Does having the fabric cut out count as a WIP (Work In Progress)? I hope so because I don’t even have the quilt laid out yet. But, I’ve been dreaming about a pixel quilt for a long time. Here are my fabrics – 20 Kona Cottons. I can’t wait! Have a good week everyone!
So, I’m still exploring what I call Measured Improv. If you’ve read some of my earlier blog entries, you will remember that this is what I termed my approach to Improvisational Piecing. I now introduce you to “Up In the Air”, my most current exploration: The inspiration for this quilt was a block created by…
absolutely fabulous quilt…
I love this quilt. It reminds me of rulers, pencils, and sketches laid out on a drafting table. I think “engineer” when I see it. And at the same time, the green on green makes it soft and inviting. I want to curl up in it. Beautiful. I can really relate to how hard it is to plan and implement something so that it all looks accidental. Great piece of art!
Very nice! It reminds me of abstract drawing with tape.
Congratulations.
This is so awesome! I love this!
It is fascinating to read about other people’s struggles with improv. I struggle with precision and planned out pieces! Your eye is incredible, regardless of the process.
I have loved all your quilts in this series and this one is no exception. it makes me swoon
Unbelievably fabulous and amazing and stunning and different – I hopped over here from flickr and really have to add you into my bloglist because your things never cease to amaze me – you seem to work completely differently from the rest of us – are you an artist by training?
Beautiful! I love those colors, and the composition is fantastic!!
I love it!
I think for me, improv goes against my frugal nature (scottish roots!) because if something needs to get a chunk trimmed off to make it fit I would have a hard time doing it. But I will try something like this one day, I really love the way it turned out, and the name is perfect.
I love this! Your design shows such restraint. The green tone-on-tone work is really nice… this quilt really inspires me to dig into my stash of solids!
Thanks for the comment! I too am a planner by nature and Improv has been very difficult for me. You should try it though – it’s been quite the experience. It’s nothing like stretching yourself in a direction quite different from the norm.
I’m glad you like it though. I’m always a little hesitant to share when I make things so different from everything that’s out there!
I have a lot of trouble just making wonky blocks. I know that improvisationaly piecing would be very challenging and tedious to me, too. I’m a planner, by nature.
I think this is SO fantastic, though. I love it. At first, I thought “minimalist” but I looked again and saw that it is very complex in areas. The colors you chose are just great.
I just so happened to be in Torrance, CA taking care of some business this afternoon when remembered a discussion post over at the LA Modern Quilt Guild about a new Japanese fabric store on this side of town . . . I just can’t resist oogling over beautiful fabric so of course I had…
I love the little felt animals, great pics. I want to go to this store now. 
Laurel, I don’t even think they have a website but, they should definitely get it set up! Jennie, I told the sales lady when I walked through the store that I was in trouble because I couldn’t resist buying beautiful fabric. I was proud of myself for not spending a single cent. But, I definitely plan too soon!
O my. I certainly hope they don’t do Internet sales, because I could be in trouble…
I would have spent waaaaay too much — I feel anxiety just looking – how beautiful!
So, I’m realizing that there’s something about me and black in quilts. Even when I do baby quilts – they tend to have a little black in them (or a lot). It’s not intentional. I guess that’s just what I’m drawn to. Especially when it is paired with bright rich contrasting colors. Ooooh! So, I…
Hello Erin, I don’t think I’ve seen the Botany line yet. I’ll have to look it up! What I like so much about Flora & Fauna is that it is so bright and engaging. I LOVE bright and engaging.
Ha ha! See, I don’t look at fabric around my boyfriend – let alone respond with joy. 
I also go fabric shopping alone. And sometimes have to sneak the fabric in the house. So, I completely understand!
this flora and fauna is amazing. i gasped, and then giggled. my husband was sitting nearby and saw what i was looking at and shook his head, then told me not to buy anymore fabric. but i can not help it.
I adore these – reminds me of the new Botany line from… um… that mother/daughter team whose names escape me at the moment. 
That’s awesome Kris! Thanks so much for letting me know. Oh, and I love the Jungle Quilt on your blog!
I’m excited about that line too! I think Hawthorne Fabrics already has it in if you want to buy some and they have great prices!
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I would love to make a pixel quilt but not sure where to start, so I am going to start with a picture. I will pick something out then start reading everything I can get my hands on.
oooh, i’m curious as to how this is going to look. the other day, i was scribbling with my oldest daughter, and i thought “this would make a cool looking quilt. if i did it in squares it would look pixelated.”