The Organic Quilt Part 1
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I love quilting (can you feel the “but” coming on?) But… sometimes I want to work with my sewing machine, with a playful approach. For me, that means less measuring! I also do not like to pause at certain stages of a quilt project as all the information and numbers are fresh in my head. I wished there was a quilt project I could come and go and play as I pleased. So I came up with… The Organic Quilt.
The Organic Quilt Pattern is more of a technique than a pattern. Some quilters may call this improv or freestyle quilting. There’s less need for exact accuracy and more room for creativity. The technique creates subtle waves and I chose soft colors to match. Each Organic Quilt is 100% unique from color choice to design. Ready to give it a try? In Part One, I outline my supplies and inspirations.
Skills required:
This quilt requires you to sew curves and do basic quilting methods (binding, basting, quilting, etc.) However, in my videos, I cover every step. It requires overal less precision than most quilt patterns which makes it great for all levels.
Supplies:
Quilt top: 3-6 of your favorite cotton fabrics, how much is up to you, and how big your quilt is going to be. I recommend buying one of your fabrics in a larger quantity and a smaller quantity of the rest of your colors fabrics. This will ensure your quilt has a dominant pattern/color that will help the overall harmony of the fabric you choose. I used a total of two yards of fabric for the quilt top that I made at 54x6. I also used solids and patterns for a twinkle of fun.
Quilt back: You will need the same yardage for the back of the quilt in a single pattern/color. I had to sew two pieces together to get the size large enough for the back of the quilt. Don’t worry about this is barely noticeable!
Batting: How heavy do you want your quilt to be? I used: Warm and White
Thread: I use Aurifil for all my machine work.
Sewing Machine: I drive a Juki
Other supplies: Rotary cutter, self-healing mat, fabric scissors, walking foot.
Ready? Let’s get started!
Join me in Part two for more!.
Best,
Kirbi