The past couple of weeks have found me busy creating inventory for an upcoming studio tour. For those of you in the area, it is the annual Port Townsend Studio Tour , and I will be located at the Egg & I Pottery studio in Chimacum, thanks to my talented friend, Diana Cronin. For more information about the tour and to see Diana’s colorful ceramic pottery check out the links.
I thought it would be fun to have some items that would coordinate with Diana’s pottery, so I have been busy making coasters and mug rugs.
I played with bright scraps of fabric and improvisational piecing to create these colorful accents for the home. Some improv, straight line quilting was added for the finish.
If you have been thinking about trying some improvisational piecing, or if your scrap box is overflowing, you might want to give a small project a try.
Now I’m off to work a little bigger and make place mats. With any luck, I’ll have those to share by the end of the week. Hope you have time to play this week, too!
penny lane quilts 
I love the bright colors against the black and white! I have to admit, I struggle with improv. Like you say, maybe I should work on some small pieces. Looks like there will be some amazing work at the studio tours.
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Thanks, Paige. I think improv piecing is a bit like free motion quilting. When you begin, a playful approach making small projects help take the pressure off.
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Your projects are looking great!!! Good luck with the studio tour, sounds like it will be a really fun time!!
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Thanks, Shannon! This is my first time participating in the studio tour and I am really looking forward to it.
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What fun little projects! I love the bright colors combined with the black and white.
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Thank you so much. It makes me happy to play with color, and it seems like brights with black and white always seem festive.
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These look great! I love all the bright colours and the black and whites as well.
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Thanks, I’m glad you like them. They were very fun to make!
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Dazzling us with your gorgeous scrap projects once again! These are so fun! Can’t wait to see how your placemats turn out. 🙂
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I’m glad you enjoyed them. Once I start making them, it is hard to stop!
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I love the coasters. Your colors are great.
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Thanks! Playing with color is my favorite thing to do.
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Delightful improv pieces!
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Thank you so much. Improvisational piecing and quilting are my favorite way to work.
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