From two pioneers of today’s modern quilting movement, Quilting Modern teaches readers how to use improvisational techniques to make graphic contemporary quilts and quilted projects. Explore seven core techniques and multiple projects using each technique, presented with detailed instructions. Authors Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen offer step-by-step advice on quilting basics, tools, and materials and share their knowledge of color and design.
New and seasoned quilters will love making each stunning bed quilt, wall hanging, pillowcase, and table accessory with this must-have resource. Quilting Modern is a field guide for all quilt lovers who strive to break free from the constraints of tradition and yearn to successfully make contemporary, exciting, artful projects.
Introduction: The Improvisational Path
1 Tools and Materials for the Modern Quilter
2 Quilting Basics: Sew, What Do I Need to Know?
3 Beyond the Crayon Box: Color and Design
4 Complete Your Quilt: Backing, Quilting, and Binding
5 Free Piecing Technique and Projects
Urban Garden Quilt
Sea Glass Quilt
Winging It Pillows
6 Improvisational Log Cabin Technique and Projects
Lilac Crush Quilt
Tunnel Vision Quilt
Mod TV
7 Slice and Insert Technique and Projects
Shattered Quilt
Add It Up Quilt
Southwestern Pillows
8 Stitch and Flip Triangle Squares Technique and Projects
Supernova Quilt
Blind Co-pilot Quilt
Swirling Medallion Quilt
9 Strip Piecing Technique and Projects
Fiesta Wall Quilt
Fractured Quilt
Stepping Stones Quilt
10 Modern Crazy Piecing Technique and Projects
Me and My Arrow Quilt
Blue Ice Quilt
Winter Windows Quilt
Going Crazy Placemats
11 Improvisational Curves Technique and Projects
Sardinia Table Runner
Tipsy City Quilt
Illusions Quilt
Resources
Index
Jacquie Gering serves on the executive board of the National Modern Quilt Guild and is founder of the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild. Her work has been featured on Apartment Therapy and in Stitch magazine. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.
Katie Pedersen is a founder of the Seattle chapter of the Modern Quilt Guild. She teaches quilting locally and is a featured artist for Amy Butler Software. She lives in Seattle, Washington.