Improv Quilting

 At the beginning of June, I took an Improv Quilting class in Winterset, IA.  Taught by three lovely teachers, Susan Lapham, Niraja Lorenz and Deb Cashatt.  I've been working on this piece off and on since class.  It went through a number of changes.

Yesterday I stretched onto a 24" X 24" canvas and hung it up in my sewing Studio.  I love the way it looks and I learned a lot.  Picture below show the progression and changes.

I found the perfect Lining fabric

I my stash of fabrics I found the perfect lining.  So I jumped the gun.  Putting in the Lining before pockets and belt loops.  Oh' well so it goes.  Now I'm contemplating putting in a slash pocket.  

Honestly I'm very ready to have this project finished. 

 

Seeing an end

 

Well, I'm finally seeing an end to this project.  I can't even count the hours I have spent sewing scraps of fabric together. Yesterday I cut out my pattern.  I do have to say it was a bit scary!

I'm very happy with what it looks like so far.  Still needs a belt and lining fabric.  It'll be a fun one to wear.

This is our newest member "Archie".  He is quite the character. The other day we found him here. 

I'm continuing to work on making fabric.  It's been very cold outside and this has been keeping me busy.

 

Snowday sewing

 Yesterday day I spent quite a few hours sewing scraps of fabric together.  It's been fun to see the progress and how it changes from day to day.