Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon 2020 Charity Quilt and where it landed once QuiltCon was over.
Member Spotlight: Esther Frenzel
BY ELAINE MUSIWA
Follow Dutch MQG member Esther Frenzel and her journey from color-coding her belongings as a child to designing quilt patterns.
Member Spotlight: Lisa Rice
BY ELAINE MUSIWA
Lisa believes we can preserve history while still looking forward. Learn how she does just that through quilting in this member spotlight.