tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post292074970298534164..comments2024-03-17T18:07:06.509-04:00Comments on The Silly BooDilly: Accepted or Rejected... Thoughts About QuiltCon and The Modern Quilting MovementVictoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-55488866967393450082016-01-04T10:52:12.263-05:002016-01-04T10:52:12.263-05:00Congratulations, Lisa on having your quilt in a tr...Congratulations, Lisa on having your quilt in a traveling national show! I think it's a wondrous thing to make something and send it off to have a bit of a life of it's own. I appreciate you verbalizing the angst that one feels when putting their work out there to be seen, appraised, judged... It can be a very vulnerable act. Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-58725267025410968692016-01-02T01:22:09.937-05:002016-01-02T01:22:09.937-05:00What well thought out comments you make. Like you...What well thought out comments you make. Like you I had never ever entered a quilt into a show until last year, when challenged by a friend, I entered a national show. Not a juried show, just a "all comers" show, but a national one and I was still petrified. And when I sent my quilt in, I felt as though I was waiting for something great but terrible to happen; for the world to end. I was sure I would hear the quilt police saying "did you see her quilt". But nothing happened. Absolutely nothing. My little quilt has quietly traveled around the country, and I have actually forgotten about it for weeks on end. Sometime soon it will come home to me, and I will hang it on the wall and know that it was my quilt that went in a show. And I think I will be a little bit proud!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197459421789372166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-28789585217185853562015-12-21T19:24:43.918-05:002015-12-21T19:24:43.918-05:00Thanks to all the above commentators from when thi...Thanks to all the above commentators from when this post first ran last year. And thanks as well, to you, Stephanie, and Quilteuse Forever, for helping to currently continue the conversation. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-68980823802661299752015-12-20T05:14:33.613-05:002015-12-20T05:14:33.613-05:00I am very interested in your post and comments bec...I am very interested in your post and comments because, as a French quilter, I know Modern Quilting mainly through blogs. So I discover here the narrowing interpretation of the MQ Movement for the wonderful flow of creativity initiated by so many artists. Love your image of the tree with many branches and leaves,the modern movement is like a living being and not a formated status. I personally feel attracted to works with a sense of creativity accepting experiment and an own style, showing feelings more than a formated perfection. <br />Sorry for my English, and a big thank you to all of you!Quilteuse Foreverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13179324412942419093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-76059180039912962842015-12-17T18:18:25.687-05:002015-12-17T18:18:25.687-05:00Having just seen your recent IG post I thought I&#...Having just seen your recent IG post I thought I'd come by and read your blog post. I appreciate every word. I also appreciate the following that I cut and pasted from the Cincinnati Modern Quilt Guild. <br /><br />"The concept of modern quilting is not meant to divide or segregate. It is meant to welcome new quilters, of all ages and abilities, to the world of quilting in a style that they can relate to. In many ways, modern quilting takes us back to the basics of the early quilters, when women of the day used the colors and styles of their time to express themselves creatively."<br /><br />Why are should there be any "rules" in creativity? I have found that many people are sheep...having to follow wholeheartedly a "new" trend so they can be in the "in crowd." The modern movement confounds me. The ladies of Gee's Bend are amazing women of their time but they quilted for utilitarian purposes and now it's a style. There is nothing new, perhaps just "reimagined."<br /><br />I lost track of you and now I'm glad I've found you again. <br />Abby and Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082914470199247665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-67499339811047224092015-01-06T01:07:51.859-05:002015-01-06T01:07:51.859-05:00I just came across the blog and wanted to say &quo...I just came across the blog and wanted to say "thank you" for such a thoughtful and carefully considered post. I love my MQG for all of its creative energy and warm-hearted camaraderie. At the same time, I've always been ambivalent about the whole "modern quilt movement," for many of the reasons that you mentioned. Too often, here's a certain faddishness and commercialism that doesn't appeal to me, and sometimes the quilts start to seem a bit one-note. At the same time, the sense of enthusiasm and community is wonderful, and that's what I treasure.momijihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269568370387980525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-31219156374345444622014-12-22T04:01:02.164-05:002014-12-22T04:01:02.164-05:00"Uniform". I think that about sums up th..."Uniform". I think that about sums up the 'modern quilt movement'. To me it's all very commercially driven. As someone mentioned above, I'm dropping some bloggers from my feed because of too many ads, too many 'giveaways' and looking way too much like the blog next door. How is <i>that</i> creative? Thank you for a great read :) Stephiehttp://www.dawnchorusstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-18532894523776374342014-12-18T21:35:27.972-05:002014-12-18T21:35:27.972-05:00There is nothing new under the sun.There is nothing new under the sun.Angelahttp://laantigua.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-34809654147326267812014-12-18T13:39:01.564-05:002014-12-18T13:39:01.564-05:00And really, just where did this "Modern Movem...And really, just where did this "Modern Movement" come from if it weren't for someone "putting themselves out there and trying something new"?<br />Hail the individual and her/his creativity. And their courage to show the world, even a small part of their world.<br /><br />We won't all be famous, even for those 15 minutes, but we all put ourselves and our love into our craft, whatever it may be.<br /><br />Kudos for such an eloquent piece Victoria.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13706857119095931375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-5179295239720189102014-12-16T12:50:35.847-05:002014-12-16T12:50:35.847-05:00Excellent post - love how you share your perspecti...Excellent post - love how you share your perspective without criticizing others' opinions.<br /><br />I am much better at the artistic, colorful side of quilts than the technical aspects. Each quilt I make improves, sure, but I think the imperfections are part of the handmade charm that reminds the viewer that this quilt was not made in a factory. I've always loved the Gee's Bend quilts because their quilters didn't let lack of technique get in the way of their artistic vision. <br /><br />Pretty sure I would never enter a quilt show, either :) I love my quilts on their own terms and don't need a show or an award.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-73834232796003660882014-12-15T09:27:04.711-05:002014-12-15T09:27:04.711-05:00So much wisdom here, in your observations and in t...So much wisdom here, in your observations and in the comments. <br />"...the healthiest trees...also have multiple branches." Lovely.lindaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378726866013609136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-77756347083812078102014-12-14T23:23:04.896-05:002014-12-14T23:23:04.896-05:00It's so nice to hear from an "encourager!...It's so nice to hear from an "encourager!" Too often, we only hear negative comments and I find it very refreshing that you took the time to encourage those who made quilts and were "rejected." I, too, don't enter quilts into competitions--since I started quilting in 1978 (yes, I really have been quilting that long!), I have been reticent to let anyone steal my joy. I have taken many classes and made many quilts and have learned from each one. I love the infusion of enthusiasm from young and modern quilters and I applaud their creativity. Don't forget to enjoy the process..that is where the joy is! Thank you for writing this piece!lvkwilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938695006852018109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-85146013264486862212014-12-14T19:02:44.014-05:002014-12-14T19:02:44.014-05:00So well put. I hope that everyone comes away feel...So well put. I hope that everyone comes away feeling like they are part of this virtual creative campfire whether they were "accepted", " rejected" or otherwise because in the end it IS about inspiring the best art in all of us whatever form that may take. (And I too haven't entered a live quilt "contest" and Quiltcon will be my first one to visit-excited to see what this is all about.<br /><br />HillaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-4840420852665998822014-12-14T07:54:30.102-05:002014-12-14T07:54:30.102-05:00I agree with your comment re definition of 'mo...I agree with your comment re definition of 'modern.' Have written something similar on my blog.Little Island Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861046636908606582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-78147742166105941582014-12-14T06:48:21.556-05:002014-12-14T06:48:21.556-05:00Thanks for the post, and to everyone for very insi...Thanks for the post, and to everyone for very insightful comments. It is heartening to know I am not alone in my concern that the MQG is narrowing down the definition of modern. There is so much amazing work going on in our 'community' (far and wide), and from what I've seen, the show will not be a true reflection of the diversity, but a reflection of the vision a few people have about what modern quilting is to them. It feels like a club that we've been invited to join but then told our work doesn't fit. I feel quite sad about what's happened and that it's dampened the excitement of going to quiltcon.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430055697918724733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-74266458061075202212014-12-13T12:02:04.316-05:002014-12-13T12:02:04.316-05:00Wonderfully thoughtful post, and comments. Such di...Wonderfully thoughtful post, and comments. Such diversity, and the issue of technically correct vs. visually/creatively appealing - so important. It will be interesting to see what impact if any these discussions will have.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138530179317548273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-28966933097384608002014-12-12T23:36:15.566-05:002014-12-12T23:36:15.566-05:00Great post. I share many of your thoughts. Two of ...Great post. I share many of your thoughts. Two of my quilts were accepted and one not. I am already bracing myself for potentially negative backlash at the show. Will the 26% of quilts that did make it in be subject to much scrutiny and questioning when compared to all of the equally excellent work that isn't hanging?Poppyprinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08251892807966340175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-33207928425119126382014-12-12T23:19:50.105-05:002014-12-12T23:19:50.105-05:00amenamenpforgersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364656727068455619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-7625862084566844172014-12-12T20:34:34.916-05:002014-12-12T20:34:34.916-05:00Many thanks to each of you for taking the time to ...Many thanks to each of you for taking the time to join in on this discussion. Please feel free to continue to do so.<br /><br />It's obvious that we who quilt are a passionate and diverse group. We care deeply about our craft, its history, its present moment and its future. What a wonderful thing.<br /><br />I hope that we can continue to have meaningful, respectful dialogue, here and everywhere, and that by doing so we can continue to foster and encourage a safe and welcoming environment for creative self expression and exploration. <br /><br />Also want to let you know that Latifah Saafir, one of the founding members of the Modern Quilt Guild as well as one of the jurors for the last QuiltCon, has written a wonderful post on her blog that gives us some insight to a quilt show's jury process. There is a lively discussion going on over there as well. You can find her post here: http://www.latifahsaafirstudios.com/former-quiltcon-juror-tells-all/Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-71186183084999864862014-12-12T17:44:04.547-05:002014-12-12T17:44:04.547-05:00Perfectly said. You are the best, VictoriaPerfectly said. You are the best, VictoriaMary Keaslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908710230407490209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-14142715931080817382014-12-12T14:22:24.634-05:002014-12-12T14:22:24.634-05:00Without knowing how they were juried, & based ...Without knowing how they were juried, & based on who "I" know did or did not get in, it feels like a popularity contest. The Calico Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271181930512880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-32874555500428940012014-12-12T13:41:04.397-05:002014-12-12T13:41:04.397-05:00Thanks to adding to this conversation. I think our...Thanks to adding to this conversation. I think our community is so passionate and vibrant and I love it!<br /><br />I think some of the confusion stems from the fact that there are really 2 issues here - the movement itself and the show. <br /><br />I think the movement can be very inclusive because online we are not limited by space. However, when it comes to putting on a show, there are physical space limitations which naturally means not everything can be included.<br /><br />I think it's going to be an amazing show!christaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11877517568417481491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-90944763577460311022014-12-12T11:49:06.286-05:002014-12-12T11:49:06.286-05:00Whoo-hoo! I'm really enjoying reading these c...Whoo-hoo! I'm really enjoying reading these comments. Thank you so much, everyone, for having the guts to speak your minds. Nifty Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249020129403851346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-15001243369310664062014-12-12T08:51:50.608-05:002014-12-12T08:51:50.608-05:00For now, just one word -AMEN!
I'll be followi...For now, just one word -AMEN!<br /><br />I'll be following this dialogue .....Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-16565258315560982952014-12-12T06:50:18.446-05:002014-12-12T06:50:18.446-05:00A few weeks ago I spent hours looking through my c...A few weeks ago I spent hours looking through my collection of Quilters Newsletter magazines, going back to the early 90's. The quilts that were shown, discussed etc. throughout the years included many that could be considered "modern" by today's standards. However, most were the subject of historical articles and showed that quilters have always been individuals. I have several books by Gwen Marston, who was discussing and making unique quilts long before the "modern" movement came along, as a result of her study of the history of quilting through the years. It seems to me that ideas percolate throughout the years and sort of re-cycle themselves, influenced by new thoughts but still very recognizable as the original. I love many of the original quilts of the modern movement, but it's time to accept that if there is no change throughout the years, it can't really be called modern anymore. I think it's time to move beyond aqua, red and white. Nothing will say "dated" more than that color combination in a few years. What was modern in 2010 will look very retro in 2025. Let's just all agree that there are many styles of quilting and all can be beautiful. Sometimes I wonder if some people just don't take themselves too seriously in their attempts to compartmentalize "modern" as totally separate from quilting in general.susan718https://www.blogger.com/profile/10281745184225186748noreply@blogger.com