Description
QuiltCon 2020 is a fantastic show that represents a broad audience and reflects what is exciting and fresh in the modern quilt genre.
One thing that has evolved over the years is the depth and breadth of artistic exploration—sometimes outside of the quilting genre—experienced by many MQG members. This is a natural progression in the art world: as an artist matures, they push their art by trying something entirely new. Sometimes the exploration is a result of necessity (like Matisse’s paper cut-outs) or maybe just for the love of discovery.
No matter the reason, the resulting artwork is fresh because of the catalyst provided by the experience. We’ve included lots of that creative exploration in this issue of QuiltCon Magazine.
Trends over the past years have changed, too. Minimalism and strong straight quilting lines still abound, but color and texture are making this design element more prominent and visible.
Pushing limits, exploring options, and trying new (or time-tested) techniques are all ways to expand your abilities and get better at what you do. Modern quilters have opted, time and again, to do just that. We can’t wait to see where this exploration leads!
IN THIS ISSUE
The QuiltCon Community
- Hello & Welcome | A note from Karen Cooper, Executive Director of the Modern Quilt Guild
- Editor’s Note | A message from Vivika Hansen DeNegre
- Meet and Greet | About our contributors
- Milestones
- News & Notes
- Quilts from the Show | A selection of this year’s quilts
Quilts to Make
- Retro Mix | Victoria Findlay Wolfe
- Look for the Light | Karen Lee
- Flight Pattern | Caroline Hadley
- Riveting | Bobbie Gentili
- Voyager 2 | Brigit Dermott
- Test Print | Heather Black
- Vining | Daisy Aschehoug
- Next Teardrop | Malka Dubrawsky
- Eckman’s Arrows | Sylvia Schaefer
- Confetti Fence | Steph Skardal
Features & More
- Our Modern Quilting Heritage by Cate Coulacos Prato | Esprit Collection of century-old quilts shares aesthetic
- Make Skinny Curves by Steph Skardal | A foundation paper piecing tutorial
- Amp up the Volume with High-Def Quilting by Catherine Redford
- Song Quilts by Eliza Hardy Jones | A celebration of stitch and song
- Intro to Sculpture by Laura Hartrich | How quilting skills helped me survive art school
- She Stands Alone by Teresa Duryea Wong | The fabric art of Marcia Derse and why we love it
- Scavenger Hunt Quilt by Heidi Parkes | An improv “Instructional Art” project
- Victoria Findlay Wolfe Takes Stock by Meg Cox
Departments
- Favorite Things
- Great Reads
- Modern Basics: Curved Piecing
- Modern Basics: Flying Geese Blocks – Four at a time
- Modern Basics: Half-Rectangle Triangles – Two at a time
- Endings: You’ve Earned It! By Samarra Khaja | Merit badges for modern quilters
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