Bubble Gum - A modern quilt inspired by a geometric Street Art work
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Style No. 65947467; Color Code: 095 This modern patchwork quilt in signature autumnal hues features a contemporary checkered pattern that pays homage to the rich history behind Indian madras designs. Drape it over your favorite chair for a modern, cozy feel. Anchal [on-chal] is an award-winning, social enterprise that uses design thinking to create innovative products and sustainable employment for exploited women worldwide. The contemporary geometric designs are defined by sophisticated patchwork and aggregated stitch patterns, revolutionizing traditional quilting techniques. Anchal's home goods and fashion accessories are hand-stitched by 130 artisans in Ajmer, India with layers of the softest GOTS certified organic cotton since 2010. Every purchase of an Anchal product has an immediate impact and provides an artisan with a full-time job, health care benefits, design training, and educational workshops. 100% organic cotton Dry clean recommended Imported Dimensions 74"L, 54"W This description was written by our selling partner.
I thought the hard part was done when I finished piecing the arcs for this project. The original design calls for the background to be the same color as the lighter stripes…or as the darker s…
I can’t believe I haven’t shared this with you before now!! I made this pretty over a year ago and could have sworn I shared it with you. Well, today’s the day!! This was an epic foundation paper p…
The modern quilt craze has hit Japan ! Here are some spectacular results from Japanese quilt artists. When the Sunset Crowns Mt. Fuji in ...
I know I’m not supposed to have favorites, but… this pattern is definitely one of my favorites! The Persephone Quilt was inspired by the Greek myth of Persephone, goddess of the spring and rebirth, and by the new growth that emerges from the ground every spring. It seems fitting that it’s being re
Opalescence - An Art Deco style quilt inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright stained glass works
I love how bright and cheerful this sunshine baby quilt is! I’m a big fan of bold and bright colors. This was made using fabrics from my stash...
Lanterns of Hope is a modern traditional deconstructed log cabin. It uses 8 colors to create a "flow" across the quilt like lanterns rising in the night sky. This kit includes all Paintbrush Studio Solids to make the LARGE THROW quilt top (approximately 64 x 85 inches). Pattern, backing, binding, and batting sold separately Color A: White: 1 yard Color B: Peach: 1 yard Color C: Amber: 1 yard Color D: Bittersweet: 1 yard Color E: Pencil Yellow: 1 1/2 yards Color F: Gulfstream: 1 1/2 yards Color G: Wine: 1 1/2 yards Color H: Abyss: 1 1/2 yards Shop the paper pattern here: shop.stringandstory.com/products/lanterns-of-hope-print-quilt-pattern Shop the digital pattern here: shop.stringandstory.com/products/lanternsofhope
Hello dear reader, Would you believe it’s taken me almost 2 weeks to recover from QuiltCon?!? It was a blast! While I was…
In case you missed it, the Deco Quilt pattern is now available! If you haven't already read my initial blog post about the two-color Deco quilt that I made, be sure to check that out here. You'll find my inspiration, pattern sizes fabric requirements and other details about Deco. Okay! My last Deco quilt to share with you is quite possibly my favorite one! This was my last Deco quilt to design....mostly because I was really held up by choosing colors! I initially thought that I had my colors nailed down, then I got about halfway through sewing all of my blocks and I HATED it. It was nothing like what I envisioned in my head! I loved all of the colors individually, but they did not work well together at all. I was in a little bit of a time crunch, so I was really bummed that I changed my mind. I actually wasted a whole day contemplating whether or not I should start over. In the end, the colors weren't sitting well with me, so I decided to start over! Thankfully, I used my Kona color chips to find other fabrics, and I ordered some fabrics online with expedited shipping. Once they arrived, I was still a little bit skeptical that it would turn out how I wanted, but I jumped in and hoped for the best! . From top to bottom, the fabrics are: Magnetism, Smoke, Bellini, Rose, Deep Rose, Sienna. This is how I used them in this quilt: Color 1: Sienna - 1/2 yard Color 2: Deep Rose - 1/3 yard Color 3: Rose - 3/4 yard Color 4: Bellini - 1/2 yard Color 5: Smoke - 1/2 yard Background: Art Gallery Fabrics Magnetism - 3.25 yards We have quilt kits to create this exact quilt in our shop! I sometimes like to stick with only one fabric manufacturer per quilt, especially if I know that it's going to be on the cover of a pattern. But since I originally thought that I was going to use all Art Gallery Fabrics for the quilt, I kind of had my heart set on using AGF Magnetism for the Background. When the AGF colors didn't work out and I had to make the switch to Kona, I decided to keep the Magnetism background because it just felt right. I would say a comparable Kona option would be Gotham Grey...but it's slightly more
Whether we know it or not, there is always some influence that triggers a quilt. It could be anything. This blog shares my quilts and the journey of their creation.
Dumpster Diving 3.0 is FINISHED! 48" x 62" Quilted with vertical wavy lines using Glide thread in Bark. The back was not what I had planned to use - it's better. I did a favor for Jill S. in Illinois and when she asked about repaying me, I suggested she send a few fat quarters. Well - she also sent nearly 6 yards of this striking African print. DD3.0 was the perfect place to use it. I'm super-pleased with the way I was able to marry the two sides for the seam down the back. Of course, there WAS some unstitching involved. I had long-planned to use this black and white striped binding. But after stitching 3 sides in place, I realized I did not like it at all. One evening in the recliner was all it took to remove the binding that can now be used on another of the waiting quilts. I think this green/brown striped binding works MUCH better. Here is the finished quilt draped over our back porch swing. (our aging red swing has a new home and we have a new weather-resistant turquoise model) SO happy with the way this quilt made from loads of scraps turned out. Crossing another one off that 18 in 2018 Quilting List! * * * And for those who have asked, I found the giant "mutant" clothespins online at Amazon.com. Just search for "Darice Super Jumbo Wood Clothespin, 12-Inch" * * * I must also beg for comment amnesty. I'm very far behind in responding and with this week's busy schedule, I know I won't get caught up anytime soon. Please know that I do VERY MUCH appreciate your kind words! Quiltdivajulie ----------------------------------------------- "The world is your kaleidoscope, and the varying combinations of colors which at every succeeding moment it presents to you are the exquisitely adjusted pictures of your ever-moving thoughts." James Allen
Carol Taylor is one of my very favorite quilt artists, and I was thrilled to be able to feature her work on the cover of the April/May issue of Quilting
You might remember this block and its siblings, which I sent out to a bunch of you who wanted the challenge of reinventing it. Three have not come back and I hope that they will at some point (ahem) so I can post them. One block never arrived at its destination, sadly. (who would steal a piece of mail with this in the envelope??) And seven of them came back by the deadline. Here, in order of their arrival, are the blocks, which have been made into finished pieces. Wow! Isn't it fascinating to me to see the varied approaches from this international group?!! They have all imprinted their own "fingerprints" on these experimental pieces. Thanks to all of you for participating -- it CAN be done - LOL. I'll post the last three when I get the jpgs. Barbara Diskin -Alexandria, VA. Cécile Trentini - Zurich, Switzerland Karen Stiehl Osborn - Omaha, NE Françoise Jamart - Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Jennifer Beaven - Acton, MA Sally Westcott - Tasmania, Australia Paula Sheron - Deltona, FL
Embroidered doily about 1910 Arts and crafts embroidery could be quite modern with flowers abstracted to extremes. This vintage piece has a lovely design, probably commercially produced by an American needlework company. Women bought the linen marked with a colored design and finished it with a satin stitch (Kensington stitch) outlined in a black chain stitch. They often used a raised satin stitch of two layers. The finished piece illustrates the design confusion associated with the modern movement. The lace edge is an echo of romanticism, a mixed message of new and traditional that marks much needlework of the era. Here's a pattern for the motif. Click on the picture above and save it to a JPG or a Word file. Then print it out about 6" wide and trace it onto linen. A table runner with a hemmed edge captures the modern look better than a lacy finish. It's fascinating to see how women used these embroidered designs. In keeping with William Morris's dictate that one should have nothing but beautiful objects in the home, women made embroidered linen bags to hold their stockings, their hankies... and their laundry. They often embroidered their dresses Here's a 1904 idea from Ladies Home Journal magazine They advised the amateur artist to copy arts and crafts motifs from magazine illustrations. And they made tea cozies. The most common use for all that decoration was for pillows and what my mother might have called a dresser scarf--- The doily above another example of modern/romantic.
Learn about different color possibilities for your next Traverse quilt!
This quilted lumbar pillow tutorial walks you through the steps to create a one-of-a-kind piece featuring the LeMoyne Star block.
This hanging art quilt is part of my "Rising" series; about the structures we build, and what comes back in return - whether from nature, or from human interaction with the natural environment. This piece considers the combination of sunset and glittering lights of buildings in the urban landscape.
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!
The Annika quilt is a modern, clean design quilt pattern that goes great on your wall or as a throw quilt!This stunning geometric quilt is perfect for a modern wall hanging or a throw quilt! This pattern has been edited by a technical editor and tested by quilters.Skill Level: Advanced BeginnerSize: Wall Hanging (36" x 36") and Throw (72" x 72")Format: Printable Digital Download (PDF sent via email upon purchase)I would love to see what you create with this pattern! Use hashtags #annikaquilt and #madisonrosequiltingco on social media.Copyright 2023 Madison Rose Quilting Co. It is permissible to sell your quilt using this design on a small, independent scale. Please give design credit to Madison Rose Quilting Co.
Hi Everyone, Well, my first day of spring break was completely unproductive. But it felt GOOD to be unproductive! haha! Thank you so much for all of your positive feedback and comments on my finished project. I really appreciate them. I am very excited by how Finding my Marbles turned...
MAKE fresh modern log cabin designs. MEET Lorena Uriarte and On Williams Street. Get MOTIVATED to design more quilts. 100+ pages of inspiration…
"He Heard The Surf Roar" by Ana Buzzalino was inspired by a photo of Lawrencetown Beach in Nova Scotia.
I made a Colorwash of exclusively Kaffe Fassett fabrics many of which are early and out of print. It is not the Kaffe Collective which includes fabric by Brandon Mably and Philip Jacobs. It is exclusively Kaffe. This wallhanging is made from the kit of 2.5" squares that will be offered to students of Colorwash 360. I used one of the larger prints on the back and I thought the black Fern print was perfect for the binding. Are you interested in making a Colorwash wallhanging too? If you haven't heard, I have an Online Course launching on October 1, 2018 called 'COLORWASH 360'. You'll learn gradation from light to dark (value) as well as gradation from one color another...And, how to select fabrics that work best. 'COLORWASH 360' opens for pre-sale on September 1. Subscribers will receive 24 hours early access to sign up for the course and purchase the limited edition kits of pre-cut squares or larger blocks to cut multiple squares yourself. Both Batik and Kaffe Fassett Fabric kits will be available in limited quantities to students of COLORWASH 360 only. If you aren't an Exuberant Color subscriber for the mailing list....click here to subscribe.
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Recap of Quilt Con 2017 in Savannah,GA.
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.
The Fireside quilt pattern includes multiple layout and color options. Flex your creativity and make one that's totally unique!
Quilt kit includes fabrics for the top and binding. Backing is sold separately. Recommendations are Modern Lines in Watercress, Verbena Florals in Watercress, Novelty Stamp in Caramel, Monarch. Quilt pattern is sold separately here. Quilt maker + Photo: Natalie Stone (@stonesimplecreative)
I get excited about the California State Fair! I love state fairs and think I’ve been to Fairs in 6 states. It’s perhaps a cheesy, expensive and dying event, but how can you resist frie…
Looking for a unique piece of artwork? Take a look at modern art quilts! Here are a few that I fell in love with at the QuiltCon quilt show in Austin.
Images of sewing projects featured in the BERNINA inspiration magazine #53. For more information visit www.bernina.com
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.
Today the binding and the hanging sleeve were added and the quilt is now hanging in the stairway at the Early Learning Center. This pict...
On peut venir du même pays, le Japon, et explorer le textile de façon bien différente... Fumiko Nakayama , amoureuse des Molas, et ses tableaux de grande taille créés avec beaucoup de minutie et de couleurs: Tomie Nagano et ses somptueux quilts indigos...
Modern Geometric quilt featuring a mix of greys with a splash of gold, black and white with a fresh custom modern minimalistic quilting with a soft cuddly fleece backing. This would make a great lap quilt, wall hanging or a baby quilt, a great gift either way for a modern nursery or a housewarming or wedding gift. Pattern by Suzy Quilts. Note: Please let me know if you are using as a wall hanging and I will attach hooks for hanging. • Only one available - one of a kind! • Quilt measures 67” x 55". • Quilt is machine pieced and quilted and has a machine stitched binding (trim). • Made with great quality 100% cotton fabric on front and cuddly fireside fleece on the back with a cotton-blend batting between the two layers. • Recommend washing in cold water and tumble dry low heat or hang to dry. • Fabrics will crinkle slightly after first wash and will soften even more with use and love! • All quilts are new and from a smoke-free home. • To make this a quilt a cherished treasure, it can be personalized with computer printed label, with name, occasion, date of birth etc. Please see "Custom Label" listing for details and pricing!
