Sometimes
I like experimenting with designs and trying new color combinations.
Other days I practice free motion and ruler quilting techniques on
sample blocks. Little projects like these mats are perfect for that,
and useful to boot.
The
table mat is made using Hattie's Choice blocks, but I substituted two
triangles for in place of the diamond shape to give it more interest.
After framing them with strips, I used Creative Grids Slim ruler by Angela Walters to
quilt over the whole piece. It looks like rows of picket fences or roof
tiles, don't you think?
Project #2--I haven't made many quilts with the wedge die so I cut a few pieces to play with. I added white 1” strips on either side of the center wedges for an outline.
Free motion quilting is kind of like doodling. I started with swoops inside the print fabrics. I wanted to fill in the peach outside sections densely. I think I did pretty good for my first attempt at cobblestones. Callie won't notice any mistakes anyway; this is a cat mat for her.
Playin'
around in the sewing room is relaxing and fun, and keeps me
distracted from doing housework. I use up scraps, learn new
techniques, practice skills, and create new ideas for future quilts.
It's quite satisfying to work on small pieces that finish in a snap.
Dies
used:
Accuquilt
55220
Hattie's Choice 8” block
55439
Wedge 9” finished
55017
2 ½” strip
Blue
Wren
6015
1 ½” strip
Play is the highest form of research.
Albert Einstein
