Photos: Modern quilters put a fresh spin on an old tradition

Quilting instructor Sylvia Q. Davis and Craig Wcislo display Davis’ quilt “98% Off” during an LA Modern Quilt Guild meeting at Sew Modern in L.A. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

May 30, 2014 6:07 PM PT

Modern quilting, with its emphasis on solid colors and bold, graphic designs, is attracting a new generation of sewers. And they’re connecting through the Modern Quilt Guild and social media.

Elisabeth Woo shows off her quilt during a meeting of the LA Modern Quilt Guild at Sew Modern in L.A. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lauren Hawley, left, owner of L.A’s Sew Modern; Alissa Haight Carlton, second from left, executive director of the Modern Quilt Guild; and others applaud as quilts are presented. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Spools of quilting thread at Sew Modern in Los Angeles. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)