What Type of Modern Quilter are You?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How important is it to you to follow the "rules" when making a quilt project?

  • A.
    I always use pins and press my seams to the dark side. I constantly think about what quilting techniques I need to follow for perfect points.
  • B.
    Rules are made to be broken. I sew from the heart, not the textbook.
  • C.
    I know the rules, but prefer to pick and choose the ones I want to follow. How necessary is pinning anyways?
• 2.
  When picking the colors for my quilt I typically pick out:

  • A.
    Rainbows, give me all the bold colors.
  • B.
    Two tone quilts, or a clean black and white palette.
  • C.
    I pick from my scrap bin as I go.
  • D.
    I draw from nature and the real world for my color inspiration.
  • E.
    I use three to 5 colors and love when one is bolder than the rest.
• 3.
  I tend to make quilts that

  • A.
    create one overall design, not blocks.
  • B.
    are made from one or two repeating quilt blocks.
• 4.
  I often make quilts that are inspired by traditional quilt blocks.

  • A.
    YES, I love modern traditional patterns.
  • B.
    Not my thing.
• 5.
  I tend to make quilts with animals or popular symbols in them, like rainbows and stars.

  • A.
    Yes, Elizabeth Hartman is my jam.
  • B.
    Too many tiny pieces for me.
  • C.
    The idea of matching up all the tiny points doesn't sound fun.
• 6.
  I use a lot of __________ in my quilts.

  • A.
    Geometric shapes, like half-square-triangles and circles.
  • B.
    scraps
  • C.
    traditional shapes
  • D.
    straight, clean lines
  • E.
    pattern piece labels
• 7.
  How much negative space do like in your quilts?

  • A.
    I like a lot of negative space to be create with my quilting
  • B.
    Does sashing count?
  • C.
    I don't like negative space. I fill every corner with color.
  • D.
    I use a little negative space, typically to create movement.
• 8.
  I like the lines and angles in my quilts to be..

  • A.
    Simple, clean lines
  • B.
    Symmetrical and balanced
  • C.
    Soft curves and lines to create a realistic image
  • D.
    Defined shapes and angles
  • E.
    Completely free form, give me all the shapes and angles

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Modern Traditionalist

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  The Modern Traditionalist enjoys putting a new spin on a classic quilt block. Some ways to do this can be to play with the scale of a traditional block design, such as Bear Paw or Sawtooth Star, by enlarging it or setting it on an alternative grid. Another way to mix up a traditional block is to work in solids or bold colored prints. The Modern Traditionalist typically gravitates toward quilt patterns that are made from one or two repeating quilt blocks to create the design. They have an appreciation for the beauty of the past and a love for bringing it into the present.
• 2.
  The Minimalist

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  When we think modern we often picture a minimalistic design. A Minimalist modern quilter embraces clean lines and the use of negative space. The designs in their quilts are often bold and make a statement. They are able to create interesting designs using a limited color palette. Even though these quilts may look simple in design, they are transformed into modern works of art that can be displayed in any home.
• 3.
  Pop Modernist

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  Evolving in the Modern Quilting community is the ability to bring recognizable elements and figures, such as animals or rainbows, into quilt designs. The Pop Modernist likes to use techniques such as foundation paper piecing, sewing curves, or micro-piecing to achieve these shapes and figures. Their quilts are bold and fun, sparking a sense of charm and playfulness.
• 4.
  The Geometric Modernist

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  The Geometric Modernist loves to play with sharp angles and typical shapes such as triangles and circles. We can see the influence of traditional techniques, like the half square triangle or curves, being used in these designs but they tend to push the boundaries of what those shapes can create. They love to create with solids and textures. The Geometric Modernist can often be found using a geometric print to add another dimension to the design of their quilt.
• 5.
  The Improv Modernist

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  The Improv Modernist feels empowered to toss all the rules out the window. Having a firm foundation in quilting rules and techniques, they are able to apply their knowledge to improvisation. The Improv Modernist lets the fabric speak to them and they play freely with the fabric colors and shapes. Typically they don’t use patterns and like to implement various and new techniques in their work.