2022 Block of the Month Sew Along – August Minimalism

Minimalism!

Modern quilters know that when it comes to fresh, bold quilt design sometimes less is more.  Minimalism is the theme this month for our 2022 Block of the Month Sew Along.   You will employ principles of simplicity and spareness in both shape and colour in coming up with your block’s design.

We hope the following articles will give you deeper insights into the expression of minimalism in art, architecture and examples of applying it to quilt design:

• From The Modern Quilt Guild member resources:
  • Exploring Minimalism by Michelle Wilkie
  • Minimalism and Improv with Nicole Neblett, Fresh Quilting 212

• More inspiration at these sites:
  • Minimalism with Modern Handicraft
  • Maria Shell – QuiltCon 2015 Minimalist Category – Part I
  • Maria Shell – QuiltCon 2015 Minimalist Category – Part II
  • Maria Shell – QuiltCon 2015 Minimalist Category – Part III

• …and these two beautiful examples by our own Natalie Skinner:
  • Tension
  • 2019 QuiltCon entry – Quarter Turn Medallion

We hope you will give minimalism a try!!

Inspire and encourage others by posting photos of your blocks to MQG Victoria Facebook Group or on instagram with the hashtag #mqgvbom2022