I've discovered something new (at least new to me) - Mod Quilts and Paintbox Quilts. It was love at first site.
In my travels across the internet I stumbled upon Oh Frasson! and there -- before my very eyes were quilts created from the the most striking color pallettes I've ever seen. Using black and white, white or Kona solids, this gal mixes color and hue like a master. And the way she finishes the backs of her quilts - perfection.
I'm not gonna lie - I've always loved old fashioned quilts - applique, traditional piecing, Amish, etc. but I love them even more when the old meets the new -- traditional piecing or applique that uses uses bold, contemporary prints and bright colored fabrics. Double that with contemporary design piecing AND the wild color schemes - and THAT is something that gets my attention.
I want to make a color + white quilt myself. So I bought two gorgeous selections of fabric - one of Kona classic solids, by Kafman, and one called "Gallery" by Kaufman. Both of which I think will compliment the batiks and prints I have on hand. Oh Yeah - I love these intense colors! There's a Fresh Modern Quilts flickr group if you're interested in seeing some really amazing eye candy. And Oh Frasson's! website has some great patterns and tutorials utilizing really cool color combinations for bold "out of the ordinary" results. I just love looking at them.
Today and tomorrow I'm finishing up some WIPs and upon the arrival of my new purchases - I will be starting my own version of a Mod Quilt.
