Monday, April 28, 2014

"FLYING" BY THE SEAT OF MY PANTS

Last year I came across this quilt that Emily had made. I had been piecing feather blocks for a couple of block exchanges so this really caught my eye.  Another block in there is the Arrow block that I thought was very cool. I saved the picture and tucked it away for future reference.

The other day, I decided to try piecing an Arrow block by just winging it. This was my inspiration fabric. My favourite combination of colour all on one piece  : )


My first attempt ended up in the garbage!

After that I sort of got the hang of it.



tail feathers, and the arrow


and the arrow head


The next one went much faster


.......and then there were three  : )


I really really like them. They turned out not too bad considering I did a sort of improv style.

Also, I took lots of pictures of the piecing so I'm thinking of writing up a tutorial?


Have a great week
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27 comments:

  1. EllynApril 28, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    these are fabulous! I would love a tutorial...

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  2. Lucy | Charm About YouApril 28, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    They are gorgeous and I love the quilt Emily made too!

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  3. PamApril 28, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    straight to my heart xo

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  4. Diane WarburtonApril 28, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Which fabric are those text ones you've used here, please?

    The arrows look great by the way :-)

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  5. Needled MomApril 28, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    That is fabulous!

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  6. FranApril 28, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    So clever! They are amazing.

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  7. Anne / Springleaf StudiosApril 28, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Really nice. Makes me think of my son and Boy Scouts back in the day.

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  8. SusanApril 28, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    You already know that I'd love a tutorial! I have the perfect project for these- they are wonderful!

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  9. NancyApril 28, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    I love your arrows, Carla, and I think a tutorial would be fabulous!

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  10. GinaApril 28, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    I have been planning a feather and arrow quilt for a couple of months. That fabric is my favorite colors too and I would LOVE a tute!!!

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  11. KimApril 28, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Stitching by the seat of your pants certainly agrees with you, Carla!! Love these 'arrows'!! Colours and fabrics are perfect!! You go girl!!

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  12. W-S WanderingsApril 28, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    Wow - very, very cool! Your "winging it" sure is impressive. The colours and graphics are fabulous.

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  13. LynneApril 28, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    Way to go Carla - they turned out great! I like the use of the low volume neutral fabrics behind the bright arrow colors.

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  14. Heather @ Winding BobbinsApril 28, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    Very nice, and good for you figuring it out yourself!

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  15. Dawn HughesApril 28, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    Very nice Carla, love the fabrics, and you are amazing at winging it...bravo

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  16. einfach buntApril 28, 2014 at 11:04 PM

    Beautiful!

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  17. cockney blondeApril 29, 2014 at 12:50 AM

    Love these. Unusual but very effective. Doesn't look like you've winged it at all, x

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  18. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsApril 29, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    Fantastic arrows Carla!

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  19. CarlaApril 29, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    So fun! Yes to the tute!!

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  20. Carrie P.April 29, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    cool! yes do a tutorial.

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  21. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingApril 29, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    What cute arrows. Good job, just winging it.

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  22. mleApril 29, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Those are fabulous! I'm pretty sure my first arrow ended up in the garbage as well, that's why there's only one in the final quilt LOL!

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  23. Live a Colorful LifeApril 30, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    Yes, tutorial please! I really love your inspiration quilt.

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  24. Gramma QuilterApril 30, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    great blocks! fun to make eh!

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  25. JulieMay 3, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    that feather fabric is beautiful, and I love your arrows!

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  26. nettieMay 8, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    Love these! I made some arrows recently, but never came up with a good method so I abandoned it. Maybe I'll try again.

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  27. StaciJanuary 9, 2016 at 8:23 AM

    I ive the fabrics you used. Could you please share the main ones in which you used? Thank you! Beautiful quilt.

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