What is your quilting style?
#11
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 282
I don't really have a style. It depends upon what 'sparks' me and gets my creative juices going.
I'm not a fan of art deco style, for example, but my son likes it a lot. Therefore, I'm making him two art deco wall hangings in the stained glass style.
After that I'll do a reproduction of the Jane Austen coverlet for my Victorian-ish style living room (yeah, I know she's Regency era but I still want that quilt for my living room. lol).
When that's done I'll start on my renaissance-ish style quilt for my renaissance-ish style bedroom.
I'm not a fan of art deco style, for example, but my son likes it a lot. Therefore, I'm making him two art deco wall hangings in the stained glass style.
After that I'll do a reproduction of the Jane Austen coverlet for my Victorian-ish style living room (yeah, I know she's Regency era but I still want that quilt for my living room. lol).
When that's done I'll start on my renaissance-ish style quilt for my renaissance-ish style bedroom.
#12
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Posts: 9,475
I think I am really drawn to any of the old traditional patterns and I like to work with reproduction fabrics. I think each to their own and that is good to have variety in life. Modern style quilts are not my cup of tea but I am sure there are a lot of quilters that like that style.
#13
I tend to gravitate to more modern design quilts. Modern patterns and batiks for fabric choices are my favorites. If I'm not working with batiks, bright colors are a must.
Of recent I have not worked on quilts, but lots and lots of jelly roll rugs and table runners, which I am enjoying, to me they are a modern pattern. Picking fabric that is modern, and trendy in the home decor world, and blend well together, is somewhat out of my comfort zone, as they are not batiks for a block.
l have been amazed at how thread color can completely change the whole feel of a rug/table runner.
Of recent I have not worked on quilts, but lots and lots of jelly roll rugs and table runners, which I am enjoying, to me they are a modern pattern. Picking fabric that is modern, and trendy in the home decor world, and blend well together, is somewhat out of my comfort zone, as they are not batiks for a block.
l have been amazed at how thread color can completely change the whole feel of a rug/table runner.
#14
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Virginia
Posts: 239
I like traditional patterns, though I also admire improv quilts. I enjoy using many small pieces, all the way down to crumbs, and like to design as I go. I have to work at controlling color, as I typically want to throw everything into a quilt, and I am learning that if I do that I at least need some neutrals or a uniting color to hold it all together.
#15
As you may already know, I prefer asymmetrical quilt designs since I get bored making the same block over and over but I do those, too, when a pattern calls out to me. And, of course, I love Bright but softer colors and soft florals like Tilda fabric line appeals to me, as well. Plus, I like quilts that are pieced and applique mixed. Not a civil war or traditional quilter lover but I’ve made several...just not a fav..
#16
I don't really have a style. It depends upon what 'sparks' me and gets my creative juices going.
I'm not a fan of art deco style, for example, but my son likes it a lot. Therefore, I'm making him two art deco wall hangings in the stained glass style.
After that I'll do a reproduction of the Jane Austen coverlet for my Victorian-ish style living room (yeah, I know she's Regency era but I still want that quilt for my living room. lol).
When that's done I'll start on my renaissance-ish style quilt for my renaissance-ish style bedroom.
I'm not a fan of art deco style, for example, but my son likes it a lot. Therefore, I'm making him two art deco wall hangings in the stained glass style.
After that I'll do a reproduction of the Jane Austen coverlet for my Victorian-ish style living room (yeah, I know she's Regency era but I still want that quilt for my living room. lol).
When that's done I'll start on my renaissance-ish style quilt for my renaissance-ish style bedroom.
#17
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 282
I got the fabric from here https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/browse/14278
And found the pattern here https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/produc...-quilt-pattern
#19
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,832
Something that helps me define my style:
Take photos and print of your own favorite quilts.
Copy and print photos of quilts you especially like.
Collect photos from magazines that you especially like.
Make a collage on poster board
Then evaluate them for similarities:
1. Symmetry
2. Traditional, contempory, art, modern
3. Colors; value, intensity, hue
4. Atmosphere; calm, exciting, happy, etc.
5. Amount of detail
6. Era you like: cottage, primitive, etc.
Also list things you don't like
Keep going.
Ask friends
Take photos and print of your own favorite quilts.
Copy and print photos of quilts you especially like.
Collect photos from magazines that you especially like.
Make a collage on poster board
Then evaluate them for similarities:
1. Symmetry
2. Traditional, contempory, art, modern
3. Colors; value, intensity, hue
4. Atmosphere; calm, exciting, happy, etc.
5. Amount of detail
6. Era you like: cottage, primitive, etc.
Also list things you don't like
Keep going.
Ask friends