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Home / My Blog / Classes and workshops / Modern Crazy Piecing in Small Projects

Modern Crazy Piecing in Small Projects

July 26, 2013 By Katie

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I’ve a student that takes quite a few of my improv technique and design classes.  I was reminded of Christine today when I pulled out some leftover bits of Modern Crazy Piecing and scraps to play with before my workshop at Drygoods on Sunday.

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Christine always creates a small project in classes.  A project she says she can finish quickly while grasping the technique and have an excuse to take another class instead of feeling like she has to finish a huge quilt.

I tend to be the polar opposite when it comes to recycling bits and scraps into another project.  I go BIG and end up with more scraps than I started with when the whole idea was to use them up.  So this time I channelled Christine, stayed within my perimeters and made a needed zip case for our family iPad.

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Had it been just for me I would have gone girlie with this leftover which is now destine for a Christmas gift hot pad.

Got some favorite scraps from a leftover project?  What small projects are your favorite to recycle blocks and bits?

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Of course you can always go large in class if you feel the need!

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make*do*mend: Modern Crazy Piecing Class with Katie Pedersen,

Sunday July 28 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Step into the present with this modern version of crazy piecing from the Going Crazy Chapter in Quilting Modern: Techniques and Projects for Improvisational Quilts. The free-flowing take on this technique will leave you inspired to find a place for crazy-piecing in every project! Once you’ve mastered the technique, we’ll focus on finding a place for those crazy pieced sections in your quilt. Katie will share multiple projects to spark your creativity and set you on the path to your own crazy-pieced design.

Experience Level: All levels welcome (some familiarity with machine sewing is highly encouraged)

Materials Needed: fabric supply list sent upon registration, however you bring your fabric and that’s about it – we have the machines, tools and space for you to use!

Dates: Sunday, June 23rd 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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  1. Sarah M. Ehret says

    July 26, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    Hi Katie..

    When will you be teaching the invisible zipper class again…or can I simply meet you at your convenience at some time and you teach/show me and I pay/cash to you>

    Smiles to you from sunny Sammamish!

    s

    • sewkatiedid says

      July 26, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      Hi Sarah! October 12th at the quilting loft I’ll do pillows and pouches.

  2. Ray's Sew Crafty says

    July 26, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    This is such a neat project idea!! 🙂 there are two ipads in my household, and we struggle to find the “RIGHT” case/pouch for it! Now I can make my own!
    Thanks for the picture ideas!

  3. treadlemusic says

    July 26, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    Great idea! I am kinda along your lines and, consequently, have a few UFOs hanging around. I am going to rethink such things next go ’round and try the smaller project w/ the ‘new’ technique. Sometimes I think it IS “rocket science”!!! Sigh…………

    • sewkatiedid says

      July 26, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      ha ha.

      • treadlemusic says

        July 27, 2013 at 12:45 pm

        ;-b I have decided that a few UFOs are just part of the art and my aim is to make a gallant run at making a dent in my stash!!! How’s that for a goal!!! LOL! Hugs……..

  4. Marie says

    July 27, 2013 at 1:19 am

    Hi Sarah……fabulous quilts. Always inspiring! Have a great day…….Marie

  5. bowlerholic says

    July 27, 2013 at 2:37 am

    I also love using leftover bits of fabrics when creating my bags! I also use them when creating pillows!

  6. Vicki says

    July 27, 2013 at 3:25 am

    I love that you said “hot pad”… everyone seems to say potholder online but I grew up calling them hot pads.

    • sewkatiedid says

      July 30, 2013 at 5:20 am

      midwest thing maybe?

      On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 8:25 PM, SEW KATIE DID

  7. Angela says

    July 30, 2013 at 2:44 am

    Did you add extra batting or anything to protect the iPad??

    • sewkatiedid says

      July 30, 2013 at 5:12 am

      Hi there. Yes, I added one layer of batting and quilted it. Happy sewing!

      On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 7:44 PM, SEW KATIE DID

  8. Rachelr says

    August 5, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    Such pretty piecing. My quilt right now is smaller than I usually do for the same reason – I’m being (mostly) limited by scraps. Especially with triangles I am loth to make more scraps!

    • sewkatiedid says

      August 6, 2013 at 4:42 pm

      I’ve been cutting charm squares in hopes of moving some fabric, but in the mean time I’ve now got scrap quilts in my future!

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