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Improv, Color, and Curves

Improv, Color and Curves Kim Smith Soper/Leland Ave Studios

Improv, Color and Curves Kim Smith Soper/Leland Ave Studios

This week I finished up a fun little project that involved some of my favorite things: lots of color, lots of improv, and a technique I’m still working on, curves.

There’s not much to say about this one, except that it was so much fun to make! The end result is imperfect — there are a few puckers at the seams, but overall I really like the end result.

Improv, Color and Curves Kim Smith Soper/Leland Ave Studios

I tried a new method of quilting on this one, too: NO GUIDES! I didn’t even start with a single line to guide my walking foot. I just went for it. And let me tell you, it was HARD. I am a straight-line quilter through and through, and to let the foot wander made me twitch. But in the end, I really think the quilting complements the style of this little mini in just the right ways, imperfections and all.

Improv, Color and Curves Kim Smith Soper/Leland Ave Studios

The finished size is 27″ x 29″ which is just right for adding some color to my walls for summer!

Improv, Color and Curves Kim Smith Soper/Leland Ave Studios

What new things are you working on lately? Have you pushed your comfort zone with some new techniques or color combos? I’d love to hear!

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  • Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
    May 9, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    I like that you quilted without guides to compliment the piecing! I personally love improv but dislike the mess I make when piecing, and I just wrapped up a bit of improv myself.

    • lelandavestudios@gmail.com
      May 13, 2018 at 10:40 am

      It’s so true, Yvonne! I love the process, but hate the cleanup!

  • Debbie
    May 10, 2018 at 10:14 am

    I really love this one! And the quilting – absolutely perfect for it in its own imperfect way!

    • lelandavestudios@gmail.com
      May 13, 2018 at 10:38 am

      Thank you, Debbie!

  • Danice
    May 23, 2018 at 12:30 am

    Truly a modern and beautiful quilt. The quilting is so unique. Perfect quilt.