It's Monday, so it's time for the Question of the Week! If you struggle with this new thing called modern quilting, what do you struggle with the most? Is it in using all solids? Is it in improv piecing? Is it in keeping things much simpler? Is it a certain color palette that is popular among modern quilters? If you do struggle with something, how are you working to overcome it?
For me, it's improv piecing. I'm very symmetric and linear in my thinking, so I have to really push myself to be more free in my piecing. I'm getting there!
ReplyDeleteInterestingly my problem is to trust my own judgement and not be overly faithful to patterns and otehr peoples ideas. Trust my own instincts and creativity and go with that. I had a period of being overly slavish to otehr fabulous designers and forgot both who I was and how I quilted.
ReplyDeleteSOmetimes taking a step back is good .
My biggest challenge would be getting solid fabrics. My local shops shy away from them for lack of demand.
ReplyDeleteI have trouble keeping it simple and enjoying negative spaces, but I am working on it, sorta! I find modern quilting freeing, but my tendency is to "fuss" too much. The challenge block was probably the first time I really let the fabrics and negative space be front and center.
ReplyDeleteI definitely have difficulty with improv piecing. I was raised to follow a pattern from the time I started sewing at 10 and have continued to do the same with quilting. I like the results of improv but my mind really fights my fingers.
ReplyDeleteI struggle with the abundant use of gray in modern quilting. It's all the rage, but it's one of my least favorite colors to use in quilting or home decor. Years ago, when a friend and I were purchasing homes in the same small development, one had gray carpet and tile, and the other had tan carpet and tile. I asked her to please, please, please pick the one with the gray decor. So this goes way back for me. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm with Laura about the gray, especially when paired up with mustard. I'm not so big into solids...I understand the importance of having a place for the eye to rest, but there can be a subtle pattern there! Hand sprays or mottled batiks. Regarding improv piecing...there is too much about art that I do not know, but I know it is there...balance, rhythm, pattern, the way the eye flows. I'm still working on color. It's why I take classes/workshops. My aesthetic probably leans more toward contemporary quilting.
ReplyDeleteI struggle with having enough time and energy to follow through with all the inspiration from so many talented quilters out there. I don't worry about the other stuff. It us all about making what calls to you and learning/growing as you go!
ReplyDeleteImprov piecing...hands down! I'm just a straight and square kinda gal. I just can't embrace the improv part yet. Maybe some day...if I'm forced to.
ReplyDeleteImprov piecing is still a bit of a challenge for me. I am too particular about spacing of prints and colors, not wanting the same ones to be too close, but to be balanced. I honestly drive myself nuts over this!
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