Modern Quilt Movement
08-18-2011, 05:08 PM
#92
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
Quilting is like all art forms. There is room for everyone. I will like some things and not like some things, but in the end we are all quilters. If we all liked the same things, life would get pretty dull.
Personally, most super modern things are not for me. I'm a traditional girl, but I still respect the work and creativity that goes into the quilt.
Personally, most super modern things are not for me. I'm a traditional girl, but I still respect the work and creativity that goes into the quilt.
08-18-2011, 05:20 PM
#94
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Originally Posted by Kehoeta
I'm straddling the line myself. I love the modern quilts, and have also enjoyed making the traditional quilts. I've found that many of my projects are now a blend of both.
Usually - my quilts are gifts so I use the process that fits the receiver.
Usually - my quilts are gifts so I use the process that fits the receiver.
08-18-2011, 05:22 PM
#95
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Originally Posted by Kehoeta
I'm straddling the line myself. I love the modern quilts, and have also enjoyed making the traditional quilts. I've found that many of my projects are now a blend of both.
Usually - my quilts are gifts so I use the process that fits the receiver.
Usually - my quilts are gifts so I use the process that fits the receiver.
08-18-2011, 06:26 PM
#96
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I'm not seeing many that I like. Most of the pattrens in the magazines are just too "muddy" that is, all the colors are about the same and they just run together. The patterns are mostly something you can dream up yourself and that is what I often do. I'm really not an "artsy" quilt person.
08-18-2011, 06:38 PM
#97
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I'm pretty much of a traditionalist but sometimes make uncoventional quilts which I guess could be called modern. I admire some of the art quilts I've seen but have neither the imagination nor the talent to make one. As for the Gees Bend quilts, at the risk of offending some board members, I think they're the ugliest things I've ever seen. I realize the makers used what they had but to call these quilts masterpieces is an abomination.
08-18-2011, 06:52 PM
#98
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Originally Posted by JADE D
I'm pretty much of a traditionalist but sometimes make uncoventional quilts which I guess could be called modern. I admire some of the art quilts I've seen but have neither the imagination nor the talent to make one. As for the Gees Bend quilts, at the risk of offending some board members, I think they're the ugliest things I've ever seen. I realize the makers used what they had but to call these quilts masterpieces is an abomination.
I do not care for them as art and I think they are rather ugly. But if they kept me warm I wouldn't complain. There is nothing wrong with any quilt that is made to do it's purpose but not all quilts are art.
08-18-2011, 07:48 PM
#99
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I love it. I think it makes all of us "stretch" our talents. Just like the quilting pioneers, we are all pioneers that keep it moving. The foundation is the same, but we all build our own layers. We create our own piece of art to express ourselves. It's good to see all of the hand arts returning; quilting, knitting, papercrafting, etc. Each person has their own perception of what art is!
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