Comments on: What does “modern quilting” mean to Alissa Haight Carlton?

By: Karen Harmin

Karen Harmin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:07:41 +0000

Love your statement! I’ve been trying to figure out what people mean by “modern quilting,” and I think it’s just a return to the way my great-grandmother did it, and the way I started doing it in the 70s — no particular rules, no “right” way to do it. There’s no set color palette, there’s no reason to follow a pattern … it’s really one of the few areas in life when you can do exactly what you want to do.

I LOVE your quilts, by the way — they’re really lovely!

By: Anya

Anya — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:41:40 +0000

Your last sentence sums it up for me! Love that attitude!

By: Rene'

Rene' — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:38:46 +0000

I love your statement modern quilting=tolerant quilting. My sentiments exactly. Thanks for sharing your views on the subject.

By: Vanilla Latte Quilts

Vanilla Latte Quilts — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:02:15 +0000

Great description. I am new to modern quilting, but I teach beginning quilting. I tell every new class that I will teach them the “rules”, when they get home they must learn to break them in their own way. I believe every new pattern or form of quilting is a new and creative way of breaking the “rules”. I am curious to learn more.

By: Jennifer Dembowski

Jennifer Dembowski — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:03:54 +0000

“An openness that makes you enjoy the process and not be as concerned with a “perfect” outcome. ” This is EXACTLY my mantra. Quilting (and any art or handcraft endeavor) should be enjoyed, relished, creative…not obsessive, rule driven and miserable. Which is why I learned the basics in a class, and never went back – no more watching someone rip out seams that aren’t just “so”. Not a sacrifice in quality or craftsmanship, but an open mind to the artistic merit.

By: cheryl

cheryl — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:46:09 +0000

between you and DS, how could anyone not want to quilt?! thank you again for your continuous inspiration and for the amazing coin quilt class. you are awesome!

By: Cherri House

Cherri House — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:45:41 +0000

Here’s my thinking on the subject: http://lizzyhouse.typepad.com/cherry_house_quilts/2010/02/what-does-modern-quilting-mean-to-me.html

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:32:12 +0000

(gasp) You don’t pre-wash?? Egads!
And just so you know, my venture into modern quilting is all because I was inspired by one of your wonky quilts. Now, if I could only get my life to cooperate so I can take a class with you!!

By: r0ssie

r0ssie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:59:35 +0000

yes, yes, love this description.

By: Cheryl Arkison

Cheryl Arkison — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:40:15 +0000

What a contrast between you and Elizabeth, but you are both very modern quilters.

The last sentence says it all.