Strip Piecing

I've been working on a quilt for a publication.  Writing patterns requires a lot of precision and some math, so for a change of pace I turned to my bin of scrap strips.  A little mindless strip piecing and I had a pile of strip sets.  Some multicolored.

Some monochromatic.

I brainstormed and had 11 different uses for these strips sets, and those were only the ones I particularly liked!  To start with, I created a stack of x string blocks using this tutorial.  I was able to use a charm pack of various gray fabrics I've been wondering what to do with. I like the effect created by the different grays.

These blocks finish at 6 inches, so I'll need to make a bunch more to even reach baby quilt size.

My new triangle ruler made quick work of some gray and blue strip sets.  It's a little busy though, right?

I added a stack of solids to the mix.  Can't wait to get this pieced together.

Quilts on the Quad

We had a gorgeous day for the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild's first quilt show.  The organizers did a fantastic job, and the show was full of stunning quilts.  Here are just a few.

I have to show some closeups so you can appreciate the quilting, in particular. This is a quilt by Carla of Lolly Quiltz, quilted by Angela Walters.  Amazing!

 Mary Anne's quilting on her Kona challenge quilt adds so much.

 And wait until Shea does a full reveal on this one on her blog soon.  I adore the quilting!

Sheryl's quilting is always staggering.  This quilt was draped over a water feature. 

I've said it before - best guild ever.

Winner and a Show

The winner of the Paper Pieces templates is #15, Hannah!  I'll send you an email.  Thanks to everyone for their comments.  I will say, as someone who has printed and cut out paper templates before, the ones you can buy are obviously easier (no cutting out) and made from thicker paper. You can use them several times.  Totally worth it for me.

The show is the first quilt show by the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild.  If you are in the area, we hope you'll stop by UMKC's quad this coming Saturday, October 1st.  There are going to be tons of great quilts to see, and we're hoping our lovely fall weather continues.  Hope to see you there!