Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ode to Improv

I FINALLY finished a project that I have been dying to show you!

 I've always wanted to take a folded binding shot!

 I started this quilt last year when I attended the Sewing Summit. I mentioned it a bit here. You can even see me working on some of the blocks. We were given a baggy of scraps but I had so much fun I started digging through the garbage (scrap piles) to find more. I even managed to get a couple blocks donated by some friends.

 Thanks to some scraps and inspiration from Pam- I decided it was time to finish! However I wasn't too pleased with my quilting choice. I decided to do ramdom lines (not always straight) throughout the quilt. Eh. Not my favorite- but it is what it is.

I finally bound it last night while watching Glee.  :o)

I LOVE the finished quilt!

I'm calling it 'Ode to Improv' because of the class at SS taught by the lovely Jess of Urban Patchwork. 

My quilt has 3 parts:
The top where the large solids pieces are.
The center made up of several improv blocks.
And the bottom that has everything left.

*heart*

p.s.- I've got an idea for my giveaway. I think I'll announce on Friday. Stay tuned!  :o)

9 comments:

Avondster said...

I must say WOW. Nádhera :-))

Melissa Corry said...

Love it, and I so love the colors!!! The binding print is awesome!!

Gill said...

Fabulous! I love it!

Kira said...

I love the photo of the bound edges. It is so inviting.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

That is a great quilt Emily. Love the fabric choices with that binding.
Also, thanks for the great tip on the Kenmore Machine accessories. I picked up a set for the machine I use in FL and they are great!!

Yvonne said...

Great scrappy quilt! It looks like a piece of modern art!

Dana - Old Red Barn Co. said...

I'm only here to tell you how great your new fabric line is. Just that. So wonderful! Congratulations on all of the success!

Ella said...

Very cute!!! Love the colors!!!♥

barbara woods said...

love it