I had to take these off the design wall to focus on what really needed to be done.
I started fiddling with the idea of using scraps for half-square triangles with stitch and flip triangles during my Swirling Medallion class. This simple technique from the book lends itself to so many designs.
I went with a small sized square so I could use up even the smallest of favorite scrap fabrics.
They are ideal for chain piecing. Think of it as an ongoing project in between all those others. I simply have added a stack of white squares to my sewing table and as I produce scraps from other projects I add hsts to the mix.
I think on-point might be what I go with and I’ll mess with them more before I teach the Stitch and Flip Triangle class and the Psychedelic Baby Block Class that will cover this technique and more.
It would be fun to play with value a bit more, but the process itself is so gratifying as you watch it grow. Rather addictive I would say and always fun to see those out of print fabrics that you have miniscule amounts of on display in a quilt.
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::Improvisational Strip Piecing Workshop:: $85 Saturday, September 8th, 10am-4pm at Island Quilter on Vashon Island.
An all day workshop to explore the creation of your own quilt designs utilizing improvisational strip piecing. We’ll cover this improvisational patchwork technique while constructing blocks for your own quilt design. All level of sewists welcome. Quilting Modern Book required.
wow! I love this!!! What a fantastic idea, and so many layout possibilities!
completely smitten with this! What a great design…and I love that you have bits of urban chicks swell in there!
Totally awesome. I love that, and it looks like the options are endless.
Love it!
Looks like fun. I’m starting to think I’m never going to get the book, though. I put an order into Amazon and when it said deliver in 1 to 3 months I canceled the order and placed it somewhere else and now I’m not hearing from them. I’m very sad … I really want to try this technique.
should be out September 19th.
So cute, I like the zig zag layout!
love the fun “wonk” in the design. And the play of scrappiness and solids. You just reminded me. I need to sign up for the coin quilt class…
love that class! everyone’s quilts are so original. hope to see you there.
Katie, this is such a cool, modern twist on the HST block. I love it and love that you’re spreading it around and showing us what it can do!
Absolutely fabulous, Katie! Love what you’ve done with these scraps. They offer many design possibilities.
I just love the scrappiness of the fabrics you chose ~ it just works so wonderfully.
That’s the beauty of scraps eh?
I like your idea of communicating the wide variety of fabrics that can work together in a quilt. Many can benefit and tap in to their own creative mojo once they listen to the freedom in this approach.
I have to say these flip square triangles are another special treat this week. I cut a number of 4-1/2″ squares for another project and will not be tossing my leftovers because now they can be used for flipping. Thanks for so much inspiration and blogging insights.
let the scraps multiply!
These are so fun!
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Wow I love the look of these!!
oooh… Love that last layout! You are always so inspiring.