Friday, July 13, 2018

LAZY LEAVES

On Wednesday I took a Lazy Leaves workshop making a pattern taught by Joy-Lily.  Such a fun day and I learned lots.
We started out cutting strips from 1 inch up to 2.25 inches.  I was surprised at the other students and the many different fabrics they brought and how they all worked in this project.  
With my fabric choices I made a strip set that was 9 inches by 18 inches.  I then cut my strip into two 9 by 9 inch squares.  I took the two squares and laid them front sides together and cut them diagonally.  I ended up with four triangles and when you put them together you get two of these, which will become two leaves.
Here is my first leaf done.  The leaves were curved sewn into the background and each side attached with the stem down the middle. The size of the larger ones ends up being 12.5 inches square.
Once I got home I decided to try the smaller pattern that ends up being 6.5 inches.  I plan to finish off four smaller ones and the two larger ones and put them together into a table runner.  Perfect for a fall decorating scheme. 
And only one more large leaf to go to finish the top of my runner.  
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12 comments:

  1. BrookeJuly 13, 2018 at 10:24 AM

    wow!!
    love it!!

    miss you!

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  2. Vic in NHJuly 13, 2018 at 10:50 AM

    Love your autumn colors for the leaves!

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  3. Gwyned TrefethenJuly 13, 2018 at 12:59 PM

    You've done a wonderful job with the lazy leaf project, by using variety and repetition. Those blocks will make a great table runner.

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  4. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéJuly 15, 2018 at 12:12 AM

    Pretty project and great method, I love it!

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  5. PaulaB quiltsJuly 15, 2018 at 11:19 AM

    Those leaves are perfect for fall, especially with the brown background. Enjoy your table runner!

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  6. quiltingbydawnJuly 15, 2018 at 12:39 PM

    Very nice! I think those leaves will be a perfect addition to a Fall decor.

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  7. Mel BeachJuly 15, 2018 at 3:32 PM

    Super fun leaves!! Will make for a lovely Fall table runner!!

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  8. Vicki in MNJuly 16, 2018 at 10:20 AM

    I love these leaves, it will make a great table runner.

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  9. Soma @ inkTorrents.comJuly 17, 2018 at 7:39 PM

    Those leaves are so pretty and it looks like a fun project too! Love them!

    -Soma

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  10. LynnePJuly 18, 2018 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful!

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  11. dqJuly 18, 2018 at 8:04 AM

    Well, your lazy leaves are GORGEOUS! I love them so much and I love the method as much!

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  12. Susie HJuly 18, 2018 at 6:06 PM

    Wow! That must have been a fun class. Love your leaves!!!!

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