Greetings Modern Quilters!
I’m Natalie and here is this month’s block lottery.
I drew
upon two awesome creators for this block, Carole Lyles Shaw and Anne Deister at
SpringLeaf Studios.
We are having some improv fun this month with a beautiful
block that Carole Lyles Shaw developed for the 2016 Cloud9 New Block Blog Hop
called Fractured Curves. Carole describes herself as a modern quilt designer,
author, and workshop instructor. She takes a modern, improvisational approach
to her quilting projects and enjoys the free expression and individualism that modern
quilting embraces. You can find out more about Carole at her website carolelylesshaw.com
We are also experimenting with an analogous color scheme and Anne Deister of SpringLeaf Studios wrote a blog with a great visual of all the
analogous combinations on the color wheel we are studying, along with stunning
photos that are helpful. With a background in graphic design, Anne confesses a
love for combining fabric patterns and colors and her obsession is now a
full-time pursuit. You can find out more about Anne at her website springleafstudios.com
With this block, we will explore two different skill sets –
improvisational piecing with drunkards path blocks, slicing, rearranging, adding
– AND the analogous color scheme with a 4 step value change.
LETS GET STARTED!
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
Each block requires 4 – 10” square pieces.
One 10” square must be EITHER – Kona, Bella,
Blake, Miller WHITE OR Alison Glass Abacus Carved
in Charcoal
Before choosing your next 3 fabrics, read through Anne’s blog
post Analogous Colors (November 27, 2015) Analogous Colors blog by SpringLeaf Studios
The remaining 3 fabric 10” squares must be SOLID, Moda
Grunge, or Moda Grunge Hits the Spot in any combination you choose. They must represent an
analogous color scheme – meaning they are right next to each other on the color
wheel. You may choose 1, 2 OR 3 colors. Regardless of how many colors
you choose, you must have 3 different values represented. Use the mono or black
and white setting on your phone and select a light, medium, and dark value.
You will also need 2 pieces approximately 4”x7.5”. You won’t
use these until the very end so don’t cut these out yet - see Tip for Step 11.
SEWING
Carole created a free detailed tutorial for the block
HERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL TIPS:
· Starch those 10” squares before cutting. Because
we are working with curves, there is a tendency to stretch the fabric on the
bias which makes wonky things happen. Starch will help the fabric retain its
shape.
· In step 2, Carole cuts from R to L going down –
it was easier for me to go from R to L in an upwards direction.
· In step 3, I placed my top fabric away from the
edge about ½” – 1” and continued sewing. My result was more balanced.
· In step 4, I ironed out toward the “L” shape
regardless of light or dark. There was less bunching of the eased-in fabric.
· At the end of step 9 – you could be finished,
the block looks pretty cool, but keep going!!!
· In step 10, I cut through the block on the
diagonal right through that very middle seam where the 4 different fabrics
intersect – the 5” measurement didn’t work for me for some reason. Use whatever
angle you want here as long as you cut through that intersection.
· In step 11, for the 4” x 7.5” pieces you have 3
choices:
o
Continue to follow Carole’s directions,
o
Make your own scrappy fabric from your trimmings,
o
OR choose a single piece of fabric in one or two
of your 4 colors. I like this one best.
·
In step 14, trim to 12.5” square. YOU decide
what sections to keep and what sections to cut off. The best part, SAVE what you cut off. If you
turn in these final trimmings in with your block you receive two tickets, WOW!
Remember to use hashtags for our social media friends
@carole_lylesshaw #fracturedcurves #springleafstudios
Have fun sewing improvisationally!
Natalie
@nurturecreations
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