Mini Improv Quilt
I’ve been a bit busy with classes and quilt shows recently and have a number of projects on the go but none at the right stage to share with you here yet.
But I did manage to finish the Improv Mini that I started in Lu Summer’s Class at Fat Quarterly Retreat this summer. I finished the top in the class, using Kona solids and assorted scraps.
Yes, I know, that’s a lot of hand quilting. It almost looks like it’s been done by a crazy person…
…Oh wait a minute, it has been done by a crazy person – me!! Do you think compulsive hand quilting is a recognised condition? Maybe I should be getting some help…
Here’s the back. I like to make bigger front stitches than back stitches (I’m a rebel!). It makes for a dimpled texture on the back which I like.
I used Kona Charcoal for the binding and the finished size is 15 inches squared.
I’ve got this hanging in the craft studio now – scaring all my students!
It's so happy! Love the quilting.
That was well worth all the effort Jo – it looks dazzling!
It's wonderful, I love it!
Its gorgeous!
This looks great fun, I want to make one now.
Lovely!
Wow Jo – you really did go to town with the hand quilting. It looks stunning!
Fabulous!
I love it Jo!
I love it – looks like Kantha quilting!
That's fabulous Jo! It's great to see it finished
That's fabulous Jo! It's great to see it finished – congratulations!
Great to see this pretty finished. I was so sorry I didn't make Lu's table top session.
Oh you're quite certifiable, but it looks fab!
Lovely, I love all the hand quilting, it has really finished the quilt to perfection, sometimes you get on a roll and just want to keep quilting and quilting and it is hard to stop 🙂
Beautiful piece of work – love the texture created by your stitching.
That's awesome- how come it's scaring your students, are they intimidated by your crafty prowess? 🙂
Thanks Penny
I'm thinking my students might think that I am expecting them to do that much quilting on their first quilt! Which would be a bit scary for them.
Jo x
it's so cheerful!
You're not crazy, just …. very passionate and enthusiastic about what you create, and that is to be treasured! I have a good friend who hand quilts like you and the results are just wonderful, like yours are. Loved your blog. xCathy
Love the handquilting! Would be interested to know which thread you used?
Thank you! I used DMC perle cotton number 8.
Beautiful Jo! I handquilt with smaller stitches on the back too 🙂
Lovely scrappy quilt, quilting looks like Indian Kantha stitching. Really suits the scrappiness well.
I love this and great to see it finished! Hoping we can have another hand sewing/chatting session soon! X
Fabulous! Love all the hand quilting and the improv blocks are so bright and cheerful. Reminds me of one of Mary's quilts on Molly Flanders blog.
Excessive Compulsive Hand Quilter – yep, that fits.
I absolutely love this Jo!!!!
Hey Jo! This is so wonderful! it makes my fingers itch and I will have to try something alike. It is soooooo fabulous and such fun to look at! Thanks for sharing and greetings from Claudia in Germany!