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Modern Quilting

Category: <span>Modern Quilting</span>

Eye-catching modern quilt patterns showcase contemporary colors and crisp design. Often using negative space and improvisational piecing, modern quilters also adapt traditional quilt blocks – such as log cabins, stars and medallions – with curated fabrics or baskets of scraps. While modern quilting designs work for any size and use, many makers use their bold graphics to make baby quilts. Tutorials make it easy to start your next modern quilting project.

Catch some inspiration from our Modern Quilters on Create Whimsy!

Improv Quilting

Modern Quilt Artists

Homage by Jacquie Gering

Spotlight: Jacquie Gering, Modern Art Quilter

Jacquie Gering begins each quilt with an idea, but lets inspiration lead throughout her process, sometimes taking the work on unexpected, but welcome, turns. Known for her use of clean,...

American Album

Spotlight: Alexis Deise, Contemporary Quilter

As a contemporary quilter, Alexis Deise works in series to focus and dig deeper into ideas that are important to her, all while honoring the women who built an enduring...

Repelling Radial by Audrey Esarey

Spotlight: Audrey Esarey, Modern Quilter

Like many creatives, Audrey Esarey dabbled in many artful activities while growing up. But it wasn't until she went to a quilting class with a woman who would later become...

More Modern Quilting

Family Feud quilt by Linda Steele

Spotlight: Linda Steele, Textile Artist

Linda Steele started quilting as an adult when a friend encouraged her to take a patchwork class. Over time, she started designing her own improvised quilts, finding inspiration in fabrics,…
1st place in local guild show 2023 by Pam Morris

Spotlight: Pam Morris, Textile Artist

Pam Morris embarked on her quilting journey when she was gifted a red, white, and blue rail fence quilt kit by her mother-in-law. Since then, she's continuously evolved her quilting…
Modern quilt made by Robin Oneil

Spotlight: Robin O’Neil, Quilter and Designer

Robin O'Neil began quilting with traditional techniques and now works organically to create each quilt. She works big and in a series, creating as she goes on her design wall.…
Nonsense Town art quilt by Cathy Perlmutter

Spotlight: Cathy Perlmutter, Quilt Designer

Cathy Perlmutter is a passionate quilter and designer who stumbled upon a local quilt show that completely changed her life. Since then, she has explored a diverse range of themes…
Free Thinker quilt by Carolyn Murphy

Spotlight: Carolyn Murphy, Textile Artist

Carolyn Murphy started her quilting adventure inspired by Denyse Schmidt and the renowned Gees Bend quilters. What sets Carolyn apart is her self-taught approach and her commitment to maintaining a…
Swizzle modern quilt by Annie Hudnut

Spotlight: Annie Hudnut, Modern Quilter

Annie Hudnut has a lifelong passion for making. Her artistic roots trace back to her early years, where she dabbled in fabric and glue, while her serious dedication lay in…
Limeberry Tart quilt by Lyn Crump

Spotlight: Lyn Crump, Quilter

Lyn Crump started quilting when she bought a King size bed and couldn't find anything she liked as a cover. She is now an award winning quilter who creates unique…
Finished improve quarter circle quilt block

Improvisational Curved Piecing

Break away from the traditional quilting rules with improvisational curved piecing! Embrace spontaneity and explore free-form curves and circles. What is improvisational curved piecing? Also referred as improv curves, this…
Bloomerang quilt by Daisy Aschehoug; photo by Ostein Thorvaldsen

Spotlight: Daisy Aschehoug, Modern Quilt Designer

Meet Daisy Aschehoug. She is a modern quilter who has embraced curves in her quilts. Inspired by the artistic and functional aspects of quilts, she shares her insights into perfect…

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