52 of my favorite modern quilts from QuiltCon 2024.
I love modern quilts and have since I was a little girl. I especially love quilts with a lot of white space – not surprising!...
Looking for a quarantine craft to keep you busy? Why not try one of these gorgeous modern quilt patterns!
Hi friends! Today might be the shortest blog post for you as far as text goes. I'm going to visually share a few of my go-to quilting designs as of lately. The next time your trying to decide on a quilting design for your modern quilt - try one of these! I promise you can easily do them all on your machine at home. 1. Horizontal with 60 Degree Start with 1 ½
52 of my favorite modern quilts from QuiltCon 2024.
I finally get to share the 'secret' quilt!You've probably seen several Modern Quilt Guilds hosting Kona Challenges, and in Atlanta we just wrapped ours up this past Sunday.The amazing people at Robert Kaufman donated solid Kona charm packs for each of the members and then we had to create a…
Enjoy 20 of (just some of) my favorite modern quilts from QuiltCon 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. All descriptions were written by the makers. Prepare to be inspired!
I am regularly asked to review new publications in the sewing and quilting industry and I'll be honest, I don't review all of the books that I am offered. But this is a book I have been REALLY intrigued and excited to see. It is Modern Quilt Perspectives: 12 Patterns for Meaningful Quiltsby Thomas Knauer....Read More
Hi friends! Today might be the shortest blog post for you as far as text goes. I'm going to visually share a few of my go-to quilting designs as of lately. The next time your trying to decide on a quilting design for your modern quilt - try one of these! I promise you can easily do them all on your machine at home. 1. Horizontal with 60 Degree Start with 1 ½
This month’s lotto block is a paper piecing pattern and tutorial provided by Trina Peterson using a nice vintage color palette supplied by Wendy Franczak…thanks, ladies! If you’ve never tried the paper piecing technique (or maybe never even heard of it!), this one is about as simple as it gets…you can do this! You’ll learn the basics of putting together a block, and maybe even do more than one…who knows, you might just feel empowered […]
Create your own VISTA. So much opportunity for colorplay and imagination! It looks complicated, but it's simply based upon a 4 x 4 block (also called a 16 patch block) that's cleverly arranged. This illustrated pattern has instruction for 2 sizes of quilts. Suitable for a confidant beginner/intermediate level of quilting experience. Basic knowledge of foundation paper piecing is required for a small amount of the quilt. Includes printouts for paper templates, foundations, and coloring pages. No curved rulers required; 4-1/2 x 4 1/2 inch (or larger) ruler, rotary cutter, and mat is required, along with basic sewing supplies.
You may remember I promised a tutorial for the Mid-Century Modern quilt, which I made and shared earlier this summer. Well ... it turns out it is a little more difficult than I thought! So, as you f
Mix Them with Smaller Prints and Solids! Do you have beautiful large-scale prints you’re not sure how to use? They’ll be wonderful in this quilt and show off to perfection. Mix large-scale and smaller scale prints, then use a quiet print or solid for the sashing accent to give the eye resting spots. Any color …
Our Tiny Tile Quilt’s diagonal lines and tiny pieced diamonds may give the impression of…
I love the look of Flying Geese Quilts and here are 15 inspiration projects to get you making a flying geese quilt of your own!
Communication in your own language can be difficult. Communication between two people who don't speak the same language is really difficult. The good thing is that quilters can communicate without speaking. Whether it is a modern or traditional quilt, the voice of the maker can be heard without saying a word. One way quilters express this form of communication is through a quilt show. The Nurtingen quilt guild—a local guild in the area—held their triennial quilt show this past March, and it was wonderful. There were quilts of all types, sizes, and themes. They even had an area for coffee and Kuchen (cake), with all the desserts provided by the guild members. I thought I would share some of the quilts from the show. Abstraction Lion Annica Sternad Es war einmal Once Upon a Time Halina Schmitz Global Warming by Anthology Kim Dulle Federns Feather Birgit Klein ICU—Do U C Me Birgit Schüller Beautiful creations by ladies who took the Gloria Loughman class with me in November: Gabriele Stahl, Marion Thum, Marion Bätje Deutschland Oy Sullivan Baltimore Bouquets Elizabeth Werdel Phosphophyllit Andrea Stracke Detail: Phosphophyllit The hand quilting on this was spectacular! Lancaster Gabriele Latz Hatten die Makrelen das Calval Zerstört Frauke Schramm Over the Rainbow Marijke vanWeizen Mein La Passion My Passion Gaby Stocker Detail: Mein La Passion Those hexagons are the size of my fingernail! Yara, die Wasserfrau Meets Alabama Chanin Heidi Hombsch Detail: Yara, die Wasserfrau Meets Alabama Chanin Regenwald (Rainforest) Bernadette Mayr Special exhibit by the Nurtingen guild members It was a beautiful display. I hope you have enjoyed seeing a little glimpse into the wonderful quilting community here in my area of Germany. While I don't speak German (my grasp of restaurant German doesn't count), it was wonderful to be able to look at these quilts and hear their makers speak.
These modern quilt patterns are perfect for the next generation of quilt lover. These aren't your grandmas quilts! Click for a full list.
This super simple tutorial for a patchwork gingham quilt will create a fresh modern quilt that comes together fast! Includes free printable PDF pattern.
The Campfire Glow Quilt Pattern by Meghan Buchanan of Then Came June. The Campfire Glow Quilt Pattern used two traditional blocks, the 9 Patch and Sawtooth Star, to create a fun modern quilt. The pattern includes a Modern Solid Design option and a Stash Buster option. This is the perfect pattern for a newer quilter or for a seasoned quilter trying to find inspiration again! This pattern requires beginner quilting knowledge. The pattern assumes quilter has knowledge of basic piecing and can use consistent 1/4" seam allowances. The pattern requires yardage for the Modern Solid version or for the stash buster, it provides multiple fabric cut options. Material requirements on second image. **This is a downloadable PDF, being instantly delivered to your email after your purchase is complete. Your download will only be available to download a limited amount of times. Please remember to save on the computer instead of opening on your phone. Feel free to print out as 8.5" x 11". Pattern is for one person use only. Do not copy, redistribute or sell. You may sell quilts made using this pattern on a small independent scale. Please credit the quilt pattern to Then Came June. Photos by Amy Wennerlind and Meghan Buchanan. Quilting by Mariposa Quilting.
Hi friends! Today might be the shortest blog post for you as far as text goes. I'm going to visually share a few of my go-to quilting designs as of lately. The next time your trying to decide on a quilting design for your modern quilt - try one of these! I promise you can easily do them all on your machine at home. 1. Horizontal with 60 Degree Start with 1 ½
Create this modern quilt created entirely with square fabric pieces
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Hi friends! Today might be the shortest blog post for you as far as text goes. I'm going to visually share a few of my go-to quilting designs as of lately. The next time your trying to decide on a quilting design for your modern quilt - try one of these! I promise you can easily do them all on your machine at home. 1. Horizontal with 60 Degree Start with 1 ½
Modern quilt 02 is one of my very first venture into really having a go at designing my own quilt patterns. I had no idea what l was doing then, haha, but this quilt and the three others that were part of the collection hold a special place in my heart. My love for solids, big blocks and sense of colour blossomed with these quilts.
Each year, the Modern Quilt Guild curates a small selection of quilts from the show and creates the Best of QuiltCon Traveling Show. Last year I was honored to have my Cabana quilt included in the Best of QuiltCon show. (Did I mention that my quilts travel more than I do!) I was super excited to
This is how I made a modern scrap quilt without a pattern. This is a quick controlled improv style quilt you can make in less than a week!
Quilt Sunday the workroom Toronto, ON February 23, 2014
How to sew curves in a quilt – a video and photo tutorial. Beginner friendly instructions on how to sew simple curves an a sewing machine.
Get ready to stitch your way into the chicest quilting trends with Zen Chic! From bold colors to minimalist designs, our guide to 10 modern quilting trends will have you quilting like a pro. Don't blend in, stand out with Zen Chic!
Have you considered working with your favorite color in your quilts? Today I'm sharing an ode to coral as featured in the Modern Aztec quilt.
Irresistibly soft and cozy, this quilt brings a warm, lived-in charm to any room. Our stonewashed cotton velvet quilt has a substantial hand and easy drape, accentuated by channel quilting for a simple yet modern look. Durable and easy to care for, this quilt acts as a lightweight standalone piece for warmer months but transforms into a versatile layering element during cooler months. Its availability in a wide range of neutrals and jewel tones means there's a sumptuous quilt for your style, whatever that may be. What's Included*1 Quilt2 Pillow Shams (Quilt Set only) MaterialsFace: 100% cotton; Back: 100% cotton; Fill: 100% polyester CareMachine wash cold, gentle cycle only, do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat, iron on low heat. Do not dry clean. *Inserts available separately.
quilt-as-you-go, QAYG,
How do you use the Fibonacci sequence in quilts? This article gives examples showing the different ways of using Fibonacci in quilting.
Modern quilt designs are inspiring more quilters to work with new ideas. Check out my list of modern quilt patterns in this post.
I am not, have never been, and have come to terms with the fact that I will never be, a patient person. And I just couldn't wait any longer! This is the new fat quarter bundle I am using to make my Oblongagon quilt for the Quilt Along in 2014! Along with a couple solids. It is Spot On by Studio RK in the Summer Lovin' palette and I got mine from Pam at Mad About Patchwork. In the planning of your project for this quilt along, the cut of your chosen fabrics will be used to determine the layout and block size for the quilt you will be making. The oblongagon is made from a square, but a rectangle can also be used. Here are some possible cuts which can be made from fat quarters and half yard cuts. In the Introduction to the Oblongagonalong, we looked at 3 possible layout options... the Chevron, the Flower and the Random designs. For the Chevron design, the width of the quilt depends on how many blocks you decide to use for each horizontal "stripe", what size of block you use, and how many blocks are a part of each "stripe". This chevron style on the left has a lower hump and the style on the right has a higher hump. The one on the left needs 12 blocks per "stripe" - on the right needs 18 blocks per "stripe". Using your fabric pull for the project and a hexagon grid, you can plan your design using pencil crayons. I knew that I had 12 fat quarters of printed fabric and wanted to use the Flower design. Of those 12 prints, I determined how many of each colour there were: 2 dark blue, 2 light blue, 2 yellow, 1 white, 4 green and 1 orange. And each print cut into 5.5" x 6" pcs would result in 12 flower petals or 2 flowers each. I decided to use solids for the centers of my flowers and came up with this plan on the EQ7. This quilt layout is 54" x 55". Of course you can see that I really did break my EQ7. That blank block will always be up there on the top left corner for every design using the single block style quilt design. *Sigh* When it came time to cut, I chose the best use of my fat quarters. These fat quarters measured 18" x 21" so I cut each of them into 12 pieces at 5.25" x 6" a lot like the third diagram at the beginning of this post. I used two half yard cuts for my solids. First I cut those half yards each into fat quarters. Then I cut one fat quarter from each colour in the same manner, making 12 pieces of each solid. I cut 6 strips for binding from each remaining fat quarter and will use them to make a scrappy binding. Tune in next week to see how to turn those blocks into the OBLONGAGON! Keep On Quilting On!
The Maypole quilt pattern is a simple yet bold design reminiscent of ribbons woven together. This striking composition varies greatly based on color.
