Improv, Color and Curves Kim Smith Soper/Leland Ave Studios This week I finished up a fun little project that involved some of my favorite things: lots of color, lots of improv, and a technique I’m still working on, curves. There’s not much to say about this one, except that it was so much fun to make! The end result is imperfect — there are a few puckers at the seams, but overall I really like the end result. Improv, Color and Curves Kim Smith Soper/Leland Ave Studios I tried a new method of quilting on this one, too: NO GUIDES! I didn’t even start with a single line to guide my walking foot. I just went for it. And let me tell you, it was HARD. I am a straight-line quilter through and through, and to let the foot wander made me twitch. But in the end, I really think the quilting complements the style of this little mini in just the right ways, imperfections and all. Improv, Color and Curves Kim Smith Soper/Leland Ave Studios The finished size is 27″ x 29″ which is just right for adding some color to my walls for summer! Improv, Color and Curves Kim Smith Soper/Leland Ave Studios What new things are you working on lately? Have you pushed your comfort zone with some new techniques or color combos? I’d love to hear! SaveSave SaveSave