Hoop Quilts Pattern now available. (PDF Download or the Printed Pattern)
Amy Friend, of During Quiet Time (and one of nicest people you'll ever meet), has released her first fabric line with Benartex called Improv. I was honored and excited when she asked me to be a part of the blog hop to celebrate her collection. And you know it's all HOOPS up in here, so of course, I brought some hoopy goodness with the Improv collection.
Improv's palette shows such calm and gentleness with great modern prints. It's a contrast from so many modern fabrics that scream at you with intensity. Amy's prints beckon you to play with the soft palette that reads as solid from afar. I always love tone-on-tone or tone-and-white prints, so these fit perfectly with my quilt personality and stash.
The organic feel of the Improv collection led me to think of nature. I decided to shape the HSTs in the HOOP QUILT in the shape of an octagon. The earth. An orb. I rather like how it came out. The four distinct colors with in the orb remind me of the four elements: earth, air, fire and water.
And to top off that theme, I used one of these labels I've had in my stash for years to emphasize the renewal of nature. (It's from the Sweetwater Label Club - slightly changed now from what it was back in the day.) In addition to sewing and quilting, Amy is a talented gardener and she often showcases her lovely flowers and garden on her IG feed. I thought this sentiment on the label perfectly captured the feel of Amy's art and Improv.
Follow along with the Improv Blog Hop:
Tuesday: Stephanie @Spontaneous Threads
Wednesday: Sharon @Color Girl Quilts
Thursday: Charise @Charise Creates
Friday: Nicole @Wild Boho
Saturday: AnneMarie @Gen X Quilters
There is a giveaway of a bundle of Improv FQs at the Benartex blog Sew In Love.
I found this beautiful park, perfect for picture taking. I didn't realize until I walked up, it is a restored cemetery. No wonder it's so calm and picturesque. And a little creepy?
