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Old 04-16-2011, 01:35 PM
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I want to make DD #2 a modern looking quilt. Probably throw size. She loves green. Any ideas on sites for patterns ? I don't have any 'feel' for modern...really need inspiration. :roll:
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Old 04-16-2011, 01:40 PM
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Try some of Carol Doak's Paper Piecing books. Some of her stars really give a modern look when put together.
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Old 04-16-2011, 01:42 PM
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Shadowbox. Put it in the search box. There have been some cool ones pictured, especially with batiks. I'm planning one for my daughter with similar tastes for her August birthday.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-104960-1.htm
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Old 04-16-2011, 01:46 PM
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I reccomend
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/p/patterns.html

Carnival is my next project. Maple Island quilts has some also. Love the ones called Eureka and Hotshot. Not too difficult. Fun to do.
Good Luck!
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Old 04-16-2011, 01:52 PM
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When I think modern, I think squares and rectangles (versus triangles), I think patterns like D9P, Bento Box and Thinking Outside The Block look modern. I also think Batiks give a pretty modern look.

Don't forget to sow us what you make :-P
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Old 04-16-2011, 01:54 PM
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Bento box is a nice one

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-113498-1.htm

or a bargello
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-70206-1.htm

or a OBW
http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1006

You could also make a traditional quilt pattern look more modern with more contemporary fabrics (moda or batiks come to mind)
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Old 04-16-2011, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Lucymae
I want to make DD #2 a modern looking quilt. Probably throw size. She loves green. Any ideas on sites for patterns ? I don't have any 'feel' for modern...really need inspiration. :roll:
Take a look at Janine Burke's designs (Blueundergroundstudio).

http://blueundergroundstudios.com/
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