Links to Youtube videos:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Bonus Variations

In Part 3 we continue sewing our curves and creating the quilt top.

Sewing the Waves:

Sew the curves together.

Take your sewn pieces back to the cutting table (maybe after a quick press if you feel it needs it) and place them on top of another face-up. Cut along the curve. On your second curve, your fabric won’t be curved at the top, so you will have to create a curve to work from. Below shows how it will be on your third curve and beyond.

From here, you will go back and forth to your cutting board and your sewing machine. It makes it easy to stop and start between sewing sessions. Are you feeling the “yoga flow” quality of this quilt!?! I chose the fabrics of wavy stripes to be random but you can create a uniform pattern if you’d like.

Join me in Part Four, let the “quilting” being.

Best,

Kirbi

LINKS TO YOUTUBE:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Bonus Variations

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