Mod Squad Quilting Bee

Caroll D of GRMQG started two new bees last year:  an Applique Bee and the modern quilting bee named Mod Squad.  I asked Caroll to give me a few words about the bee:

       "What is a modern quilt? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Is it wonky blocks? Is it solid colors? Is it choice of fabrics? Is it straight line quilting? Is it geometric design? What makes a quilt modern? Is there one correct answer to that question? We will be discussing this topic at the Mod Squad Modern Bee at the Attic Window Quilt Shop on Wednesday, January 28^th, at 10 a.m. Won’t you join us in discussing this topic and spending the day sewing with like minded friends? We will also be introducing a modern BOM that day.  Bring your sewing machine and extra fabrics and something to work on."

Here is some of Caroll's work.

Caroll has taken several classes and seminars on modern quilting.  She participated in the Jacqi Gehring class this past fall and attended her lecture  while the guru of modern quilting was in GR.  While Caroll is teased quite a bit about crossing the river (she lives on the west side), she traveled to West Virginia a couple years ago to attend a class on improvisational quilting as well.  While she would be the first to deny it, she has quite a bit of experience in experimenting and has become quite proficient in MQ.  I love her work especially when she claims her favorite fabrics are from the 1930's!  Please join us for all or part of the day.  Attic Window has space for cutting and all the accoutrements for sewing: iron, ironing board etc.  A small microwave is in the back for heating your lunch or late breakfast as well.  We're always glad to meet new quilters and their ideas on any style quilting, but especially Modern Quilting.  

Vick Welsh had an interesting post in December on the Drunkard's Path Quilt Along .  Please check it for interesting patterns and designs with two simple curved pieces.....

See you next Wednesday at the Mod Squad Bee!