Modern Quilt Movement
#121
I am all for it if people like it and enjoy making quilts that way. I am open. What I do not like is the small fragment of people that are negative to other quilters because of the style modern versus more traditional. That goes both ways. Lets keep positive and supportive of each other even if we do not care for the different style. I think some of the more modern quilts appeal because you can make a quilt for a gift within a week or so. Not everyone has time to make a traditonal master piece. One of the posts refered to utility quilts. My quilts are made to be used. Or atleast most of them. I am learning to make quick pattern quilts so I can make quilts for all those I want to give quilts too. Also some of those recipients might appreciate quilts with a more modern style.
#122
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
I am all for it if people like it and enjoy making quilts that way. I am open. What I do not like is the small fragment of people that are negative to other quilters because of the style modern versus more traditional. That goes both ways. Lets keep positive and supportive of each other even if we do not care for the different style. I think some of the more modern quilts appeal because you can make a quilt for a gift within a week or so. Not everyone has time to make a traditonal master piece. One of the posts refered to utility quilts. My quilts are made to be used. Or atleast most of them. I am learning to make quick pattern quilts so I can make quilts for all those I want to give quilts too. Also some of those recipients might appreciate quilts with a more modern style.
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Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Originally Posted by Geri B
In what I consider "modern" the patterns often have large pieces to accomodate the larger, bolder florals, for example, and the pieces are often put together in such a way that it is sometimes difficult to discern the actual piecing. Colors/patterns are bolder and color combos are quite mixed. Some are very striking, but I have seen some in magazines that I have to wonder about...
#124
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Originally Posted by Annaquilts
I am all for it if people like it and enjoy making quilts that way. I am open. What I do not like is the small fragment of people that are negative to other quilters because of the style modern versus more traditional. That goes both ways. Lets keep positive and supportive of each other even if we do not care for the different style. I think some of the more modern quilts appeal because you can make a quilt for a gift within a week or so. Not everyone has time to make a traditonal master piece. One of the posts refered to utility quilts. My quilts are made to be used. Or atleast most of them. I am learning to make quick pattern quilts so I can make quilts for all those I want to give quilts too. Also some of those recipients might appreciate quilts with a more modern style.
#126
Originally Posted by Annie68
Holice is a man, a well known teacher and quilt judge here in the US. I'm interested in his opinion as to what his idea of the "Modern Quilt Movement" is. I'll PM him and ask him to come back here to discuss this.
:)
#127
I say whatever floats your boat. Some of them are magnificent, some are dogs, but it is the same with traditional pieced quilts. I do what I like, you do what you like. Variety is the spice of life.
(let's see how many cliches I can fit into one post)
;)
(let's see how many cliches I can fit into one post)
;)
#128
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I did read the request for my opinion. I will give it but am trying to get kits ready for three major quilting events and devoting time to that. But on the side and after thinking about the "Modern Quilt Movement" I realized I been doing it for a number of years and didn't know it.
Another note. It really isn't that new, just a new focus on a quit/pattern/design stye. But more later when I have some time to really think about it.
Another note. It really isn't that new, just a new focus on a quit/pattern/design stye. But more later when I have some time to really think about it.
#129
Originally Posted by Candace
I love modern quilts. This isn't a new trend. Ghee Bend quilts made in the late 1800's were full on modern. http://www.google.com/search?q=gee+b...w=1021&bih=802
No doubt their ancestors DID make quilts for use in the 1800's, but those quilts are not in this 20th century group.
#130
Originally Posted by klutzyquilter
Originally Posted by Candace
I love modern quilts. This isn't a new trend. Ghee Bend quilts made in the late 1800's were full on modern. http://www.google.com/search?q=gee+b...w=1021&bih=802
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