improv quilts

Improv and More

A few weeks ago, I joined some other quilters from the area for an improv class. It was a fun evening. Several of those attending had never tried it, so it was great to see them give it a go for the first time. The purpose of the class was just to work on improv pieces, not to leave the class with a finished quilt.

Improv and More - a few improv blocks - piecefulthoughts.com

I made a few improv curves, blocks and flying geese. I had bunch of scraps from my stash and just worked from them. Then I got a bit more creative.

Improv and More - creative improv play - piecefulthoughts.com

What is that going to be? I have no idea yet, so I’ll work on it a bit more and see where it takes me.

Since my Postcard from Sweden quilt top is done and I have left over fabric, I decided to work on some more improv. There is something very relaxing about putting these pieces together. This is where I’m at so far.

Improv and More - improv blocks from Kona solids - piecefulthoughts.com

I do have some thoughts on where I’m going with these, but we’ll see if I stick with it.

Another project that I am working on slowly, are these little HSTs.

Improv and More - prepping little 1-1/2" Alison Glass HSTs - piecefulthoughts.com

These are the leftover triangles from the Squiggles quilt. I am squaring them to 1-1/2 inch. It’s a little crazy, because there are a bunch of them, but I just can’t bear to toss those yummy little pieces though!

Coming Up!

On Saturday, I’m taking a Spin Class from Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts. I’m looking forward to spending the day learning from her, and stitching with friends. I’m doing some prep. Here’s a peek at the scraps I’m bringing along. They are from the Fossil Fern line from Benartex. I’ve had them for quite awhile and I’m ready to get them off my shelf and into a quilt. Hopefully they will work for the pattern I’ve chosen.

Improv and More - prepping for Spin Class with Crazy Mom Quilts - piecefulthoughts.com

What about you? What have you been working on this week?

See you Friday, friends!

Wendy

 

 

10 Comments

  • Lisa

    Thanks for sharing all these yummy bright pieces of future quilts. They are so fun. I still haven’t worked creative sessions into my life even though it’s a goal for this year. Enjoy your class with Amanda Jean. It will be wonderful I’m sure.

  • rl2b2017

    Hi Wendy,
    It sounds like you will be having fun in Amanda’s class, and you’ll be working with some pretty fabrics! I’ve not tried improv but I suspect it would be hard for me. I’m a follow-the-rules-or-pattern type of person. You are doing great though and I cannot wait to see where your block go. Your little HSTs look so cute – I’m glad you are rescuing them – they need a home, too. ~smile~ Roseanne

  • Karen

    can be fun can’t it. I did a piece awhile back with a six inch hexie and put a lot of pieces together and then cut out in hexie shape and put 7 of them together for a mat

  • Vicki in MN

    I can see you were having lots of fun doing the improv. I really like the solid ones:) I couldn’t have thrown those HST’s either, I have several boxes of various size and colors that I always think I will use( I did use some). I have been machine knitting more sweaters this week, and pineapple blocks.

  • Kathleen McCormick

    Looks like you are having fun. I love the leftovers and the spider-webby thing. It will be fun to see what they turn into. At first, I thought, wow Amanda Jean does everything – teaching an exercise class too?!?!? But then I saw the picture an realized I didn’t have enough sleep and felt better.

  • Bernie

    I like your improv practice pieces. Like you, I think playing with fabric in that way is really fun. Those solids in the last shot are fantastic.
    Have fun in your class. What a treat to take a class with Amanda Jean. 🙂

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