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Inspiration of the Week – Post Sewing Summit Lone Star mini quilt
If you need yet another idea for using up those scraps, try this pieced Lone Star quilt. We think it's a great use of scraps and the perfect swap gift for a modern quilter. Deb, of Trio Stitch Studio, made this mini as part of a Post Sewing Summit Swap. We love the...
Inspiration of the Week – July in January
This week we are featuring a great improvisational quilt! Anna, of Six White Horses, made this quilt for a couple of her oldest friends. Her color inspiration came from the dress she wore to their wedding years before. They requested improv and that it be easily hung...
Inspiration of the Week – Shelbourne Cross Quilt
Everyone loves a cross quilt. This one caught our eye with its gorgeous fabric selection and easy layout. Jolene of Blue Elephant Stitches used a bundle of FQs of Shelburne Falls by Denyse Schmidt in green to create this gorgeous baby quilt.photo used with...
Inspiration of the Week – The Bee Quilt
This week we have another hand project as our inspiration! What, this looks like something that was done on a machine, you say? That's what we thought! But no. Casey of The Studiolo made this stunning quilt for her son with hand applique and hand quilting methods. The...
[Book Review] Tula Pink’s City Sampler: 100 Modern Quilt Blocks
The Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild thought it would be fun to begin posting reviews of some modern quilt books on the blog. If you have a book you think would be a good one for us to review, please email us and let us know! ---------------------------------------...
Inspiration of the Week – Hexie Rings
This week our inspiration is for all you out there who need portable projects that use up scraps. Hexies are one of the best portable projects available. Haven't done hexies before? Prepare to be inspired! photo used with permission Rebecca of Parsley is the New Black...
Inspiration of the Week – Community
We've all been there before. We get that feeling that we are doing too much, we are too busy, we are too crazily jam-packed with activities that we don't have time to think or ponder or contemplate. Andy of a Bright Corner took a step back and remembered how to take a...
Inspiration of the Week – Entryway Wall Hanging
We think one of the best ways to spice up your entry hallway is to hang up one of your own quilts, which is exactly what Ann of anniemac original did with her Kona solids wall hanging. She created her wall hanging with a variety of bright solids. She cut out a bunch...
Inspiration of the Week – Simplicity
Nicole of Mama Loves Quilts created this beautiful quilt, Simplicity, for her Madrona Road Challenge. Her quilt was inspired by Lilac Crush from the book, Quilting Modern. We love how Nicole's simple pattern makes a huge statement and allows the fabric to shine. photo...
Inspiration of the Week – Reunion @ Midnight
Isn't that just the coolest name for a quilt? It's so intriguing! Linda of a maidenhair fern decided it was perfect for a boys dorm quilt, and she chose colors and fabrics to match that feel. Linda used Lizzy House's pattern, "Midnight at the Oasis," from her book,...
Penny speaking this Thursday
Hello KCMQGers! This Thursday, at our guild meeting, we will have a special speaker for you! Penny from sewtakeahike will be talking about paper piecing and have a trunk show of some of her work to share with us. Penny's work is well-known in the infamous Ringo Pie...
Inspiration of the Week – Angle Quilt
We love reading about what inspires a quilt design. This one was hubby-inspired! The bright colors and angular design definitely speaks to a male demographic, but we also think it's just perfect for anybody to use! Kyndra of Sewlio saw her husband drawing designs for...
