By Janome Maker: Carolina Oneto
PROJECT Diamond improv block
Create stunning quilts with this exciting new block pattern! Utilizing color gradients to craft striking points of light and darkness, this project only requires six different fabrics and simple strips. Whether you’re aiming for a charming mini quilt or an impressive large quilt, this fun and versatile project is perfect for unleashing your creativity.
Organize your fabrics by hue to enhance the gradient effect, adding depth and dimension to your quilt. I personally enjoy stitching all the fabrics together using my fantastic Janome Memory Craft 6700, which makes the process smooth and enjoyable. Dive into this colorful adventure and embellish any space in your home with your beautiful creations!
SUPPLY LIST
- Sewing machine
- 1/4” inch foot for sewing
- Quilting ruler
- Rotary cutter
- Cutting mat
- Iron & ironing board
- paper sheets, one per block, size 8 1/2” square
- 6 fabrics in a color gradiente, from dark to light
- Fabric for backing and binding, batting
- Threads for piecing and quilting
1.- Cut your fabrics into strips. You can cut them without a ruler and vary the width of the strip between 2 inches and 2 1/2 inches.
2.- Using a 1.8-stitch length, start sewing your strips on the paper. Start putting the first strip in the diagonal of the paper and another strip on top (RS together) and sew them to the paper. Press your strips toward the corner. Start with your darker color in the diagonal and start sewing the strips from dark to light toward one corner of the paper.
Repeat these steps until you finish one half of the square. Then turn your block up side down and sew strips to the other half to complete the square. While you are sewing, be sure that the strips that you are sewing cover the complete piece of paper. Rememberto follow the order from dark in the center to light in the corners.
3.- Trim your blocks leaving a 1/4 of seam allowance and remove the paper
Make as many blocks as you want following the same process and color order. Once you have your blocks, play on your design wall to create different designs, effects, and compositions. The possibilities are endless.
It is important to consider that your grid needs to consider even numbers that means: 2 x 2 , 4 x 4, 6 x 6, etc.
Enjoy your wonderful new creation!!!
