February 2018 – Upcoming Meeting and Announcements
The February evening meeting is: Thursday, February 1 from 6 pm – 8:30 pm Alfalfa's Market 785 E South Boulder Rd Louisville, CO 80027 Social hour begins at 6 pm with the program running from 7 – 8:30 pm. This month the theme is “Give Your Quilt...
No Waste Flying Geese Tutorial
By Laura Loewen When you need multiple flying geese (FG) of identical fabrics it is easiest to make them with the no waste FG method. This method makes 4 FG units. Begin with one large square cut 1.25” larger than your finished FG width, long side, and...
Single Flying Goose Block Tutorial
By Laura Loewen There are times when you need to make just one flying goose block (FG). This method shows how to make a single FG using one rectangle and two squares. Sew all seams as directed or at ¼”. (note: most pictures show a finished FG unit in...
Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century
The Modern Quilt Guild and Stash Books published “Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century”, a book compiled by Riane Menardi, Alissa Haight Carlton and Heather Grant. The book contains over 200 modern quilts, and the Boulder Modern Quilt Guild is so proud to see two members included in there!
Sustainable Alternatives to Quilting Cotton
By Shelly Sommer In October, The Boulder Modern Quilt Guild, along with the Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community at University of Colorado Boulder, will present a modern quilt show, An Exploration in Sustainable Modern Quilting. In the next few...
January 2018 – Meeting Recap and Announcements
Thanks so much to everyone who came out for the first evening meeting of 2018. We've changed our meetings to the first Thursday of the month and we were thrilled that so many of you were able to join us, and that we had some new faces! Our new President...
An Exploration in Sustainable Modern Quilting: Call for Submissions
In 2018, The Boulder Modern Quilt Guild, along with the Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community at University of Colorado Boulder, is excited to announce a modern quilt show, An Exploration in Sustainable Modern Quilting. The show will hang at the...
January – Millcreek Star
By Laura Loewen Our January block is a Millcreek Star. By selecting modern fabrics you can create a new take on this traditional block. This block uses squares, half-square triangle (HST) units, and quarter-square triangle (QST) units. Please...
Quarter Square Triangle (3-patch QST) Tutorial
By Laura Loewen Quarter-square triangles (QST) are easy to assemble. These units are commonly used to make a double pinwheel block. They are sometimes referred to as 3-patch QST, or 3-square QST. They differ from an hourglass, which can also be referred to...
Paired Half Square Triangle Tutorial
By Laura Loewen Making paired half-square triangles (HST) is simple and easy using two squares cut 1” larger than your finished HST. Our example photo shows a 3” finished HST. We start with 4” cut squares and trim our HST to 3.5” unfinished. Step 1 Begin...