In preparation for the workshop, we were to pull a full range of solid fabrics representing the color wheel (purple, blue, turquoise, green, yellow, orange, red, and pink) and neutrals (black, white, brown, and grey). I remembered that Maria encouraged us to create a non-traditional - not the traditional brights - so I kept that in mind. In retrospect, the brown I chose (left fabric on bottom) looks pretty close to the red (second from right on the top). So I probably won't use both.
"On the Grid" was primarily about making improv plaid blocks, but Maria included so much more. I made the blocks in the left and center columns below during the workshop - plaid, quarter log cabins, and tiny crosses. The 'track' on the right, I couldn't resist trying once class was over. Not quite sure where all this is headed, so I'll let it marinate for a bit. I'll definitely be adding more to the quarter log cabins.
At any rate, I'm so glad I was able to attend the workshop, and am looking forward to the next Improv for Everyone workshop in January 2025.
I can tell just from the blocks you created that it was a good class. It will be fun to see this evolve and grow for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great opportunity! Your class blocks look great.
ReplyDeletePlease clarify. Are you starting a QAL today on instagram involving improv stripes? My art quilt group would like to participate. I didn’t know another way to contact you. Carol
ReplyDeleteHi Carol. No, I'm not starting a QAL. I took a workshop with Maria Shell and made the elements in this post. I DID host an improv stripes qal back in 2017, but this workshop and project are unrelated.
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