A Quilt Block for October.

I had so much fun making this block! 

Happy Halloween!

Teaching: Improvisational Confetti Class

A couple of weeks ago, I taught my Improvisational Confetti Quilt class for the first time.  Because I often work in an improvisational way, not planning before I cut, or worrying too much about how I sew it together, I forget about how hard it can be to step away from "perfection."  I always have a great time in class telling people to "just cut it!" and yelling across the room, "put down that seam ripper!"  (I promise, my classed ARE fun - not scary...right?!) Sometimes my students listen to me, but sometimes, they struggle with being afraid to go "off pattern" and letting wonderful things happen organically.

Confetti Quilt Class at New Pieces Quilt Shop, October 2011

 

In this class, some may have had a bit of a struggle, but look how beautifully the work came out! 

Ah well, I might be more comfortable with improvisational quilting, but I bet all you perfectionists that think ten steps ahead would kick my butt at chess.

Making: I Love 30's prints!

I have an entire shelf devoted to 30's prints, but I rarely get to use them.  Now they're off the shelf and have made it up onto the design wall! 

Basketweave Sweets Quilt - In Progress

Pacific International Quilt Festival 2011

This year, I only had 2 hours to spend at PIQF.  Definitely, not enough time.  Here are a few quick pictures of quilts that caught my eye as I ran past.  You can see more detail over on Flickr.

Some pretties from PIQF 2011

Amazingly, the first quilt I saw at the show was created in my Split Log Cabin class!  It turned out great, Barbara! 

I think I only got through about half of the show before it closed and I had to run to my Hawaiian applique class with Jean Brown.  It was a hectic afternoon, but I had a great time!