I’ve been thinking about how to attract the “modern quilter” to explore Stupendous Stitching techniques for their projects and give their “esthetic”. Here’s how the “Modern Quilt Guild” defines the characteristics of a “Modern Quilt”.
- Make primarily functional rather than decorative quilts
- Use asymmetry in quilt design
- Rely less on repetition and on the interaction of quilt block motifs
- Contain reinterpreted traditional blocks
- Embrace simplicity and minimalism
- Utilize alternative block structures or lack of visible block structure
- Incorporate increased use of negative space
- Are inspired by modern art and architecture
- Frequently use improvisational piecing
- Contain bold colors, on trend color combinations and graphic prints
- Often use gray and white as neutrals
- Reflect an increased use of solid fabrics
- Focus on finishing quilts on home sewing machines
So I thought I’d try my hand at making a “Stupendous Stitching modern quilt block”. What do you think?
The block is colorful and neat – a good intro for the cautious, traditional quilter who might twitch at the thought of trying the stupendous stitching technique for surface design for a “whole cloth” project.
Never thought of that but it’s a great way to approach a more complex project.
Will give this a try! Great way to use design, use those stitches and save on fabric.
Love your Stitch and Slash method. I’m new at quilting,so anything goes for me.Love art quilting. Will you be coming anywhere near Alabama in the future?
Thanks! The closet I’ll be is Houston in October and leaving from New Orleans on a teaching cruise in March.