IQF- Modern Quilts

Here are a few of the more modern quilts that caught my eye. 

This one won a big prize. Look at that handquilting! 

What a fun quilt- make sure to read the sign below.  

I am pretty sure this is my 2019 motto! LOL 

I hope you all are having a wonderful week full of blessings.

Quiltworks Special Exhibit

Quiltworks did not have a First Friday (she is contemplating discontinuing- boohoo) but they have a great exhibit upstairs.  The 3rd and 4th photo down tells you about it, but I really wanted to start with my favorite of the exhibit. It is called And/Or and is part of the Urban PDX (PDX is Portland, Oregon)  exhibit.

When my kids were young and I home schooled we went to Portland frequently to see musicals, plays, museums and parks. When we took custody of my niece and 2 nephews, my daughter moved to Portland instead of San Diego so she could be closer and help out. I love Portland! (Of course, I do not love everything about it) 

This awesome quilt kept my eyes moving from one detail to the next. Love! Love! Love!

The first apartment my daughter moved to overlooked the train station and this tower. It's iconic!

This was done by the same maker as the And/Or. 

I think I'm falling for these modern quilts more and more!

Here's my Instagram for the week- not much new! Have a wonderful weekend, dear friends.

The Modern Side of Sisters Quilt Show

There were so many modern  and liberated style quilts at the Sisters Show so that's my focus today. Although I don't do them myself, I can appreciate them. They do make me smile.

Portland Modern Quilt Guild had an wonderful exhibit with this being one of them. I love the quote!

This quilt was made by Kristen Shields. I thought I took a photo of the complete quilt, but I can't find it now. I love the use of the reproduction and modern fabric....side by side- it's perfect! It was a log cabin challenge quilt and you can see the whole thing (and more!) at Kristen's blog- HERE. 

A fun Beatles quilt.

This one was a 365 block a day for a year quilt. That was very ambitious!

I thought this one was very sweet with the plaid sashing, 1/4 and 1/2 blocks.

Here's my Instagram feed for the week.

Oh my! It has been the longest busiest week I've had in a long time. Every night I've been exhausted and now I understand why hubby falls asleep in his chair after dinner. I've got the weekend to recuperate then on to another busy crazy work week next week too! Then the next week is our Alaska cruise!

Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

Bridges Of Portland at NW Quilt Expo

Last week I was able to attend the Northwest Quilting Expo in Portland. While it has taken a very modern turn one of my favorite exhibits was called the Bridges of Portland sponsored by Westside Modern.

If you aren't familiar with Portland this photo will help.

Enjoy these fascinating and fun quilts based on the Bridges of Portland!

This group did an amazing job on these quilts!

Have a fantastic weekend!