On Bigfork Bay Cotton Company's FB page they are asking your opinion on what you think are the latest trends in the quilting world. I would love to hear what the quilters on this board have to say!
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...4526050929015#!/pages/Bigfork-Bay-Cotton-Company/124526050929015

I think wool, needle punch and rug hooking seem to be having a revival. And maybe even English Paper Piecing. What do you think?

I noticed the following "trends" in Paducah ....

Different approaches to binding like cord work, lace, or heavy drapery trim. At least 4 of the big winners had something other than a traditional binding.

3D effects. Lots of folded fabric to make flowers, hanging fabric for things like table cloths, rouched flowers, and couching.

A lot of raw edge applique. Some was covered in tulle, but not all (and I'm still curious why they used tulle).

Just Sue, how about wool projects?

I have been noticing many quilts with added "touches". It doesn't seem to be just quilting now. I see embelishments, folded fabric, heavy threaded areas, paint,cording and piping. These techniques are interesting and great for art but probably don't do much for bed quilts.

Thanks for your in put Shelbie:)

I did notice quite a few that appeared to be wool but without touching one can't be positive. However, most of those that I noticed were in vendor booths, not necessarily show quilts.

There were also quite a few vendors selling various wool products.

Thanks Sue!

I am lucky enough to live just 6 miles from Bigfork Bay Cotton Company - nice QS, very nice people running the store. I sort of felt we locals had a corner on the BBCC market - didn't realize there were so many from far away who also appreciate them.
I'll be watching this thread to see what quilting trends others are finding interesting & challenging.

montanajan
in the woods near Bifgork, MT