Sometimes we all need a day off.
I took one today.
I left the kiddos with my mother-in-law and headed to my LQS for a class taught by Susan Powell, a quilter who makes these amazing improv quilts of city scenes. And not only is she a talented artist, she is also incredibly nice. If you ever get a chance to take a class with her, I highly encourage you to do so.
Here is the city scene I started working on.
Susan’s technique uses a very freeing approach to piecing. One of the first things she said is, “There are no mistakes.” That’s just the type of sewing I like!
I still have a lot to do. I’ve got the windows to finish. I may add some stars and a moon. And what’s a city without people?!?
I had a lot of fun getting this little piece started. I’m hoping for a good chunk of sewing time this weekend to work on building my city.
What are you sewing this weekend?
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Don't you love improv sewing? Sometimes you just need to cut loose…
Speaking of which, I'm so happy for you to have a day off from the kids. I'm completely jealous right now, but in a good sort of way. 🙂
I love improv sewing and love your buildings. I just took a week long class from Mary Lou Weidman who teaches you to be free in your sewing. I love being free!
Her quilts look so cool!
Great that you took a day for yourself to chill out and do some improv sewing. Looks like your scene is coming along =D
Wow! That's really cool! I've never done improv sewing! I'm glad you had the opportunity to attend the class!! I'm working on a denim quilt using my 2 son's jeans that I've been saving for a while.
Oh my gosh! That's the quilt class I was talking about in my last post. Are you in NC? Have we "talked" about this already? http://www.paperstarfish.prettyposies.com
I'm glad you had a day off, its good for the soul. Love your little city, it looks like a fun place to live.
Looks like a fun way to spend a day off, looking forward to seeing this grow :o)
oh what fun!! Good for you – looking forward to continuing to see your city take shape…
That sounds so fun. I guess I will looking into where I can do that here in Atlanta. Enjoy your day off. I'm sitting in Barnes&Nobles now for my day off.
Hooray for days off! Love the colors. Can't wait to see the finished quilt!
Oh Wow!! That is awesome. I have never taken a sewing/quilting class. But sure would love to find a class like that in my area.
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