Modern Group

The Modern Group was founded in 2015 to showcase the new innovations in quilting styles and to encourage guild members to explore the growing interest in modern quilting styles. Modern Quilting then, and even now, represents the fastest-growing quilt topic in the entire world. The group is led by its founder, Jillian Grant.  Since many of The Modern Group quilters are also traditional quilters, the group tries to blend a combination of both styles to increase the versatility of the quilts they produce.  The Modern Group supports all of the OPQG community efforts by creating quilt projects that show the modern approach to each effort.

In 2019, the Modern Group produced the guild’s in-between (fundraiser) quilt and utilized modern style fabrics with a more traditional block pattern. Tula Pink and Moda Grunge fabrics were used to add a fresh appeal. Also during 2019, the group decided to create welcome gifts for new members. Their first project was to make each new member a coaster and include the pattern. Their current welcome gift is a needle wallet with instructions. They make these using their own supplies, without the financial support of the guild as a way of giving back to the entire guild efforts.

Typically, the group creates their own education classes in modern techniques and from time to time invites members from the guild at large to join them. Education is always focused on the techniques of modern quilting. These events are listed on the Modern Group’s private Facebook page. This Facebook page is open to all guild members. The group meets on the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. pm unless otherwise posted. Anyone is welcome to come to visit or join the group.

Members may contact Jillian Grant directly (her contact info is on the membership roster), and non-guild members who are interested in this group are encouraged to contact our membership chair through our website’s contact form, HERE.