We are absolutely thrilled to welcome internationally renowned quilt artist and educator Luke Haynes to the South West Modern Quilt Guild. Luke is visiting the UK for the Festival of Quilts, and we are so excited that he’ll be joining us in Exeter for an unforgettable full day workshop – Intimate Improv. Known for his… Read More Presenting…. Luke Haynes + SWMQG!
The final post in the series about our Mini Quilt Challenge – Inspired by Artists. Inspired by Clarice Cliff – Lesley Wilkins Clarice Cliff is the artist who inspired me to make this piece of work. The colours and the geometric design drew me to use her work as a base. Although I have no… Read More Inspired by Art
The second post showing the mini quilts we made for our Inspired by Artists Challenge Inspired by Terry Frost – Helen Hope Development of a Square within a Square. This work gave me the opportunity to use some of the skills learnt during an online workshop with Carolina Oneto, one element of which was curved… Read More Inspired by Art
At our March meeting we will be learning Kawandi quilt techniques. Kawandi is a vibrant patchwork style from the Siddi community in India, created by women of African descent. The quilts are hand sewn, building the quilt from the outer edges inward and combine piecing, quilting and binding at the same time. Denise Gould, one… Read More Kawandi workshop – 14 March
When Devi Chapman visited us, some of her quilts reminded us of works of abstract art. We decided to use this as the inspiration for our latest mini quilt challenge. Members were invited to pick an artist to inspire their mini modern masterpiece. It didn’t have to be an abstract artist, but the quilts did… Read More Inspired by art – mini quilt challenge
We enjoyed displaying our quilts at Craft 4 Crafters again this year – the fourth time we’ve taken part. 100 blocks by Frances, Quilty McQuiltface by Helen, and Breaking Plaid by Denise (we love a pun!) The star blocks show our Group Quilt work in progress This year we are working with Children’s Hospice South… Read More Craft 4 Crafters exhibition
We had a wonderful visit from Devi Chapman of Dorset Patchworks this year. Devi gave us a trunk show of her quilts, hangings, and bags. We were also able to use the new projection equipment at the village hall where we meet, so Devi could show us even more of her work. It was so… Read More A visit from Dorset Patchworks
This is the final post in our mini quilt challenge series! The aim of this challenge was to encourage our members to push their boundaries as modern quilters. Participants were given a small bundle of fabrics – black, white and four shades of grey – and challenged to make a mini quilt. We will be… Read More Mini quilt challenge – Part 5
The fourth in our series of posts on our Fade to Grey mini quilt challenge. I am delighted to say that our challenge quilts will be displayed at the Craft 4 Crafters exhibition at Westpoint in Exeter, 4-6 April 2024, along with other modern quilts made by our talented members. Hope to see you there!… Read More Mini quilt challenge – part 4
The third in our series of posts on our Fade to Grey mini quilt challenge. Hot Spot – Lesley WilkinsTraditionally pieced mini quilt using the bargello technique but pushing the boundaries by including ¾ inch strips. Machine appliqued hot pink circles added to give a contrast of colour and shape. Inspired by an online sewing… Read More Mini Quilt Challenge – part 3
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