QuiltCon 2016: Improvisation Part 2 of 2

Busy week but finally here is part 2 of the Improvisation category from the QuiltCon 2016 exhibitions put on by The Modern Quilt Guild, this year in Pasadena, next in Savannah!

Stories We Tell by Natalie Sabik

Stories We Tell by Natalie Sabik

Stories We Tell by Natalie Sabik

Stories We Tell by Natalie Sabik

The Wrong Block by Daria Blandina

The Wrong Block by Daria Blandina

The Wrong Block by Daria Blandina

The Wrong Block by Daria Blandina

What Ellsworth Kelly Taught Me About Quilting by Maritza Soto, quilted by Melissa Averinos

What Ellsworth Kelly Taught Me About Quilting by Maritza Soto, quilted by Melissa Averinos

What Ellsworth Kelly Taught Me About Quilting by Maritza Soto, quilted by Melissa Averinos

What Ellsworth Kelly Taught Me About Quilting by Maritza Soto, quilted by Melissa Averinos

Aerodynamics by Heather Givens, quilted by Karen McTavish

Aerodynamics by Heather Givens, quilted by Karen McTavish

Aerodynamics by Heather Givens, quilted by Karen McTavish

Aerodynamics by Heather Givens, quilted by Karen McTavish

Handcrafted Triangles by Jennifer Johnston

Handcrafted Triangles by Jennifer Johnston

Handcrafted Triangles by Jennifer Johnston

Handcrafted Triangles by Jennifer Johnston

Shards by Casey York

Shards by Casey York

Shards by Casey York

Shards by Casey York

Urban/Suburban by Andrew Steinbrecher

Urban/Suburban by Andrew Steinbrecher

Urban/Suburban by Andrew Steinbrecher

Urban/Suburban by Andrew Steinbrecher

Tranquility by Kristin Shields

Tranquility by Kristin Shields

Tranquility by Kristin Shields

Tranquility by Kristin Shields

Ruins by Kerri Green

Ruins by Kerri Green

Ruins by Kerri Green

Ruins by Kerri Green

One Earth by Kathy York

One Earth by Kathy York

One Earth by Kathy York

One Earth by Kathy York

Lunar Orbit by Victoria Mansfield

Lunar Orbit by Victoria Mansfield

Lunar Orbit by Victoria Mansfield

Lunar Orbit by Victoria Mansfield

Home by Jessica Skultety

Home by Jessica Skultety

Home by Jessica Skultety

Home by Jessica Skultety

I've Got Your Back by Cindy Wiens, quilted by Darby Myers

I’ve Got Your Back by Cindy Wiens, quilted by Darby Myers

I've Got Your Back by Cindy Wiens, quilted by Darby Myers

I’ve Got Your Back by Cindy Wiens, quilted by Darby Myers

Jurgis and Ona by Shannon Page

Jurgis and Ona by Shannon Page

Jurgis and Ona by Shannon Page

Jurgis and Ona by Shannon Page

Round About by Marcia DeCamp

Round About by Marcia DeCamp

Round About by Marcia DeCamp

Round About by Marcia DeCamp

Wavelength by Rebecca Bryan, quilted by Angela Walters

Wavelength by Rebecca Bryan, quilted by Angela Walters

Wavelength by Rebecca Bryan, quilted by Angela Walters

Wavelength by Rebecca Bryan, quilted by Angela Walters

Kill it with Fire by Libs Elliott, quilted by Rachael Dorr

Kill it with Fire by Libs Elliott, quilted by Rachael Dorr

Kill it with Fire by Libs Elliott, quilted by Rachael Dorr

Kill it with Fire by Libs Elliott, quilted by Rachael Dorr

Gray Circle by Serena Brooks

Gray Circle by Serena Brooks

Gray Circle by Serena Brooks

Gray Circle by Serena Brooks

QuiltCon 2016: Improvisation, Part 1 of 2

Now we have the first installment of the Improvisation category from the exhibitions at QuiltCon 2016. In Pasadena this year, QuiltCon is put on by The Modern Quilt Guild. Though there is a large curated and juried exhibition, Quiltcon is also a conference with classes and workshops, lectures and events. Everything is great, but for me, the quilts are the highlight. Enjoy!

Embers by Stephanie Ruyle

Embers by Stephanie Ruyle

Embers by Stephanie Ruyle

Embers by Stephanie Ruyle

Vortex Redux by Jackie Benedetti

Vortex Redux by Jackie Benedetti

Vortex Redux by Jackie Benedetti

Vortex Redux by Jackie Benedetti

Score for Floating Squares - After Image by Sherri Lynn Wood

Score for Floating Squares – After Image by Sherri Lynn Wood

Score for Floating Squares - After Image by Sherri Lynn Wood

Score for Floating Squares – After Image by Sherri Lynn Wood

The One For Eric by Chawne Kimber, quilted by Chawne Kimber and Pamela J. Cole

The One For Eric by Chawne Kimber, quilted by Chawne Kimber and Pamela J. Cole

The One For Eric by Chawne Kimber, quilted by Chawne Kimber and Pamela J. Cole

The One For Eric by Chawne Kimber, quilted by Chawne Kimber and Pamela J. Cole

Mid-Century Modern Quilt by Jo Avery

Mid-Century Modern Quilt by Jo Avery

Mid-Century Modern Quilt by Jo Avery

Mid-Century Modern Quilt by Jo Avery

Pattern Play by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Pattern Play by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Pattern Play by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Pattern Play by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

F*CK THE QUILT POLICE by Nancy Purvis

F*CK THE QUILT POLICE by Nancy Purvis

F*CK THE QUILT POLICE by Nancy Purvis

F*CK THE QUILT POLICE by Nancy Purvis

Party Arbor by Jenna Brand

Party Arbor by Jenna Brand

Party Arbor by Jenna Brand

Party Arbor by Jenna Brand

Colorfall by Timna Tarr

Colorfall by Timna Tarr

Colorfall by Timna Tarr

Colorfall by Timna Tarr

Night Flight no. 1 by Heide Parkes

Night Flight no. 1 by Heide Parkes

Night Flight no. 1 by Heide Parkes

Night Flight no. 1 by Heide Parkes

Hemisphere by Janice Smyth

Hemisphere by Janice Smyth

Hemisphere by Janice Smyth

Hemisphere by Janice Smyth

Line Study #1 by Andrew Steinbrecher

Line Study #1 by Andrew Steinbrecher

Line Study #1 by Andrew Steinbrecher

Line Study #1 by Andrew Steinbrecher

Accumulative Effect by Stacey O'Malley

Accumulative Effect by Stacey O’Malley

Accumulative Effect by Stacey O'Malley

Accumulative Effect by Stacey O’Malley

Basics by Laura Cox

Basics by Laura Cox

Basics by Laura Cox

Basics by Laura Cox

Score for Showing Up - Disco by Sherri Lynn Wood

Score for Showing Up – Disco by Sherri Lynn Wood

Score for Showing Up - Disco by Sherri Lynn Wood

Score for Showing Up – Disco by Sherri Lynn Wood

The Spectrum of the Ordinary by Kristin Shields

The Spectrum of the Ordinary by Kristin Shields

The Spectrum of the Ordinary by Kristin Shields

The Spectrum of the Ordinary by Kristin Shields

"Thoroughly Mondrian Millie" by Leslie Tucker Jenison, quilted by Danielle Wilke

“Thoroughly Mondrian Millie” by Leslie Tucker Jenison, quilted by Danielle Wilke

"Thoroughly Mondrian Millie" by Leslie Tucker Jenison, quilted by Danielle Wilke

“Thoroughly Mondrian Millie” by Leslie Tucker Jenison, quilted by Danielle Wilke

1981 by Nancy Purvis

1981 by Nancy Purvis

1981 by Nancy Purvis

1981 by Nancy Purvis

Puddling by Amy Friend

Puddling by Amy Friend

Puddling by Amy Friend

Puddling by Amy Friend

Graphics 1 by Kerri Green

Graphics 1 by Kerri Green

Graphics 1 by Kerri Green

Graphics 1 by Kerri Green

Modern Quilt Guild Exhibition at Quilt Market 2015

Next up we have the complete Modern Quilt Guild’s exhibition as part of the annual exhibitions at Quilt Market and Quilt Festival 2015 in Houston.  No explanation needed, so enjoy!

Embers by Stephanie Ruyle

Embers by Stephanie Ruyle

Embers by Stephanie Ruyle

Embers by Stephanie Ruyle

DMMQG Twisted Sisters Quilt by Stephanie Ruyle and the guild

DMMQG Twisted Sisters Quilt by Stephanie Ruyle and the guild

DMMQG Twisted Sisters Quilt by Stephanie Ruyle and the guild

DMMQG Twisted Sisters Quilt by Stephanie Ruyle and the guild

Puddling by Amy Friend

Puddling by Amy Friend

Puddling by Amy Friend

Puddling by Amy Friend

Echoes by Leanne Chahley

Echoes by Leanne Chahley

Echoes by Leanne Chahley

Echoes by Leanne Chahley

Life in the ER Quilt by Hillary Goodwin, quilted by Emily Sessions

Life in the ER Quilt by Hillary Goodwin, quilted by Emily Sessions

Life in the ER Quilt by Hillary Goodwin, quilted by Emily Sessions

Life in the ER Quilt by Hillary Goodwin, quilted by Emily Sessions

Kintsugi I (Medallion) by Alexis Deise

Kintsugi I (Medallion) by Alexis Deise

Kintsugi I (Medallion) by Alexis Deise

Kintsugi I (Medallion) by Alexis Deise

Corsage by Stacey Day

Corsage by Stacey Day

Corsage by Stacey Day

Corsage by Stacey Day

Rain by Christa Watson

Rain by Christa Watson

Rain by Christa Watson

Rain by Christa Watson

5/325 by Hillary Goodwin

5/325 by Hillary Goodwin

5/325 by Hillary Goodwin

5/325 by Hillary Goodwin

Bullseye by Vicki Ruebel

Bullseye by Vicki Ruebel

Bullseye by Vicki Ruebel

Bullseye by Vicki Ruebel

Diamonds in the Rough by Tina Guthmann

Diamonds in the Rough by Tina Guthmann

Diamonds in the Rough by Tina Guthmann

Diamonds in the Rough by Tina Guthmann

Huckleberry by Rebecca Bryan

Huckleberry by Rebecca Bryan

Huckleberry by Rebecca Bryan

Huckleberry by Rebecca Bryan

Random Perfection by Wanda Dotson

Random Perfection by Wanda Dotson

Random Perfection by Wanda Dotson

Random Perfection by Wanda Dotson

Pineapple Variation by Alexis Deise

Pineapple Variation by Alexis Deise

Pineapple Variation by Alexis Deise

Pineapple Variation by Alexis Deise

Line Study #1 by Andrew Steinbrecher

Line Study #1 by Andrew Steinbrecher

Line Study #1 by Andrew Steinbrecher

Line Study #1 by Andrew Steinbrecher

Paper Cranes by Sylvia Schaefer

Paper Cranes by Sylvia Schaefer

Paper Cranes by Sylvia Schaefer

Paper Cranes by Sylvia Schaefer

Pointed Statement by Amy Friend

Pointed Statement by Amy Friend

Pointed Statement by Amy Friend

Pointed Statement by Amy Friend

Pixels by Ashley Nickels

Pixels by Ashley Nickels

Pixels by Ashley Nickels

Pixels by Ashley Nickels

Wavelength by Rebecca Bryan

Wavelength by Rebecca Bryan

Wavelength by Rebecca Bryan

Wavelength by Rebecca Bryan

Spare Change by Betsy Vinegrad

Spare Change by Betsy Vinegrad

Spare Change by Betsy Vinegrad

Spare Change by Betsy Vinegrad

When Oceans Rise by Amanda Hohnstreiter

When Oceans Rise by Amanda Hohnstreiter

When Oceans Rise by Amanda Hohnstreiter

When Oceans Rise by Amanda Hohnstreiter

Trimmings 2015-The Cog by Amy Gunson

Trimmings 2015-The Cog by Amy Gunson

Trimmings 2015-The Cog by Amy Gunson

Trimmings 2015-The Cog by Amy Gunson

Tidy Towns: Irish Houses by Andrew Steinbrecher

Tidy Towns: Irish Houses by Andrew Steinbrecher

Tidy Towns: Irish Houses by Andrew Steinbrecher

Tidy Towns: Irish Houses by Andrew Steinbrecher

Modern Amish II by Mickey Beebe, quilted by Tony McAuliffe

Modern Amish II by Mickey Beebe, quilted by Tony McAuliffe

Modern Amish II by Mickey Beebe, quilted by Tony McAuliffe

Modern Amish II by Mickey Beebe, quilted by Tony McAuliffe

Home by Jessica Skultety

Home by Jessica Skultety

Home by Jessica Skultety

Home by Jessica Skultety

Fruit Flavors by Mary Menzer

Fruit Flavors by Mary Menzer

Fruit Flavors by Mary Menzer

Fruit Flavors by Mary Menzer

Balancing Act by Amanda Hohnstreiter

Balancing Act by Amanda Hohnstreiter

Balancing Act by Amanda Hohnstreiter

Balancing Act by Amanda Hohnstreiter

QuiltCon 2015: Use of Negative Space part 2

And now Part 2 of the Use of Negative Space category from QuiltCon 2015, sponsored by APQS with the winners of the category at the end of the post.  We still have a couple of categories and the special exhibitions to go, and some other non QuiltCon exhibitions, books to review, fabric to talk about, and quilters to meet. Stay tuned!

Colorado 4x4 by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver, Colorado.

Colorado 4×4 by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver, Colorado.

Colorado 4x4 by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver, Colorado.

Colorado 4×4 by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver, Colorado.

Diamond Chains by Charlotte Noll. Lauderhill, Florida.

Diamond Chains by Charlotte Noll. Lauderhill, Florida.

Diamond Chains by Charlotte Noll. Lauderhill, Florida.

Diamond Chains by Charlotte Noll. Lauderhill, Florida.

Boxed In by Elizabeth Dackson. Land O Lakes, Florida.

Boxed In by Elizabeth Dackson. Land O Lakes, Florida.

Boxed In by Elizabeth Dackson. Land O Lakes, Florida.

Boxed In by Elizabeth Dackson. Land O Lakes, Florida. 

My Way by Pamela Rocco. Santa Cruz, California. Quilted by Susan Spencer, Scotts Valley, California.

My Way by Pamela Rocco. Santa Cruz, California. Quilted by Susan Spencer, Scotts Valley, California.

My Way by Pamela Rocco. Santa Cruz, California. Quilted by Susan Spencer, Scotts Valley, California.

My Way by Pamela Rocco. Santa Cruz, California. Quilted by Susan Spencer, Scotts Valley, California.

 

Haberdashery by Amy Friend. West Newbury, Massachusetts

Haberdashery by Amy Friend. West Newbury, Massachusetts

Haberdashery by Amy Friend. West Newbury, Massachusetts

Haberdashery by Amy Friend. West Newbury, Massachusetts

Transmission by Phoebe Harrell. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Quilted by Geri Smith.

Transmission by Phoebe Harrell. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Quilted by Geri Smith.

Transmission by Phoebe Harrell. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Quilted by Geri Smith.

Transmission by Phoebe Harrell. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Quilted by Geri Smith.

Dots by Svetlana Sotak. Batavia, Illinois.

Dots by Svetlana Sotak. Batavia, Illinois.

Dots by Svetlana Sotak. Batavia, Illinois.

Dots by Svetlana Sotak. Batavia, Illinois.

Equalizer by Cheryl Arkison. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Equalizer by Cheryl Arkison. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Equalizer by Cheryl Arkison. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Equalizer by Cheryl Arkison. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Letting Go by Andrew Steinbrecher. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Letting Go by Andrew Steinbrecher. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Letting Go by Andrew Steinbrecher. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Letting Go by Andrew Steinbrecher. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tuning Fork #12 by Heather Pregger. Fort Worth, Texas.

Tuning Fork #12 by Heather Pregger. Fort Worth, Texas.

Tuning Fork #12 by Heather Pregger. Fort Worth, Texas.

Tuning Fork #12 by Heather Pregger. Fort Worth, Texas.

Chandelier by Lee Heinrich. Mequon, Wisconsin.

Chandelier by Lee Heinrich. Mequon, Wisconsin.

Chandelier by Lee Heinrich. Mequon, Wisconsin.

Chandelier by Lee Heinrich. Mequon, Wisconsin.

Redirected by Hollie Lobosky. Venice, California.

Redirected by Hollie Lobosky. Venice, California.

Mod Hex 2 by Jen Sorenson. Northborough, Massachusetts.

Mod Hex 2 by Jen Sorenson. Northborough, Massachusetts.

Mod Hex 2 by Jen Sorenson. Northborough, Massachusetts.

Mod Hex 2 by Jen Sorenson. Northborough, Massachusetts.

Lowcountry Sunset by Kimberly McPeake by Charleston, South Carolina.

Lowcountry Sunset by Kimberly McPeake by Charleston, South Carolina.

Lowcountry Sunset by Kimberly McPeake by Charleston, South Carolina.

Lowcountry Sunset by Kimberly McPeake by Charleston, South Carolina.

Pike's Peak by Cheryl Brickey. Greer, South Carolina.

Pike’s Peak by Cheryl Brickey. Greer, South Carolina.

Pike's Peak by Cheryl Brickey. Greer, South Carolina.

Pike’s Peak by Cheryl Brickey. Greer, South Carolina.

Eggs and Darts by Amanda Leins. Gansevoort, New York. Pieced by Susan Bishop.

Eggs and Darts by Amanda Leins. Gansevoort, New York. Pieced by Susan Bishop.

Eggs and Darts by Amanda Leins. Gansevoort, New York. Pieced by Susan Bishop.

Eggs and Darts by Amanda Leins. Gansevoort, New York. Pieced by Susan Bishop.

Peek by Melanie Tuazon by Livingston, New Jersey.

Peek by Melanie Tuazon by Livingston, New Jersey.

Peek by Melanie Tuazon by Livingston, New Jersey.

Peek by Melanie Tuazon by Livingston, New Jersey.

Museum Windows by Melissa Fontanese, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Museum Windows by Melissa Fontanese, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Somewhat Herringbone by Dorie Schwarz. Mason, Michigan

Somewhat Herringbone by Dorie Schwarz. Mason, Michigan

Somewhat Herringbone by Dorie Schwarz. Mason, Michigan

Somewhat Herringbone by Dorie Schwarz. Mason, Michigan

Comma Comet by Janet Gannon. Katy, Texas. Quilted by Pam Biswas.

Comma Comet by Janet Gannon. Katy, Texas. Quilted by Pam Biswas.

Comma Comet by Janet Gannon. Katy, Texas. Quilted by Pam Biswas.

Comma Comet by Janet Gannon. Katy, Texas. Quilted by Pam Biswas.

Wake Up! Wake Up! by Amy Dame. Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Wake Up! Wake Up! by Amy Dame. Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Wake Up! Wake Up! by Amy Dame. Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Wake Up! Wake Up! by Amy Dame. Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

STAR'D by Kristy Daum. St. Louis, Missouri.

STAR’D by Kristy Daum. St. Louis, Missouri.

STAR'D by Kristy Daum. St. Louis, Missouri.

STAR’D by Kristy Daum. St. Louis, Missouri.

Cycles 2 by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Cycles 2 by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Cycles 2 by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Cycles 2 by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Floating Jewels by Tanya Heldman. Los Angeles, California.

Floating Jewels by Tanya Heldman. Los Angeles, California.

 

Floating Jewels by Tanya Heldman. Los Angeles, California.

Floating Jewels by Tanya Heldman. Los Angeles, California.

Sea Glass Herringbone by Claire Jain. Austin, Texas.

Sea Glass Herringbone by Claire Jain. Austin, Texas.

Read Between the Lines by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver Colorado. 3rd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Read Between the Lines by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver Colorado. 3rd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Read Between the Lines by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver Colorado. 3rd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Read Between the Lines by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver Colorado. 3rd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Color Play by Kari Vojtechovsky. Centennial, Colorado. Quilted by Susan Santistevan. 2nd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Color Play by Kari Vojtechovsky. Centennial, Colorado. Quilted by Susan Santistevan. 2nd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Color Play by Kari Vojtechovsky. Centennial, Colorado. Quilted by Susan Santistevan. 2nd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Color Play by Kari Vojtechovsky. Centennial, Colorado. Quilted by Susan Santistevan. 2nd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Blackbird Fly by Krista Hennebury. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. First Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Blackbird Fly by Krista Hennebury. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. First Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Blackbird Fly by Krista Hennebury. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. First Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Blackbird Fly by Krista Hennebury. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. First Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.