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Using Modern Art Quilts to Decorate Your Home

by Lindsay Ballard on April 29, 2013 5 Comments

Using Art Quilts to Decorate Your Home - These aren't your grandmother's quilts! @MakelyHome.com

Back in February, my friend Kristi and I went to a huge show featuring art quilts here in Austin. Neither of us know the first thing about quilts, other than having some family heirlooms, but we thought it would be a fun thing to do together.  Y’all, we were completely blown away.  QuiltCon was a conference for modern quliters, and the quilts that were on display were true works of art.  Not only were the designs and color choices amazing, but the actual quilting on each piece was extraordinary.

While we were there, Kristi and I started talking about what fantastic pieces of art these quilts would be hanging on a wall.  Many of them were for sale, ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.  Obviously, that’s a lot of money by my quick and easy decorating standards.  But considering the piece would be handmade, unique and heirloom quality, it made me really consider buying one of the lower priced quilts (or commissioning someone to make something custom for me).  I have a tall, two-story wall above my staircase that’s just screaming for a huge piece of art.  The quilts ranged in size from just about 2 feet x 2 feet to as large as a king size bed.  They’d be great on a bed or as a throw, too.

I haven’t pulled the trigger on getting my own quilt yet, but I wanted to share with you some of the cool art quilts we saw at QuiltCon.  These aren’t your grandmother’s quilts (unless your grandmother is super awesome)!

Neon and Neutral Modern Art Quilt by Latifah Saafir - amazing fans | MakelyHome.com

Neon and Neutral by Latifah Saafir

Amazing modern art quilt - improvisation - Impracticality by Andela Walters | MakelyHome.com

Impracticality by Angela Walters

Midcentury Modern houses on a modern art quilt - Local by Carolyn Friedlander (she has patters and fabric available on her site) | MakelyHome.com

The Local Quilt by Carolyn Friedland

Modern Art Quilt made from the UPC of a Martha Stewart mass produced quilt - In Defense of Handmade by Thomas Knauer | MakelyHome.com

In Defense of Handmade by Thomas Knauer

Chevron modern art quilt - ZigZigZag by Allison Chambers | MakelyHome.com

ZigZigZag by Allison Chambers

Starburst themed modern art quilt - blue, red, green, orange - Stella by Susan Strong | MakelyHome.com

Stella! by Susan Strong

Modern Art Quilt - Ron Swanson Pixel quilt by Monica Solorio-Snow.  This is AMAZING! | MakelyHome.com

Ron Swanson by Monica Solorio-Snow

Stunning mini-quilt - teal, green, orange, gray - Dazzling Diamond by Jen Sorenson | MakelyHome.com

Dazzling Diamonds by Jen Sorenson

Mini modern art quilt featuring this Frost Bank building from the Austin skyline - by Claire Jain | MakelyHome.com

Frost Bank Mini Quilt by Claire Jain

Modern Art Quilt made to look like triangle Lincoln logs - Log Pyramids by Liz Harvatine | MakelyHome.com

 Log Pyramids by Liz Harvatine

Are you amazed or what?  Modern quilters have a lot of creative ideas.  I’m really excited to explore art quilts further.  But, let’s be clear – I won’t be doing the quilting.  Ain’t nobody got time for that!  Or at least I don’t…like I need another obsession, y’all!  🙂

Wondering how to hang a quilt on your wall without making holes in it?  Amy from Amy a la Mode has a good tutorial on that.

Which of the above quilts is your favorite?  Have you seen any other fun art quilts? 

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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  1. Jamie says

    April 29, 2013 at 10:25 am

    I went to quiltcon too! I was pretty dang amazed! Makes me want to quilt more 🙂 I made one quilt for Andy back in the day: http://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/c-r-a-f-t-46-grey-scale-quilt/ I

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  2. Rene' says

    April 29, 2013 at 10:46 am

    Love the Ron Swanson one:) So funny. I also love the one with modern houses. So fun!

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  3. James says

    May 5, 2013 at 7:32 am

    Ron Swanson? Adolf Hitler? haah nar it’s great. I like the stella better though.

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  5. yvonne says

    July 10, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    the quilt inside the James Avery store at the Quarry San Antonio tx. is awsome! take a look when you go inside. wish i had a picture so i could improvise on it to make it my own.

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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