Welcome to my patchwork journal. I enjoy expressing myself through fiber. Tiny pieces of vintage quilt blocks and fabric combined with hand stitches create my art. When not quilting I'm living a patchwork life. Always changing and helping to keep me young and on my toes. Join me in my experiences and thoughts.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
9-Patch Tilt
This little AAQI quilt was made without a ruler or rotary cutter. I used crumbs from other projects and what I call the clip and tear method. I keep a paper bag on the floor by my cutting table and when little pieces of this project or that project is left over I just toss then into the bag for a future crumb quilt. For this little quilt I dug around in the bag to get neutral colors and then just stared sewing them together half square triangles---not really measuring just cutting into somewhat of a little square. For the black borders, I just make an estimated guess on the width that I was looking for---clip the edge and tear. I confess, I used this method frequently. Borders are always straight once the grain of the fabric is established. The little 8 1/2" square quilt was fun to just put together---I had no plan---can you tell? That's how 9-Patch Tilt was born. Old buttons are tied on just for a little fun. Have a great Monday where ever you are and as always Happy Quilting!
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Jan, this quilt is so sweet. Your method is free and liberated---sometimes I over think my liberated patchwork. Kathleen in CT
ReplyDeleteKathleen, I know what you mean. I'm trying to liberate myself more this year and just let a quilt happen.
DeleteVery cute, Jan! Love the tilt!
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