Improv and Scrappy Modern Quilt Story

Improv and Scrappy Modern Quilt

Today I’ll show you how I got started with this quilt and how I put it all together.

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This isn’t a pattern so much as a guide on how to make your own unique scrap quilt.

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Supplies Used:

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‘Designing’ my Quilt Top

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On top of the low-volume fabric I just randomly placed some of the Ruby star scraps from my scrap bag.

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Piecing the Improv ‘Blocks’

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The aim at this point is to build and build into larger sections that can be joined to eventually make the quilt top.

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Swipe Up To Learn More!

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