I mentioned Project Improv previously. One of the only required things you have to do to be involved is to make one “log cabin-ish” quilt block. All the blocks made are going to be assembled into quilts that will be donated to charity.
We were supposed to pick one colors scheme and I went with pink & orange. But I found, as I was digging through my scraps, that I have scraps for all three options, so why not make three blocks?
The scraps all ready to be tuned into something pretty!
And what they became!
I realized a few things while making these blocks. 1) I love me some fussy cutting. 2) I don’t have nearly as many cool colored fabrics as I do warm. And 3) making blocks on the fly like this, with no pattern or measuring, is where I’m most at ease. I simply love to make wonky log cabins like this and it’s 100% in my comfort zone. That means that I’m not pushing myself to grow at all with these blocks. I need to figure out what that next step in improv piecing means for me… Hmm…
They are all so pretty! I’m getting ready to start my first wonky log-cabin blanket. I hope it turns out even half as cute as yours do!
They look great! I love your scraps
Just finished my orange and pink block, too. I think they should get together! I really like the aqua/red block you did – lost of interest.
They’re so gorgeous! I can’t tell if you have straight seams or wavy seams. If they’re not wavy, you should give that method a go. It’s really fun. Here’s a great tutorial http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/tutorial-wavy-seams/
They look great! I need to get some done, but I have a couple of other things I HAVE to get done first. I think I’m going to challenge myself with solid fabric. What am I saying? A wonky log cabin IS a challenge for me.
What a great way to use up that pile of scraps. I love the colors you have going!
Beautiful blocks!!
lovely, lovely!
Wow – thanks for sharing those. I haven’t started yet, but that is inspiring!
They really look nice! I love your scraps, now I have to get going and work on mine.
Lovely blocks! Unlike you, sewing w/o patterns is a challenge for me. Maybe you could look at using different textiles?
The blocks look wonderful!
These are awesome! I particularly like the aqua and red. That is something that I will have to consider for future quilting projects! Thanks for sharing.
These look great! Fussy cutting is the best.
Very inspiring and beautiful blocks!
one of the things i’m going to try is putting my rotary cutter away…i want to see what happens. i love your blocks alissa…you are an artist with your fabric choices. amazing!!!
I started my wonky log cabin blocks for our quilting bee for you and it’s my first time, so I was a little scared. It was SO FUN! So freeing! It’s not that I’ll never go back to using a pattern, cause I see the good in that too, but this free-style “method” is exciting. Love your blocks!
Gorgeous! I think the blue and red one is my favorite.
I really like the one with bikes! The colours are so lovely! I’m going to make my quilt blocks tomorrow!
Those blocks are too cute!!! I want to be just like you.
I may have to try my hand at those kind of blocks soon. Since I have “built my stash”…and hubby thinks I should use it.
Love those scraps! They make me swoon. I’ve become unreasonably obsessed with designer fabric. And I love that Heather Ross Lightning Bugs line, it’s so much softer than other fabrics.
They all look great! I love the no pattern, no rulers option to my liking too!
I love them all! Great job!
I hear you about the wonky block love. In fact I am not sure I am such a good fit for project improv after all, because pretty much all I do is improvisational …now if there was a project make-everything-to-the-letter-of-a-pattern group…I’d have a lot to contend with.
i can SO relate. since i do a fair amount of improvisational piecing already, i’m going to have to come up with something to challenge myself further. if you come up with any brilliant ideas, PLEASE let me know.
i LOVe your blocks by the way. i have serious fabric envy.
I do especially love that middle one though. The colors together are a combination that I’m digging lately, and I really like how the pieces play off of each other they way they are laid out.
Log cabins are totally in my comfort zone too, but at the same time, if I choose my pieces blindly, or add unconventional strips, like pieced strips, it feels more improv-y to me.
I gravitate toward warm fabrics too, and I was realizing it when I made the quilt top inspired by your land and sea, so I intentionally purchased a bunch of blues and greens this week.