Quilts on show April 19-20 are thoroughly modern creations

Quilts created through contemporary lens

April 14, 2024 at 1:00 a.m.

by Becca Martin-Brown

The 150 quilts on show next weekend might include your grandmother's patterns, but they are reimagined in bold colors, might be very minimalist or very maximalist, or might feature expansive negative space or alternate grid work. In other words, says Northwest Arkansas Modern Quilt Guild spokeswoman Elizabeth Ray, “it is possible you have not seen quilts like this before.” (Courtesy Photos)
The 150 quilts on show next weekend might include your grandmother's patterns, but they are reimagined in bold colors, might be very minimalist or very maximalist, or might feature expansive negative space or alternate grid work. In other words, says Northwest Arkansas Modern Quilt Guild spokeswoman Elizabeth Ray, “it is possible you have not seen quilts like this before.” (Courtesy Photos)


Everything about the quilt show coming up April 19-20 in Rogers is thoroughly modern, from the style of the quilts to holding the silent auction online.

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