Saturday, November 16, 2019

The Montreal Modern Quilt Challenge 2019-2020


We are introducing this year’s Modern Quilt Guild Challenge: 

Make a modern quilt based on TWO Modern Quilt Design Elements.
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://www.pinterest.ca/montrealmqg/mqg-what-is-modern-quilting/ MTLMQG                                 PINTEREST BOARD
           http://mtlmqg.blogspot.com/2016/02/vitrine-sur-la-courtepointe-moderne.html LINK TO MTLMQG Showcase quilt gallery 

 NOTE: IF YOU WERE NOT AT THE MEETING AND WANT TO PARTNER UP WITH A FELLOW MEMBER, SEND ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL CONNECT YOU WITH ANOTHER MEMBER WHO DOES TOO. ALTERNATELY, YOU CAN CHOOSE TO WORK ON THIS CHALLENGE ON YOUR OWN

cinzia-ibc@videotron.ca 



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