Originally Posted by oksewglad

Yes I do see the modern and liberated quilt styles as easier ways to sew. But it also allows for a new expression to emerge. If we want the art of quilting to continue as craft we need to have new quilters--it's not just Grandma's who quilt. The modern quilt movement has encouraged younger quilters to create. If this demographic wants to be hip and up to date they need to follow the dictates of current design. Traditional quilts don't always fit that influence. Over the years these artists will develop and modify their skills just as we w"traditional" quilters have. I know my tastes in color and pattern, block choices and settings have changed over the years. I hope we can have enough fabric choices for all types of quilting so that we can continue to enjoy this satisfying past time in our own style.