We are introducing
this year’s Modern Quilt Guild Challenge:
Make a modern quilt based on TWO Modern Quilt Design Elements.
Make a modern quilt based on TWO Modern Quilt Design Elements.
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| MTL MQG Modern Quilt Showcase Feb. 2016 |
Based on the feedback
we received from last year’s member survey, we are introducing a challenge
that is comprised of 2 parts. Part 1 is to make a modern quilt based on
TWO Modern Quilt Design elements. Whether you’ve made a modern quilt
before or are new to it, this challenge is meant to encourage you to use and/or
expand your knowledge of the modern quilt aesthetic.
Part 2 of the
challenge to incorporate, within Part 1, a 1lb upcycle challenge with a swap
partner.
PART 1
We’ve compiled a list
of design elements that pertain to modern quilts. They are listed below. While
we realize that this is not an exhaustive list, we feel that limiting the choices
will help to showcase a variety of interpretations of the design elements.
1.
All-over Design: A lack of repetition
or repetition without blocks and/or sashing/A lack of visible block structure
2.
Modern Traditionalism: Features a reinterpretation
of a traditional pattern or block
3.
Asymmetrical Design: When the
focal point of a quilt is off-center or does not match on both sides.
4.
Inspired by modern art and mid-century
modern design/architecture.
5.
Minimalist Design: -Demonstrate simplification of content
and form for maximum visual impact.
6.
Use of Negative Space: Incorporate a
creative or significant use of negative space.
7.
Alternate grid work: use alternate
gridwork to incorporate asymmetry, negative space and scale within a different
layout other than traditional columns and rows.
8.
Fabric
Choice: Use of bold colors and prints, high contrast and graphic areas of solid
color.
9.
Improvisation:
Pieced improvisationally (without a defined pattern or template).
At the end of this post, you will find resources regarding the design elements listed above.
Rules are as follows:
1-Make a quilt based on two of the modern quilting design
elements from the list.
2. Your quilt can be any size.
3. Your quilt/quilt top must be finished by the June 2020
meeting.
PART 2
One pound upcycle challenge:
Objective: To create a quilt with a modern aesthetic using
1lb of scrap fabric - a half pound of fabric from your partner, and a half
pound from your own stash. The idea of this exercise is to create a modern
quilt (any size!) using the same fabric as your partner. It is amazing to see
how 2 different makers can envision entirely different quilts using the same
fabrics and palette.
Timeline:
- November meeting: In teams of two, and with your fabric stash
in mind, discuss color palette of the fabric to be shared. It can be 2 or
3 colours. Exchange email address with your partner.
- Before the December
meeting, dive into your stash and pick out approximately 1 pound of fabric
based on the agreed upon color palette. If you don’t have a scale, you can
just eyeball it! Take the pile of fabric and cut it in half.
- December meeting: Exchange half pound of fabric with your
partner.
- Make a quilt based
on the modern quilt aesthetic as outlined in Part 1.
- June meeting: the big REVEAL! Teams will bring their
creations for show and tell.
Rules (not too many, more like general guidelines):
- Quilts/quilt tops
may be of any size
- The finished
project can be 1 quilt or multiple quilts
- Must represent a modern quilt aesthetic
- Since this is an
upcycle challenge, we encourage you to use what is in your stash
- We want folks to
try something new without a lot of financial commitment and get to know a
fellow guild member though a project. At the end of it, 2 'sister' quilts
will be made and it is cool to see where people go when starting with the
same resources.
- If participants
feel the need to purchase fabric for this challenge, by all means do. But
this does not oblige their partners to do the same. The output will be for
yourself, so if you need to add fabrics that's no problem, as long as you
stick to the chosen color palette.
- Can include solid
fabric (eg. gray, white or other neutral)
- Feel free to post
in social media #1poundchallenge, #MMQG2019challenge to keep the guild
posted on your progress
Resources:
https://community.themodernquiltguild.com/resources/what-modern-quilting
THIS ONE INCLUDES A GREAT SLIDE SHOW!
http://mtlmqg.blogspot.com/2016/02/vitrine-sur-la-courtepointe-moderne.html LINK TO MTLMQG Showcase quilt gallery
