Tag: modern quilting

  • Meeting Dates 2024

    We meet at 12:00 noon on the first Sunday of the month (or the second Sunday if the first is a Bank Holiday weekend). We don’t normally meet in August and our December meeting is also our Christmas Party. We meet in central London but are in the midst of finding a new venue, so…

  • June Makes

    Another productive month, this is what our members have been making.   Pop over to our Flickr group to see who made each item. Thanks to Amelie for creating the mosaic.

  • May Makes

    Wow, May was a productive month, there are so many gorgeous projects!   Pop over to our Flickr group to see who made each item. Thanks to Amelie for creating the mosaic.

  • QuiltCon recap

    QuiltCon recap by Charlotte of Displacement Activity I was lucky enough to attend the inaugural QuiltCon in Austin last month, and I am still buzzing from the amazing experience. Spending time with so many people who share the same interests was just fantastic. Add to that the great location, delicious food and warm weather and…

  • VeloCity design challenge

    Four of the LMQG members recently took part in a design challenge set by Fat Quarterly. The challenge was to design and make items using fabric from the ‘VeloCity’ range by British Designer Jessica Hogarth. One of the items made was this ‘city squares’ quilt by Beth Studley. You can read more about the design…

  • August Makes

    Just some of the fabulous items our members have been working on throughout August. Take a look at our Flickr group to see who made what and some more great makes. Thanks to Amelie who put together the mosaic.

  • July Makes

    Just some of the great items our members have been making throughout July. Take a look at our Flickr group to see who made what and even more inspiring projects. Thanks to Amelie who put together the mosaic.

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Fat Quarterly – Review

    Fat Quarterly Review By  Patricia Lessell  Fat Quarterly was started by 6 members of the online Modern Quilting /Sewing community from Britain and America to share project ideas and inspiration with other members of the Modern Quilting/Sewing community from all over the world. The first issue was published in April 2010, named ‘Fresh Start’ written…

  • Meet A Member: Pennie Haslehurst

    As part of our Q & A series to find out a bit more about our LMQG members. Pennie Haslehurst answers some questions… Tell us a little bit about yourself   I’m Pennie, I run a catering and events business with my other half who’s a chef.  We have 2 springer spaniels and live just…