*Improv* Half-Square Triangle

 


I have been playing with the well known half square triangle unit. This is one of the top quilt blocks in quilting.

Oh, how much fun it was to modify and stretch the possibilities.

My goal was:

1- Start with a 7 1/2 inch square and form a half square unit and don't add any extra pieces of fabric.

2- Play with the placement of the blocks and be open to the design ideas that develop during this process, doesn't matter if I failed after a few attempts.

4- Settle with the most unusual design (for me) and finish!

This has been a fascinating process. I failed so many times trying to figure out how the improv composition works with only one block - half-square triangle- I learn a lot and I am pleased with the results. I like it so much that I already started another quilt, which I will share in a future post.


This is a close up before it has been quilted.



These are another close ups after it has been quilting. I have decided to quilt it in straight lines. A combination of machine stitching and hand embroidery lines makes this piece sing, don't you think? 

The size is 32" by 33". The binding is not sewn yet but I couldn't resist to share it :)

My quilting group organized a small quilt show in an art gallery to benefit the Women's Exchange in my hometown.

On the photograph you can see only part of the gallery- mine is in the bottom-Everyone did a wonderful job, was a delight to see all the works of art in one room with different styles.

My quilt *Circle flowers* went to a happy home and all the proceeds were donated to the Women's Exchange Organization.

I will be teaching two workshops online in January:

*The Book of secrets*

*Mixed media Graffiti*

I hope you can join me. You can read more about it HERE

You can  Get the details on how to register for these workshops here



I am linked to:  Brag about your Beauties   http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/     Off the Wall             

Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild Workshops


I had the pleasure to spent the last three days with the Quilt Guild from Ann Arbor.

It is always fun to find quilters that are willing to think outside the box and explore different materials to be included in their art  other than fabric.

They chose two workshops: Instant Paper-Cloth and Applique with Paper and Fabric. Also my Lecture *The Odd Couple-Paper and Fabric in Quilts*

Even though this was a virtual event we felt the good energy, working all together from the comfort of our own home.

I am grateful  for this experience.

Quiltweek at Paducah Workshops

 

 




Just a few pictures of one my classes during QuilWeek in Paducah Kentucky. I had a wonderful time with wonderful students!
 
Although I forgot to take more class pictures I did have some time to walk through the Show and will post photos of some of the quilts they had on display.
 
What an intense and fantastic experience  I had. Thank you AQS for having me and letting me be part of your faculty this year.

My Workshops at the International Quilt Festival

 
 
Standing proud in front of my finalist whimsical quilt *BLUE DODO* at the International Quilt Festival.
 
I returned from Houston with happy memories in my heart.


Even though it was a lot of work to prepare a workshop (materials, samples..) it was well worth it because I love to teach!
 I want to thank you, each of my students who came to my classes and demos. You made it fun!

I also had time to play. Meeting with old and new friends.
Thank you *Omnigrid* for the generous swag bag.
 
In my next post I will show you some of the beautiful quilts I saw at the show.
 

*HUG* Stitch with *WAX PASTELS* on Fabric

*Bloom*
 Techniques used: String Painting with Wax Pastels, Hug Stitch, Infused newsprint cloth, paper lamination, trapunto, appliqué, free-motion quilted 
I'd love to spark your creativity at one of my workshops: 


 
Nov 3 (morning) Hand Embroidered *HUG* Stitch, you can read more HERE
 
Nov 3 (afternoon) String Painting on Fabric, you can read more HERE