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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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Hi Sarah! October 12th at the quilting loft I’ll do pillows and pouches.
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!
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…………
ha ha.
;-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……..
Hi Sarah……fabulous quilts. Always inspiring! Have a great day…….Marie
I also love using leftover bits of fabrics when creating my bags! I also use them when creating pillows!
I love that you said “hot pad”… everyone seems to say potholder online but I grew up calling them hot pads.
midwest thing maybe?
On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 8:25 PM, SEW KATIE DID
Did you add extra batting or anything to protect the iPad??
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
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!
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!