2017 in review - trying out improv curves

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My challenge to myself for 2017 was to try curves in the context of quilting. I have never had any issues with inserting sleeves in jackets or shirts, but never really tried my hand a curves for quilting (except some blocks for Rosanne during Modern Insta Bee).

After having a lovely lunch with Jenny of Papper Sax Sten, she convinced me that I could do it! She also provided me with some templates to make it easier. Pretty chuffed that I managed to make this sunflower bag (with more of Jo's fabrics).

Later in the year, I attended one of Jenny's classes and made these inset improv circles. The little dot in the bottom left area is glue, which came out with a little bit of water. I am amazed that I have managed to go from a complete beginner, afraid of curves, to this in less a year.


In class, I also made these improv quarter circle blocks.


Some further improv curves made after the class

(sorry about the horribel night time colours in some of the photos)

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