QuiltCon 2016: Use of Negative Space

Now we have the quilts from QuiltCon 2016 Use of Negative Space category.  Some of my favorite quilts from the show were in this category…of course then there is the improvisational category.  We’ll cover that next.  Enjoy!

The Color of Squares by Juli Smith

The Color of Squares by Juli Smith

The Color of Squares by Juli Smith

The Color of Squares by Juli Smith

Modern Fans by Suzy Williams, quilted by Quantum Quilts

Modern Fans by Suzy Williams, quilted by Quantum Quilts

Modern Fans by Suzy Williams, quilted by Quantum Quilts

Modern Fans by Suzy Williams, quilted by Quantum Quilts

Falling by Kathy York

Falling by Kathy York

Falling by Kathy York

Falling by Kathy York

Activating Space Medallion by Jacquie Gering

Activating Space Medallion by Jacquie Gering

Activating Space Medallion by Jacquie Gering

Activating Space Medallion by Jacquie Gering

A Path in the Clouds by Dawn Golstab

A Path in the Clouds by Dawn Golstab

A Path in the Clouds by Dawn Golstab

A Path in the Clouds by Dawn Golstab

Bias 4 by Alissa Haight Carlton

Bias 4 by Alissa Haight Carlton

Bias 4 by Alissa Haight Carlton

Bias 4 by Alissa Haight Carlton

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

Color Study (Triangles) by Erika Mulvenna

Color Study (Triangles) by Erika Mulvenna

Color Study (Triangles) by Erika Mulvenna

Color Study (Triangles) by Erika Mulvenna

Changing Hexies by Heather Black

Changing Hexies by Heather Black

Changing Hexies by Heather Black

Changing Hexies by Heather Black

Catching Up by Kathryn Simel, quilted by Stacey Bendure

Catching Up by Kathryn Simel, quilted by Stacey Bendure

Catching Up by Kathryn Simel, quilted by Stacey Bendure

Catching Up by Kathryn Simel, quilted by Stacey Bendure

Color Bars by Melody Baker

Color Bars by Melody Baker

Color Bars by Melody Baker

Color Bars by Melody Baker

Clerestory by Debbie Grifka

Clerestory by Debbie Grifka

Clerestory by Debbie Grifka

Clerestory by Debbie Grifka

Dowie by Emily Cier, quilted by Angela Walters

Dowie by Emily Cier, quilted by Angela Walters

Dowie by Emily Cier, quilted by Angela Walters

Dowie by Emily Cier, quilted by Angela Walters

Drip by Suzy Williams, quilted by Quantum Quilts

Drip by Suzy Williams, quilted by Quantum Quilts

Drip by Suzy Williams, quilted by Quantum Quilts

Drip by Suzy Williams, quilted by Quantum Quilts

Echoes by Leanne Chahley

Echoes by Leanne Chahley

Echoes by Leanne Chahley

Echoes by Leanne Chahley

Fraction by Louise Orth

Fraction by Louise Orth

Fraction by Louise Orth

Fraction by Louise Orth

Find Joy by Nicole Maroon

Find Joy by Nicole Maroon

Find Joy by Nicole Maroon

Find Joy by Nicole Maroon

Horseshoes & Hand Grenades by Rebecca Burnett

Horseshoes & Hand Grenades by Rebecca Burnett

Horseshoes & Hand Grenades by Rebecca Burnett

Horseshoes & Hand Grenades by Rebecca Burnett

Modern Glacier by Pamela Gavin, quilted by Darla Hennessee Hall

Modern Glacier by Pamela Gavin, quilted by Darla Hennessee Hall

Modern Glacier by Pamela Gavin, quilted by Darla Hennessee Hall

Modern Glacier by Pamela Gavin, quilted by Darla Hennessee Hall

Orange Ripple by Kari Anderson

Orange Ripple by Kari Anderson

Orange Ripple by Kari Anderson

Orange Ripple by Kari Anderson

Paper Cranes by Sylvia Schaefer

Paper Cranes by Sylvia Schaefer

Paper Cranes by Sylvia Schaefer

Paper Cranes by Sylvia Schaefer

Reflection by Nancy Purvis, quilted by Mary Gregory

Reflection by Nancy Purvis, quilted by Mary Gregory

Reflection by Nancy Purvis, quilted by Mary Gregory

Reflection by Nancy Purvis, quilted by Mary Gregory

Red Hot by Shawna Doering

Red Hot by Shawna Doering

Red Hot by Shawna Doering

Red Hot by Shawna Doering

Skylight View by Jennifer Rossotti

Skylight View by Jennifer Rossotti

Skylight View by Jennifer Rossotti

Skylight View by Jennifer Rossotti

Young Prince (Charming) by Stacie Dolin

Young Prince (Charming) by Stacie Dolin

Young Prince (Charming) by Stacie Dolin

Young Prince (Charming) by Stacie Dolin

Under Currents by Patty Sloniger, quilted by Pam Biswas

Under Currents by Patty Sloniger, quilted by Pam Biswas

Under Currents by Patty Sloniger, quilted by Pam Biswas

Under Currents by Patty Sloniger, quilted by Pam Biswas

The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of its Parts by Cassandra Beaver

The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of its Parts by Cassandra Beaver

The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of its Parts by Cassandra Beaver

The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of its Parts by Cassandra Beaver

Uncommom Time by Claudia Gomez

Uncommom Time by Claudia Gomez

Uncommom Time by Claudia Gomez

Uncommom Time by Claudia Gomez

White Spaces by Bev Bird

White Spaces by Bev Bird

White Spaces by Bev Bird

White Spaces by Bev Bird

Sunset on the Bay by Juli Smith

Sunset on the Bay by Juli Smith

Sunset on the Bay by Juli Smith

Sunset on the Bay by Juli Smith

Retroreflective by Stephanie Ruyle

Retroreflective by Stephanie Ruyle

Retroreflective by Stephanie Ruyle

Retroreflective by Stephanie Ruyle

PIQF-The Modern Quilt Competition Part Two

Here is the 2nd installment of the Modern: Mid-Centory Modern challenge at the Pacific International Quilt Festival. Selections from other categories coming up next!

Suits by Arleen Kukua

Suits by Arleen Kukua

Suits by Arleen Kukua

Suits by Arleen Kukua

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

The Disintegration of the Persistence by Sylvia Schaefer

The Disintegration of the Persistence by Sylvia Schaefer

The Disintegration of the Persistence by Sylvia Schaefer

The Disintegration of the Persistence by Sylvia Schaefer

Center Diamond Up Close by Michelle Boyd

Center Diamond Up Close by Michelle Boyd

Center Diamond Up Close by Michelle Boyd

Center Diamond Up Close by Michelle Boyd

Stacked by Elizabeth Lonnquist

Stacked by Elizabeth Lonnquist

Stacked by Elizabeth Lonnquist

Stacked by Elizabeth Lonnquist

Clerestory by Debbie Grifka

Clerestory by Debbie Grifka

Clerestory by Debbie Grifka

Clerestory by Debbie Grifka

Churn Dash Boogie-Woogie by Mickey Beebe, quilted by Toni McAuliffe

Churn Dash Boogie-Woogie by Mickey Beebe, quilted by Toni McAuliffe

Churn Dash Boogie-Woogie by Mickey Beebe, quilted by Toni McAuliffe

Churn Dash Boogie-Woogie by Mickey Beebe, quilted by Toni McAuliffe

White Spaces by Bev Bird

White Spaces by Bev Bird

White Spaces by Bev Bird

White Spaces by Bev Bird

Uncommon Time by Claudia Gomez

Uncommon Time by Claudia Gomez

Uncommon Time by Claudia Gomez

Uncommon Time by Claudia Gomez

Spiral Galaxy by Jean Hughes, quilted by Margrit Schwanck

Spiral Galaxy by Jean Hughes, quilted by Margrit Schwanck

Spiral Galaxy by Jean Hughes, quilted by Margrit Schwanck

Spiral Galaxy by Jean Hughes, quilted by Margrit Schwanck

Remembering Mondrian by Susan Cobb, quilted by Betty Anne Guadalupe

Remembering Mondrian by Susan Cobb, quilted by Betty Anne Guadalupe

Remembering Mondrian by Susan Cobb, quilted by Betty Anne Guadalupe

Remembering Mondrian by Susan Cobb, quilted by Betty Anne Guadalupe

Homeless by Kathy Heystee

Homeless by Kathy Heystee

Homeless by Kathy Heystee

Homeless by Kathy Heystee

Flower Exhibition by Leila Sigler

Flower Exhibition by Leila Sigler

Flower Exhibition by Leila Sigler

Flower Exhibition by Leila Sigler

Beach Spaces by Elizabeth Lonnquist

Beach Spaces by Elizabeth Lonnquist

Beach Spaces by Elizabeth Lonnquist

Beach Spaces by Elizabeth Lonnquist

American Modern by Carol Krueger

American Modern by Carol Krueger

American Modern by Carol Krueger

American Modern by Carol Krueger

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