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
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
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. The quilters could add one other colour if they wished. We are delighted with… Read More Fade to Grey – mini quilt challenge
South West Modern Quilt Guild 