Inspiration of the Week – Hexie Rings

by | Jul 9, 2013 | Inspiration

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...

Inspiration of the Week – Community

by | Jul 2, 2013 | Inspiration

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...

Inspiration of the Week – Entryway Wall Hanging

by | Jun 25, 2013 | Inspiration

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

by | Jun 18, 2013 | Inspiration

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....

Inspiration of the Week – Reunion @ Midnight

by | Jun 11, 2013 | Inspiration

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...

Penny speaking this Thursday

by | Jun 10, 2013 | Meetings, Workshops

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...

Inspiration of the Week – Angle Quilt

by | Jun 4, 2013 | Inspiration

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...

Inspiration of the Week – Box of Rain

by | May 28, 2013 | Inspiration

Have you worked with Oakshott cottons yet? Kaffe Fasset shot cottons? Essex linens? Well this quilt has them all! Karen of Blooming Poppies created this incredible improv quilt using a variety of lush, soft fabrics. Her end result is something we wish we could touch...