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Forum: Main
12-16-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 16,882
Posted By RST

Ghostrider -- was not trying to be definitive but...

Ghostrider -- was not trying to be definitive but rather broad strokes tendencies as I've observed them. I think that looking through a flickr stream of Modern Quilts gives a good sense of the...
Forum: Main
12-16-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 16,882
Posted By RST

I'd say that batiks fall into the realm of...

I'd say that batiks fall into the realm of contemporary. Solids and specific large scale prints are prevalent in modern. Contemporary is often traditional designs done in updated fabrics or...
Forum: Main
12-15-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 16,882
Posted By RST

I think making a modern quilt pattern using...

I think making a modern quilt pattern using traditional fabrics becomes a simply pieced, traditional quilt. It's the use of solids and stark contrasts in very carefully considered color placements...
Forum: Main
12-15-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 16,882
Posted By RST

Quite honestly, I've never once seen zippers or...

Quite honestly, I've never once seen zippers or really any dimensional applique or "Stuff" on modern quilts. I do recall when it was all exciting to put beads, ribbons, lace, trinkets, recycling,...
Forum: Main
12-15-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 16,882
Posted By RST

okeswaglad -- you've hit on a major point --...

okeswaglad -- you've hit on a major point -- symmetrical balance vs. asymmetrical. And you're right-- getting visual balance without symmetry is challenging, but it's also very dynamic and visually...
Forum: Main
12-14-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 16,882
Posted By RST

Negative space is the "white space" --not...

Negative space is the "white space" --not necessarily white, but it is often a neutral-- the area without design. If you look at a newspaper sales flyer, generally there is very little white space....
Forum: Main
12-14-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 16,882
Posted By RST

I'm old enough, and have been around quilting...

I'm old enough, and have been around quilting ladies long enough, to remember similar comments/complaints lodged against the newfangled quilters in the 70s who were starting to use poly-batts and...
Forum: Main
12-13-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 16,882
Posted By RST

There are some low-skill level modern quilts,...

There are some low-skill level modern quilts, just as there are low skill level traditional patterns. I think it's a big mistake to say that all modern quilts are lacking in technical challenge. ...
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