I'll be teaching a range of improv techniques for these workshops, so I'm incorporating all of these techniques into this quilt. First up was log cabins.
And then wonky crosses, and inserting strips. I have not touched a ruler while making these blocks - and I don't think I can go back to using one for improv after this. This is such a fun and fast way to piece - and I just love the organic lines produced by ruler-free cutting.
I had a bit of time to start playing with strip piecing today - not the best photo I'm afraid, but I'm hoping to get a bunch more of these done later this week so I'll try to get a better one for my next update post on this quilt ;o).
Every time I make an improv quilt, it's like I rediscover how much joy and inspiration I get from working like this. I think you'll probably see quite a few improv quilts from me this year - this quilt has sparked heaps of ideas I'd like to try out when I get a chance!
xx Jess
7 comments:
Very pretty!looking forward to seeing it evolve.
love every last bit of this!
The improv thing is rather addictive isn't it. I find myself wanting to use patterns less and less. It looks great!!!
I love doing improv; just have trouble "visualizing" how to put all the pieces together...I guess that's from using patterns for so long...even though i always end up changing them before the quilt is finished... looking forward to seeing your finished improvs...hugs, Julierose
Wow love all your samples...especially the cabin like ones.
I don't know if you remember I messaged you recently about how your pics appear on the bloglovin reader? Have you had a chance to see what I am talking about? I just checked one of mine and it was all blurry and yours is today too. Any thoughts?
I love improv! And I love Carolyn's fabric. Can't wait to see more of your progress.
Seeing all those fabrics at the top of the post make me realize I need way more light coloured fabrics in my stash. I really like the log cabin blocks.
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