"Modern quilters are a diverse group of woman and men, young and old, experienced and novice, yet each of us feels the need to differentiate ourselves as modern quilters by how we work, the fabrics we choose, and the aesthetic of our quilts. We create in a way that supports our individual creative needs and our lifestyle preferences. Modern quilters resist the imposition of hard and fast rules for making a quilt. We pick and choose traditional techniques and methods that work for us and at the same time feel free to redefine or reinvent what is possible and allowable in making quilts."
from The Modern Quilt Guild: About Us (2012). Retrieved fromhttp://themodernquiltguild.com/about-2/
Many “modern” quilt patterns originate from traditional patterns, some of them over 200 years old. How are they similar? How are they different?
Traditional Nine Patch
Modern Nine Patch
Traditional Log Cabin
Modern Wonky Log Cabin
Visit The Modern Quilt Guild to view modern quilts. Which inspires you? Can you recognize elements of traditional quilts?
"The Internet has played an integral role in the development of modern quilting. Through blogs, online tutorials and social media the modern quilting community interacts, providing inspiration and friendship for each other. This has helped the community grow at an astounding pace, providing feedback and support at a moment’s notice."
from The Modern Quilt Guild: About Us (2012). Retrieved from http://themodernquiltguild.com/about-2/