They have a lot going on over at the modern quilt studio a name change is also in the works modern quilt studio officially takes over from funquilts in 2012 these days, but weeks took out a few minutes to answer some questions you have been busy writing books and patterns, contributing to magazines as well as making quilt commissions. Since 1999 bill and weeks have brought a modern twist to the great american quilting tradition with decades of quiltmaking experience and graduate design degrees. Weeks ringles most popular book is the backyard beekeeper. I head to houston to quilt market on october 27 to promote modern quilts illustrated to quilt shop owners who might be interested in carrying it in. Unfortunately, words on a page, even accompanied by figs. Popular authordesigner team of weeks ringle and bill kerr present their design and.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. All of the quilts from both of my books christa quilts. Modern quilts illustrated is an advertisementfree publication that takes a colorful and graphic approach to modern quilting. This book, available in both hardcopy an ebook formats, contains the patterns for 14 cheerful, contemporary quilts by some very. Quilts made modern, weeks ringle bill kerr shop online. About as a child, i slept under quilts made by my grandmother. Just as the weallsew blog is about sharing the many ways we stitch, bill kerrs presentation about modern quilts was. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Weeks talks about her classes she will be teaching at road to california. Red pepper quilts about i love to spend my time making quilts, collecting fabrics, knitting and crocheting. Quilts made modern by weeks ringle, bill kerr 2010. Fabulous trunk show by weeks ringle of the modern quilt studio.
Black mountain quilts has a great selection of heirloom quality quilts, accessories and home decor items to match your style and budget. Quilts made modern has the best narrative and tips i have ever read on principles of design and using seemingly mismatched, printed fabrics together, an area in which i previously lacked confidence. Quilts made modern ebook by weeks ringle rakuten kobo. Weeks ringle s most popular book is the backyard beekeeper.
Ive followed weeks and bill for quite awhile, so i was super excited. Patterns, techniques, and designs from the funquilts studio, and quilts made. Quilts made modern and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. These modern designs, formerly of funquilts, use an array of fabrics and design techniques to make their distinctive quilts. Buy quilts made modern large type edition by weeks ringle, bill kerr isbn. I started making quilts as a teenager and have made several quilts over the years. Quilts made modern by weeks ringle, bill kerr 2010 paperback on. I recently reorganized my blog so its easier to see the quilts ive made in the past. See more ideas about book quilt, quilt patterns and modern. An interview with weeks ringle of the new magazine modern. On of her favorite sources is hali, devoted to antique carpets, tapestries and other examples of fabric art.
Join ringle and kerr as they share magic inch quilts with. The kansas city modern quilt guild moved their meeting up this month so we could have a guest presenterweeks ringle. Their other books on contemporary quilting and design include transparency quilts, quilts made modern and quiltmakers color workshop. We specialize in small, but not miniature quilts based on. Quilts made modern by weeks ringle, 9781607050155, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. From quilt empires like the amish and the quilters of gees bend to the first use of the word modern in quilting, trace the history of modern quilts and learn about hallmarks of the genre in a concise retrospective. How to sew a simple pleated face mask with just 5 lines with nose wire and filter slot duration. The patchwork mysteries is a cozy mystery series written by a variety of authors, including kristin eckhardt, jo ann brown, vera dodge, cara putman, kelly ann riley, susan page davis, camy tang, and cara putman. Bill began sewing at age 8 and started designing and making modern quilts in 1995. They are the authors of the modern quilt workshop, the first book ever published on modern quilting, as well as quiltmakers color workshop, quilts made modern, and transparency quilts. The book includes excellent material on design and how to consider all the elements or layers of the quilt. Thats why the husbandandwife team of weeks ringle and bill kerr quilts made modern, cofounders of, spend time in the book s first part defining and employing such color terms as value and saturation. The book includes complete instructions for making 10 quilts. I cant wait until the fall when ill update it again for book 3, but more about that later.
If you are interested in the modern quilt movement, this book is a good place to start. I had a fun surprise show up in my mailbox yesterday. When you purchase directly from the mqg, 100% of the profits and royalties of your purchase benefit the modern quilt guild, a nonprofit 501c3. Weeks ringle and bill kerr are celebrating their 20th year as professional. As long as im on a modern theme, i took a look at quilts made modern by weeks ringle and bill kerr, founders of fun quilts, a contemporary quilt design firm. Asymmetrical designs modern quilts often feature offkilter or notquitesquare blocks or designs. Calling all beginners who have made a few quilts and feel comfortable with the basic quilting skills of rotary cutting and sewing mostly accurate 14 inch seams. In 2011 they launched modern quilts illustrated, the.
Weeks made her first modern quilt in 1987 to rethink the possibilities of the american quilt as being expressive of the time in which we live. For a chance to win a copy of magic inch quilts from modern quilts studio. As long as im on a modern theme, i took a look at quilts made modern by. Weeks ringle is the author of quilts made modern 4. Ive only been quilting about two years and have made only a handful of quilts, so i dont really have many scraps. I decided to create one page where you can view all of the quilts from my current books. This is your goto book for contemporary quiltmaking. Thats why the husbandandwife team of weeks ringle and bill kerr quilts made modern, cofounders of, spend time in the book s. This can be either a 42 x 42 table topper or a 42 x 42 tree skirt. They are the authors of the modern quilt workshop, the first book ever published on modern quilting, as well as quiltmakers color workshop, quilts made. Make primarily functional rather than decorative quilts. New wave quilt a pattern by elizabeth hartman of oh fransson modern quilt pattern and fabrics, comes with a free pattern from.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. With some of the authors having 2 or even three titles to their name, the series has 27 novels that were published between 2010 and. Have seen the name over the years many times, so a quilt book was a winwin. Multiple sizes, alternative colorways, and design tips are included for all 10. A fabulous guild trunk show by weeks ringle of the modern quilt studio. Traditional craft, modern aesthetic admire large, color photographs of the best modern quilting has to offermore than 200 quilts curated by the modern quilt guild. Admire large, color photographs of the best modern quilting has to. Printed on high quality paper, each issue contains patterns, design inspiration, tips, and techniques. Simple shapes and fewer blocks are commonly seen in modern quilts. Popular authordesigner team of weeks ringle and bill kerr present their. Additional images of quilts made modern by weeks%20ringle%20. It goes without saying that i was excited, but it was also perfect timing for my stop on the modern baby blog tour. Bill and weeks are pioneers of the modern quilt movement, having written the first book on modern quilting.
Weeks ringle has 16 books on goodreads with 1756 ratings. Bill kerr and weeks ringle are professional quiltmakers and cofounders of modern quilt studio, a design studio in oak park, illinois. She happened to be in town for quilt market and decided to stay a couple of extra days to present to our meeting. My quilts are fresh and modern, and often very simple in construction. Patterns, techniques, and designs from the funquilts studio by bill kerr, weeks ringle isbn. My very own copy of martingales new book modern baby. The newer looks of modern quilts is growing on me, i trust the authordesigner weeks ringle.
Ringle is a rock star in the quilting world so i was very enthused about seeing her in. With transparency quilts, the additional details and information result from careful selection and juxtaposition of color. This series of classes will provide you with new challenges as you continue your quilting journey. Modern quilt studio launched the first ever magazine exclusively. See all books authored by weeks ringle, including the modern quilt workshop. Weeks ringle and bill are cofounders of modern quilt studio and have been making modern quilts since 1999. Weeks ringle books list of books by author weeks ringle.
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