Orchard Valley Quilters Guild
Orchard Valley Quilters Guild
Kelowna, British Columbia
Canada
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MODley Crew Modern Quilting Group

February 2023

Phyllis has given great instructions for Improv Words Tutorial 

We  createdd the word “Love”.
​The class sample is 18 inches by 7 1/2 inches.
Picture

January 2023
Improv Piecing

We are planning to explore a variety of improv quilting techniques, and incorporate these into NICU quilts for KGH.

Great demonstrations on how to slice & insert, angled stripes, improv curves and various other improv blocks will be a part of our creative journey this year.

January Meeting: Lots of ideas about Improv! 


Improv resources for the modern group

​Alex Anderson recently created a series of 6 instructional videos on Improv Quilting. These videos are available for viewing on YouTube.

Here are the links to each of the 6 videos. They are very chatty but  see the notes for the pertinent instructional section of each video. This allows you to skip the chat, if you wish.

Alex Anderson - Quilt Improv Class #1 - Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU96rUXThYU
See 6:30 - 23:00 - Improv show & tell, intro
See sample improv quilt @ 22:40

Alex Anderson - Quilt Improv Class #2 - Sticks and Stones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuU4OJWF4fs
See 8:45 - 19:30

Alex Anderson - Improv Class #3 - Short & Crossed Sticks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsMw7UkmvOg
See 5:45 - 20:00

Alex Anderson - Improv Quilting Class #4 - Making Rolling Curves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBu7NtKNMz8
See 7:40 - 19:20

Alex Anderson - Improv Quilt Class #5 - Funky Log Cabin Blocks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-RwJhQVeU8
See 11:00 - 22:30

Alex Anderson - Improv Quilting Class #6 - Straight Line Quilting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBs0oNVQkIc
See 9:30 - 32:30

I hope you learn some new tips from Alex. Enjoy!
Edith


OVQG – MODley Crew


This small group of modern quilters started in 2015 in an attempt to fill a gap that existed in “normal” sewing/quilting techniques used, and to draw younger, modern crafters into our guild as members and into what had been a mostly traditional quilting world.
Our modern quilters can do either small art pieces or (most commonly) smaller quilts for the KGH – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Modern quilting can break down “traditional” block formations and colours in order to reform them in different more simplified ways.  It also stresses the creation of “free form” quilts & art pieces that incorporate more space, challenge the norm and allow the actual quilting patterns of a piece to shine.  The fabrics/colours used in modern quilting are plain and bright - usually from the primary group on the colour wheel such as blue, white, green, yellow, red, and black, and rarely have any decorative printing on them
Come and join us and find out just how creative you thought your brain could be!


The MODley Crew meets on a rotating schedule:   Everyone is welcome as a participant or as a spectator.  You don't have to sign up or attend every month.  Drop ins are encouraged.
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Summer Challenge 2022 MODley Crew




Orchard Valley Quilters Guild, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada