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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Inspiration of the Week – Box of Rain

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...

To Boston With Love

The Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild has organized a collaborative effort to show Boston that quilters across the world care about the people of their city during a very stressful time. A special Memorial Day exhibit of banners created from flags donated from around the...

2012 Fall Day Retreat

Members of the KCMQG had a getaway in November for a full day of sewing and socializing. We drove south of the city to Bucyrus, Kansas and enjoyed sewing in a big and bright space with lots of room to spread out our quilts and supplies. It was great to have tables and...