Members monthly progress is inspiring! Make Modern Triangles members are working on different block of the month quilts – whatever they fancy from the quilt library. See their colorful progress in the slideshow below. Members Monthly Progress – Edelweiss I released Edelweiss in June to Make Modern Triangles members as a free bonus pattern. When I get a case of…
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Members Monthly Progress
Sewing with Fabric Selvages
Sewing with fabric selvages is fun way to make quilt blocks and DIY projects from the yardage in your fabric stash. Have you bought a yard of fabric only for the selvage? Okay, yeeeeeees. (A Ruby Star Society fabric comes to mind) Collecting and creating with selvage edges adds color and texture to your quilty projects. Designers have added whimsical…
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Colorful Member Makes Take Shape
Colorful member makes are taking shape in our Aurora Block of the Month program. I’m excited to show you all the members’ versions busting out the color! And not just color. Finishes, too! Colorful Finishes Maureen P.’s Solstice BOM started with colorful inspiration. Then, she translated the palette onto her coloring page. Playing with a set of finished blocks is…
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Radial Design Quilt Ideas and Techniques
Radial design quilts have huge dazzle potential. Learn more about working with these designs, especially using symmetrical radial balance, and make beautiful quilts. I’ve got plenty of inspiration from our Make Modern Triangles members below. Key Highlights Introduction In this blog, I’m sharing how radial design principles work in quilts, and how to create visual balance with color, shapes and…
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Beginner’s Guide to Quilt Photography Basics
Learn quilt photography basics to showcase your quilt’s colors, design and details. In this post I’m sharing how to take your photos from so-so to sensational with basic technical skills and your creativity. KEY HIGHLIGHTS IMPROVE YOUR QUILT PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS Has this happened to you? My quilt photos seldom looked like the real-life version. After carefully choosing the color palette,…
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