Submitted by Liz M. A short post with some time-sensitive activities. I finished my Halloween quilt along top and hope to have it quilted before the trick or treaters arrive! Hope you are all enjoying our fall weather and spending some time in your sewing spaces. Read More →
Submitted by Liz M. Last month, I asked what topics MPS members would enjoy reading about. Thank you for your replies! We have such a variety of interests in the guild which allows us to explore many topics. Many small groups have chosen a pattern and each member selects their fabric and stitches on their own quilt. The result is a group of quilts connected by the pattern but always interesting to see how the choice of fabrics affects the result! The internet has expanded opportunities for quilters to participate in a Quilt Along. It has allowed individuals who may not be involved with aRead More →
Submitted by Liz M. In 2020, Moda Fabrics held their third quilt along called Moda Blockheads. Fifty-six blocks were created by designers and one block was released every Wednesday. Some designers added alternate blocks to substitute for an appliqué block and several layouts were offered for setting the final blocks. Most block patterns were in your choice of size: 4”, 6”, 8” and 12”. The designers used fabrics they had designed and it was interesting to see the same block in different fabrics. Some quilters stitched each week’s block in two different color ways. Some stitched the first 25 into one quilt with one colorRead More →