This one was also made from a pattern in Stitch by Malka. It is really just improv piecing. If you've ever wanted to try improv, but aren't quite comfortable about diving in on your own, use this pattern. It takes you step by step in the piecing process.
I was more free with reaching in the bag and pulling out a strip this time. It think I'm getting more into the true improv spirit. I had two bags: one for cool colors (mine were green and aqua) and one for warm (orange). I did want to add a little black and white as well, so I threw some of those in my warm bag. This pattern starts with a cool center then rotates around the center with two cool, two warm. You keep going until you have about a 7 1/2 inch block then square it up. There are nine 7 1/2 inch blocks altogether. Since I have done improv before, it was a breeze. Now let me tell you just because it was a breeze doesn't mean it didn't take time. Sewing all those little pieces together does take time, but it's really fun. Each block comes out as a surprise at the end. This is exactly the look I was going for - fresh and fun. Time for free motion!
*** Take a look at the variations on this pillow at Wise Craft!





