30 Days of Improv QAL
Rather at the last minute, I decided to join in the 30 Days of Improv QAL hosted by Shannon Fraser Designs and Broadcloth Studio. This is the first time I’ve joined in, and I’m enjoying creating improv blocks around each week’s theme.
Jumping in at the last minute meant I didn’t have fabrics chosen, so I went to my fabric stash and pulled three fabrics I thought worked well together:
- Kona Pickle
- Kona Glacier
- Kona Silver
Fabrics chosen, I got busy and created a few blocks. Here is my group for Week 1 – Stripes.
I don’t use a ruler when I make improv blocks, other than to square them up. I also don’t usually square up my blocks until they’ve all been made, but this time around I’m squaring them up each week. My blocks are 5-1/2″ unfinished. (The photo above shows the blocks before they are squared.)
Next up was Week 2:
Last week’s prompt was L-Shapes. This was more fun than I expected, and more L-shapes appeared in the blocks than I noticed at first.
This week, we are working with triangles. Here are my blocks so far this week, starting with Monday.
Tuesday’s blocks were playing with tiny triangles. I had fun using up bits and schnibbles from my previous blocks to make the tiny triangles.
I have to admit, I have made improv triangle blocks before in another quilt along. It is still one of my favorite quilts. These are addictive and fun to make! I’m looking forward to making more triangles tomorrow, and I’ll post more progress soon!
Oh, and remember that little mini I made last week? I found a spot for it in my quilt room, for now.
The little tin with the thread bobbins were gifts from my daughter. The little black cat pincushion was also a gift.
What about you? Are you sewing along with the 30 Days of Improv? Thanks for stopping by!
Wendy
One Thing Leads to Another
22 Comments
Frédérique
I love your improv blocks! I joined late too, but enjoy it. Triangle is not the easiest shape for me 😉 Have fun!
Eva
me too, I love these blocks!! ohhh … and 100% the way I like … you did brilliant! And often it is better not to think too long about which fabric to take, the fabric in our stash speaks to us if we ask, or?
will check that page and register for the next QAL she offers.
thanks for sharing 🙂
marissthequilter
This is very exciting.
Stitchin at Home
Your improv pieces look great! I fail miserably at improv. I’m always reaching for my ruler, I need straight edges.
Kate
Very fun colors for you improv blocks. I couldn’t do improv, I don’t do random either. Sounds like you hare having fun with them.
texasquiltgal
Very cool! You are really good at this improv. I like your colors.
texasquiltgal
I forgot to say, I like that box and kitty cushion your daughter gifted you. 🙂
Quilting is in my Blood
These are so much fun!
Janine @ Rainbow Hare
This is fun. I love your colours and I’m looking forward to seeing all your blocks 🙂
Tracie
I’m always amazed by how improv comes so naturally for you. Two years ago I signed up for the 30 Days of Improv and quickly discovered that my brain doesn’t work well that way. Maybe next year! I love seeing your progress!
Helen
I don’t care what you do with these fantastic little squares. I love them.
Barbara J Stanbro
I’ve been seeing your improv squares on Facebook. They’re very cute. Interesting color combos. I wouldn’t have put those together, but it works!
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
Very creative, Wendy!!! Love the yarn bobbins and the kitty, too!!!
Brenda @ Songbird Designs
It will be fun to see all your improv blocks together! Love your mini and the treasures it holds!!
Katherine Duquette
Wendy, I found your triangle blocks to remind me of sailboats on the water. Your mini looks so comfortable with the kitty.
I am behind but will try to catch up. My mom fell and fractured her hip and femur.
When all the home health is set up I will have time to work on my blocks. Happy sewing.
Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Looks like you are having a lot of fun; those tiny triangles from yesterday are a delight. I am living vicariously through everyone else participating. Maybe next year I will join in!
Diann@LittlePenguinQuilts
These are fun blocks and such pretty color, too! I’ll enjoy following along to see your improv pieces progress!
aquilterstable
Love the fabrics you chose for your improv blocks, which look great! I enjoyed seeing them all together like this. I think it’s been a fun qal too!
The Joyful Quilter
Fun, fun! I’m not quilting along, as there’s an art journal event going on. Love hour you carried through the colors of your mini with the colors of the antique bobbins!
Kathleen McCormick
Love your improv work. The colors you choose are great and play well together. These blocks are really so much fun….but no I am not plying along. We got back yesterday and still no sewing. Let me know the next time you see one…maybe I will join!
The Morning Latte
Your blocks look so fun. I bet it’s therapeutic, meditative etc. That’s a great place for your mini; it creates a perfect little happy-spot!
Karen
interesting looking blocks!!