Modern Quilt Patterns

Modern quilts come out of the modern quilting movement, which puts emphasis on simple, bold, abstract designs with bright colors and contemporary commercial fabrics, often including a large field of unpieced fabric that shows off the quilt stitching. Many modern quilt patterns are abstractions of traditional quilt blocks; these are referred to as modern patchwork.


QuiltCon is just around the corner and Im sure our partners at the Modern Quilt Guild and, gosh, the whole city of Raleigh, North Carolina are busy with myriad punch list items. The excitement is palpable and social media is abuzz with attendees, exhibitors, and vendors all sharing their last-minute thoughts and wishes. Were so proud and happy to be part of this community and ready to share QuiltCon Magazine 2024 with you all both print and digital editions!

Melodeon by Betsy Vinegrad graces the cover of QuiltCon Magazine 2024 both print and digital editions. Look inside the magazine to…