Designing Modern Quilts

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Gain fresh perspectives on color, prints, patterns and modern quilt construction with Weeks Ringle of Modern Quilt Studio.

Introduction

Weeks demystifies design and discusses the preparations and perspective needed to design modern quilts.

Modern Quilts

Learn the definition of modern design and how technology has changed traditional quilting techniques over time.

Color Theory Basics

Explore color theory and experiment with fabrics you find both easy and difficult to design with.

Master Use of Color

Delve further into color. Learn what colors typically symbolize and what colors work well together.

Printed Fabrics

Understand print scale and the design concept of figure ground.

Designing with Solids

Discover the advantages of working with solid-color fabric when designing graphics.

Composition

Learn about the different approaches to composition and how to be inspired by fabric or the ideas around you.

Executing Your Design

Plan and lay out your composition, making sure it’s well-balanced and engaging. Learn design pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Beyond the Block

Deconstruct the traditional quilt block and learn to successfully incorporate repetition, asymmetry and concentrated zones of detail into your quilt compositions.

Quilting & Finishing

Experiment with quilting motifs and how they interact with fabric. Learn to set goals and to follow through with inspiration.