Here comes the good old spring patchwork top – quilted and almost ready.
And my second process thoughts here.
I had some time wondering, choosing and not feeling sure how to quilt it. As far as it is a true Improv quilt – no plans, charts, sketches, swatches… just sewing patches sections and mixing them all together… I thought the quilting should follow this same manner – quilt as you go. Not in the technical sense, but quilting my present mood. Logically /my logic/ it called for straight lines or even wonky straight lines, or a complex all-over design, or curvy quilting based on the patches, or.. so many options…
Going back to the original strategy – make it totally Imrov… I just quilted flowers, as it is flowery prints quilt, bold patches and random layout and it just felt like meant to be quilted in flowers…
Great process thought isn’t it? Ignoring any plans and just letting it happen LOL
The next big question was the binding choice. It was unexpectedly easy to solve – took less than a minute. And was followed by 10 minutes checking different options today… before I decided I will stick to the first thought anyway. Which reminds me, the back fabric dilemma had exactly the same process and outcome…
I had to wash and cut the binding now. Getting closer to the washing/drying part…
A few words about inspiration. I have not quilted in a month or so and this felt really great! And for this quilt … I had been collecting patches for a project like this for quite a time when I joined the Project Improv. Started this quilt partly for the long planned quilt, partly unable to wait till I make a quilt like this.
I am about to start my Doll Quilt Swap 9 quilt and getting excited and inspired is one of the best parts in it.
Going to check all the inspiring blogs I am following this weekend and start it next week. Off to sketch the current most liked DQS plan now.
A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water.
