Let's Talk Modern Quilting

Modern quilting is often identified by the use of solid fabrics, bright colors, improvisational piecing, intense as well as minimal quilting and negative space. And while a quilt may have a very modern aesthetic, some modern quilts are also very traditional in their construction. The modern quilt movement that has stormed the quilting world is being embraced by quilters of all ages and skill levels, regardless of their preferred quilt style. Editors from Quilters Newsletter, Quiltmaker and McCall's Quilting share their views on modern quilting and showcase some fabulous modern quilts.

[@margaretleduc7307]

Very interesting.

[@mavsmom4542]

I am a fan of Jen and Angela forever! I am so inspired by their creativity and wonderful quilting skills. Perhaps it is time to transition to modern quilting, starting with those wonderful colors, accents, and use of negative space!

[@IRISHLASS273]

I'm a self taught quilter of a few years but to me all quilts were modern in the era in which they were made.
A lot of "modern quilters" think they invented the whole thing their such divas about their patterns.
The problem is modern quilts look very dated after a while, where as, traditional quilts are timeless.
I honestly do not like all the fancy quilting as some of it OBLITERATE the piecing and even at times
hides poor piecing.

[@olgamartavalle3066]

Definitivamente acolchar es un arte, mi persona lo hace así, cada espacio del quilt tiene su propio diseño de acolchado

[@denisestilling2810]

Would like to see more quilts to be inspired.

[@nonniepalmer8676]

I would love to be a modern quilter BUT I have a huge stash of older fabrics not in the modern ascetic ... So I make modern quilts with traditional fabrics, I will continue to do what I have always done... SEW ANY THING I WANT and time I want to... Breaking the rules >>> guess that makes me a modern quilter...

[@MsTiLaJ]

Lovely conversation :-)