Still playing with these curves.
And I’m still not sure where I’m going. I added double curves on a few blocks.
This is how I did it. Layer blocks right sides up.
Freehand cut a curve.
Flip and stitch.
I’m not in love with this yet. But I am getting better at cutting and sewing the curves.
Here’s a tip if you try this. If you sew your curve and it doesn’t look smooth, don’t rip!
Just sew again making it smoother. The first line of stitching will act like basting.
Have a great day!
I’m continuing to play with the hand dyes I had out from my previous project. I want to get more comfortable with sewing curves.
I thought I’d try cutting up my junk strips. I just layer two pieces and freehand cut a curve.
Then switch the top and bottom pieces.
I use a smaller than quarter inch seam allowance.
Things never come out even with this method, but that’s okay.
It remains to be seen what this will become. But it’s fun!
Have a great day!
Did you see this coming? I love strippy quilts.
When I was a kid, I was told that red and pink don’t match, they clash. I didn’t understand that. Tan was a lighter shade of brown and they went together. Light and dark blues went together. Wasn’t pink just a lighter shade of red?
And so I’ve included pink pieces in with my red. So there, fashion police!
The quilting is a make it up as you go process. But the binding will definitely be pink.
Have a great day!
I have a series of posts this week on a project I completed when I was back in Michigan. I took photos and wrote posts, and then forgot to publish! So here you go.
I was inspired by this pile of fabrics on my cutting table and started cutting.
These are the dies I used. Oops! That bottom one is a square that measures 3″ finished on point.
Can you tell where I’m headed here?
Progress!
Stay tuned for part 2! Have a great day!
I finished this little top. It isn’t a masterpiece, but it sparked further ideas, so I’m calling it a success.
And yes, I did inset that dark green corner. Not a perfect job, but needs must. And here is a look at my messy back.
It will get another good press, maybe with a hammer, before quilting.
Have a great day!
I seem unable to decide if this should be abstract or pictorial.
I’m not sure mixing the two is working.
It is evolving nonetheless.
It might be more junk, but it is better than the last junk. And I’m remembering how to do skinny lines. BTW, if you are interested in learning how to piece these skinny lines, check out this tutorial on Art with a Needle. This is where I learned to do this.
Have a good one!
I decided to go in a whole different direction here.
I played with background layouts for a while.
And cut a bunch of strips. These are just under a half inch wide.
Then I auditioned some bits.
I think I’m ready to start slicing and dicing here.
Have a great day!
M
They are done! One for me and one for my swap partner.
I hand quilted cross hatching in the first one.
And yes, I really did use my huge Baptist Fan stencil for the second.
I did two fans on each side.
I used a very subtle printing the backs and the texture really shows.
I’m not sure which one I’ll keep and which one I’ll send. I quite like them both.
Have a great day!
I finally started playing with the hand dyed fabrics I brought with me.
I pulled a few stacks, looking for something that looked like the desert.
I settled on this combo.
I’m not in love with anything here. But I seem to need to just start making some junk, before I can find my groove.
It’s been a long time since I worked like this and I’m very rusty.
I’m going to make time to play like this every week. At some point, I know something will click. It’s just part of the process.
Have a great day!
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