May 2012

  • Tricolette giveaway

    The lovely Michael from Tricolette is giving away this gorgeous bundle of fabrics. fabrics left to right are: Rowan – Amy Butler Soul Blossoms Peacock Robert Kaufman – Modern Whimsy Circles Free Spirit – Houndstooth Emerald Free Spirit – Teacakes Faded Wallpaper Robert Kaufman – Modern Whimsy Flowers Robert Kaufman – Modern Whimsy Sheep Tricolette is…

  • our first exhibition!

    In just a few weeks time a wonderful selection of our mini quilts are going to be exhibited in the Bistro (third floor) at John Lewis, Oxford Street. The theme was ‘what does modern quilting mean to me’ and each piece truly represents our members. 1. red diamond, 2. Front, 3. Folded Star mini-quilt, 4.…

  • May Challenge

    MAY CHALLENGE ~ for show and tell at the July meeting ~ The next challenge (should you wish to accept it!!) is to create something inspired by a piece of artwork using solids!  This ‘something’ can be anything you like – a mini quilt, a wall hanging, a pin cushion, a lap quilt, a pillow,…

  • a month of makes…

    Once a month we intend to share with you some of the gorgeous projects our members have been making. 1. 241 tote, 2. Untitled, 3. Finished Swoon block 1, 4. Modern Minimal baby quilt, 5. Wonky patch block for March challenge – London Modern Quilt Guild, 6. Pencil Case, 7. tote bag made from Hometown…

  • Giveaway Winner

    We have a winner! Thanks to all of you for taking part in our first giveaway and a huge thank you to Janet and Louise at Glenroy Designs for generously providing the fat quarter bundle of Laura Gunn  fabrics. If you haven’t been to their shop yet go and take a look, they have lots…

  • one day to go…

    If you haven’t already entered, you have just one more day until our giveaway ends. Pop over here and leave a comment to be in with a chance to win this lovely bundle of fabric by Laura Gunn from Glenroy Designs. Good luck!

  • screen printing with Lucie Summers

    On Sunday seven of us from the LMQG went to join Lucie Summers at her home in Suffolk for a screen printing workshop. We were welcomed with homemade brownies and chatted over tea before being led through to her bright studio and getting stuck in. We had all sent our own designs to Lucie in advance…

  • Laura Gunn FQ Giveaway

    The lovely people at Glenroy Designs are giving away this wonderful bundle of Laura Gunn fabrics. Glenroy Designs, run by Janet and Louise, is an online shop selling fabric for quilting, patchwork and sewing. They also sell kits, patterns and a range of hand-dyed fabrics. Fabrics are a mix of the contemporary and traditional but…

  • Modern Patchwork – book review

    Modern Patchwork by Elizabeth Hartman reviewed by Ruth. I would love to share Modern Patchwork by Elizabeth Hartman, published by Stash Books. As you may know I am a member of The London Modern Quilt Guild and love the modern approach to quilting as well as some more traditional approaches.  Elizabeth has designed 12 quilts…