There are so many ways to piece a quilt there will always be a new pattern to sew!
Traditional patterns have been reworked in so many creative ways, and it is a true testament to the strength of their design. Bear Paw, Churn Dash, Log Cabin, complex curves like New York Beauty or Double Wedding Ring. Any traditional quilt block pattern can be used to create a magnificent quilt.
I think I adore the traditional blocks because of the rich history that connects these patterns to our past. From the Westward Expansion Nine Patch to Victorian Crazy Quilts to early 20th century Irish Chain… each pattern carries with it a story of quilters long ago and today that bring needle and thread together to join small bits of fabric together and create a heartwarming quilt.
I am currently working on a version of Jacob’s Ladder using reproduction fabrics.
Modern quilters have taken the concept of pieced quilts and transformed them into a cultural aesthetic that is dominating the quilt industry. A unique confluence of influencers, fabrics and social media, modern quilts aren’t traditional quilts with modernized fabric nor are they art quilts. Minimalist, improv, or highly graphic, modern quilts embrace many of the design elements used in the graphic design industry.
