This is a wall hanging quilt and I just started building it up doing just a little bit everyday until I was satisfied with the result. I hoard the tiny pieces of solids because it can be useful for applique so I had much to choose from.
To quilt, I used different contrasting colors and did straight lines at various widths and various 'straightness'.
I love, love the way this turned out.
Have you made an improv quilt?
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Have a wonderful day! Patty
This is wonderful! I love it! My improv has been limited to pot holders. It's fun to do and one day I am going to do something bigger.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! The different thread colors works perfectly with the solids. I love the scrappy/improv...I just love improv! I actually just finished a mini myself.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ♥
ReplyDeleteI love the layout here. There's so much interest for the eye. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLOL at your opening line! Mainly because I struggle with naming quilts. I've done a scrap improv, with so-so success. I think my style is more organized improv!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this pretty on Midweek Makers
Oh wow, this is beautiful, I haven't stepped into the world of 'improv' as yet, but this might just be the inspiration I need! Your quilting brings it to life, nice job! :)
ReplyDeleteI love organic quilts like this. I like your use of white (tan?) space. That's something I need to work on - if I tried something like this it would be a much smaller quilt because I just couldn't let that little square on the right hang out there like that. But I love that you did.
ReplyDeleteYou nailed it! XO
ReplyDeleteI've never done improv, but I sure could be inspired by you! Love it, Lorna!
ReplyDeleteImprov is my favorite type of quilting and I adore your quilt!
ReplyDeletelove what scraps turn into and this is no exception
ReplyDeleteYour improv looks so cool...love it!
ReplyDeleteImprov quilting is starting to call my name, so I am going to make it something new to try in 2017!
ReplyDeleteYour little quilt turned out great! I have been an improv piecer/quilter for more than 5 years using everything from cottons to denim to t-shirts to linen in my quilts. The sizes have varied from a wall hanging to a queen sized quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove it. I like how you put a splash of colour in the bottom left corner which adds balance, and I like the flashes in the binding too. I haven't done much improv, I always mean to do more then another quilt pattern shouts 'make me! me next', and the merry go round starts again.
ReplyDeleteLooks great, you've had fun! I love improv quilts, both making them and admiring them.
ReplyDeleteVery fun. I love the little block of color off in the corner.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this quilt. 'Wish it were an available pattern. A favorite for sure :)
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