QuiltCon 2022 Highlights (4)

The outstanding QuiltCon show was held in Phoenix, Arizona this year! Presented by The Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting show of its kind. Hundreds of modern quilts were on display, including a juried show with entries from MQG members around the world. Here are some of the remarkable quilts we enjoyed.

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Pride and Joy, 70 x 70", by Veruschka Zarate (California)

Winner of a 1st Place ribbon in the Piecing category, Pride and Joy is a self portrait of Veruschka Zarate and her sons. It is completely pieced together using Foundation Paper Piecing.The quilt is made up of 2,359 shapes and uses 20 cotton fabric colors of Bella Solids by Moda Fabrics. It took 4 months to complete. 

Veruschkz Zarate says, "Although the use of solid colors can increase the margin of error when piecing the quilt, I enjoy clean, modern, minimalistic approaches to quilting to give an impressionistic and modern effect." Pride and Joy was machine pieced, machine quilted on a frame (longarm). 

Blooming Saguaro by the Las Vegas Modern Quilt Guild

This stunning modern saguaro was designed by Anita Wilbur, Quilted by Gina Fiddes, and bound by Sue Green. These members of the Las Vegas NV chapter of MQG chose to celebrate the creative spirit of its membership by highlighting the City of Phoenix as the host of the 2022 QuiltCon.  The quilted stars lend a sparkling 1960's-era vibe.

The Big Fib by Brandy Maslowski (Summerland, British Columbia) 

This stunning Fibonacci swirl is made modern with its jagged edges. Designer and maker Brandy Maslowski says, "Imposter Syndrome is real for many of us. Whether you are dressing yourself for a job interview... or making your side gig your “real” career, we can all feel like we are not good enough. The Big Fib is a whimsical take on the Fibonacci Swirl as the creator (that’s me!) makes the leap from art quilter to Modern quilter, because Yes She Can!” Beautifully quilted by Sam Alberts of Quilting Curve Studio. 

Voltron by Irene Roderick (Texas) 

This striking improvisational quilt was made from strip-pieced elements. Irene Roderick says, "To make the piecing more challenging, I decided to make the quilt symmetrical along the vertical center axis. I started with a single small element in the center of my design wall and added one element at a time then its ‘partner’ until it felt balanced, interesting and joyful. When I stepped back to look at the finished quilt, it reminded me of the Japanese Voltron robots my boys collected when they were young."

Make Something from Nothing by Clara Stoikow (New York) 

This delightful quilt was made from denim scraps (mostly old, torn, sorted out jeans). It serves as a reminder and an invitation to start something new! Clara Soikow says, "A while ago I read somewhere how amazing it is to create – to make something from nothing, to bring something into this world that wasn’t there before. I found that thought fascinating and wanted to turn it into a quilt." 

Tiny Bubbles by Marla Varner (Washington)

Some fascinating optical illusions were created with large and small circles. Tiny Bubbles was quilted during the pandemic. Marla Varner says, "These tiny bubbles kept me occupied while isolated in my own small bubble. All of the quarter circles were traced from templates, cut with scissors and pieced by hand. The curved units were then assembled by machine."

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2022 QuiltCon show.