If you want to make your own improv quilt but you’re not sure where to start, I’ve put together the improv prompts that I used to make my Quarantine Improv Quilt. You may want to start out reading how I approach improv quilting before you make your blocks. Here is a list of prompts I…
Half-Rectangle Triangles (HRT) differ from Half-Square Triangles (HST) because they are directional, which means the direction you sew your diagonal makes a difference in the finished unit appearance. Another difference is that you do have to do a very tiny amount of math to figure out how big to cut your starting fabric rectangles. However,…
My Approach to Improv Quilting I have been practicing and enjoying improv quilting for many years. I was recently asked to present my approach to an improv quilt. So, here is my best attempt to make sense of the crazy swirling around in my head. The first question you need to ask yourself is, “What…
Awhile back I was searching for the perfect needle for big stitch quilting. There wasn’t much information available on what type of needle to use and which brand performed the best. Several suggestions I found were to use “big stitch quilting needles” which were not defined in type or size. So, I set out to…
Perle 8 is traditionally used for crochet or embroidery but has most recently been applied to hand quilting in the form of big stitch quilting. When it comes to perle 8 cotton, there is an assortment of brands available. I was curious if there were actually differences between manufacturers so I set out to test…
