It's Modern Quilt Month! (5)

We're celebrating Modern Quilt Month at Q.I. This is the fifth of FIVE posts. As The Modern Quilt Guild says, modern quilts often use bold colors and prints, high contrast, graphic areas of solid color, improvisational piecing, minimalism, and/or expansive negative space. Enjoy!

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Raspberry Jazz, made by Pamela Dunlap, quilted by Jean Shute

Equilateral triangle blocks of warm reds and oranges, offset by black and white and gray, create a modern look for a quilt that is both visually and comfortably warm. Pattern source: based on Sheila Christensen's Caravan design in her book, Quilts with an Angle. 

Looking for Mr. Wright, made by Caroline Ellermann and Mary Huff, quilted by Mary Huff.  

This original quilt design was inspired by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Caroline Ellermann and Mary Huff say, "With our "nephew" in architectural school, we decided to make him a quilt he could relate to." The strong black lines and color blocks remind us of a stained glass window.  The quilting echoes some of Wright's themes as well (shown below).

Midnight Blues, made and quilted by Pamela Dunlap. 

Various blues paired with a black, night sky batik make for a starry quilt that seems to shimmer.  Pamela Dunlap says, "It was fun delving into my stash of fabrics to make this quilt." This quilt design looks complex but gives a beautiful result!  Pattern source: Sheila Christensen's "Hampton Ladies", Quick and Easy Triangle Block Tool book. 

Knot Today by Kathie Miller, quilted by Kim Votava.  

Kathie Miller says, "Graphic and geometric - this pattern just called my name.  Add to that a chance to use part of my batik scraps and this fun quilt became reality.  Kim [Votava] added her special quilting touches to bring everything together." [Pattern source: "Knot Today" by Angeles Jaso Tucker for It's So Emma.] We love Kathie Miller's fabric choices and Kim Votava's quilting designs!

Look Ma, No Stitches, made and quilted by Christine Nelson

 Christine Nelson says, "I enjoyed using a variety of fabrics in this quilt.   The pleated log cabin technique makes the stitching invisible on the front.  Measuring the strips carefully as you place them before stitching is important." Pattern source: Lynne Wilson's Pleated Log Cabin.  The centers of blocks have fascinating fussy cut motifs.

Big Hexies - Mostly Marcia by Janet Pugh.

Pattern source: Modern Quilts Unlimited, issue #19. Janet Pugh says, "Sarah Thomas used vertical rows of half hexies, [so] no set-in piecing is required.  I used nearly all fabrics designed by Marcia Derse.  Each piece uses a 4-sided half hexagon template.  Easy Peasy!"

 Note: For MORE hexagon designs, check out our Free Pattern Day for Hexagon Quilts (CLICK HERE):

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Tucson Quilters Guild show.

Batik Beauties (3)

We love batiks! Their striking beauty is enhanced by incorporating strong light/dark contrasts. These quilts provide numerous opportunities for the eyes to enjoy the intense colors of the fabrics.We hope you enjoy these photos.  (For Part 1, CLICK HERE; for Part 2, CLICK HERE.)

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Ragtime by Barbara Deloria, quilted by Karen Roxburgh. 

Here is a gorgeous rainbow quilt with stunning Tonga Batiks!Barbara Deloria says, "As a volunteer at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum (in Golden, Colorado), the variety of innovations observed was inspiring.  "Ragtime" was an attempt to experiment with fabric and color outside my comfort zone."

 This quilt was made from a quilt kit using Tonga Batiks by Timeless Treasures and the Syncopated Rhythm quilt pattern by Karen Montgomery. As of this writing, you can still see a photo of the kit at The Sewing Room in Calgary, Alberta.

Winding Ways by Christine Nelson, quilted by Dianne Martini. 

Christine Nelson says, "I was intrigued by this unsual pattern.  It was interesting making the blocks and trying out different arrangements. I hope you want to take a second look at this quilt to figure out what is going on with those blocks."  (There's a lots of curved piecing!) The pattern source was "Blue Onion" by Saginaw Street Quilts.

In The Shadows by Susie Weaver, quilted by Kris Neifeld

Optical illusion quilts are so much fun. Susie Weaver says, "Sometimes it's really hard to cut a beautiful batik into small pieces... sometimes you just want a "chunk" of it to enjoy.  The "shadow" gives the blocks more visual interest by adding that bit of dimension.  It's just yummy!" This quilt project was taught by Susie Weaver herself ("In The Shadows" quilt class). 

Catalina Sunset, made and quilted by Pamela Dunlap.  

Pamela Dunlap says, "Catalina Sunset is a study in oranges using my own arrangement of both 4" and 8" tall "rocket ships".  The quilting designs represent petroglyphs I've seen in Arizona."  Pattern source: Sheila Christensen's triangle block ("rocket ship"). 

If you enjoyed this post, you might be interested in the following FREE PATTERN DAYS:

Free Patterns for Rainbow Quilts (CLICK HERE)

Free Patterns for Optical Illusion Quilts (CLICK HERE)

Free Patterns for Thousand Pyramid Quilts (CLICK HERE) 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Tucson Quilters Guild show.