Category Archives: Mod Mood Quilt

Mod Mood Quilt Performed

Welcome to Improv Mondays, a weekly series exploring improvisation in quilt making. Last week I introduced the concept of improv quilting from a score, and the Mod Mood Quilt Along that I posted last summer is a score. So this … Continue reading

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Mod-Mood Quilt FAQ ~ 5 Tips to Piecing Gentler Curves

There are several people who have taken the Mod-Mood Quilt challenge and have hopefully, happily discovered that it really is a challenge. Through a series of FAQ updates I want to highlight a few of the blog posts out there … Continue reading

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Modern Mood Quilt, Summer 2010

My finished Modern Mood Quilt, was made from hand-dyed fabrics, color, quilt pattern improvised based on emotional states. Follow the tutorial to make your own. Continue reading

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Mod-Mood Quilt 9 ~ Get Your Binding On

Step 9 is the final tutorial in the Modern Mood Quilt craft-along. Quilt-along with me and learn how to make an invisible binding. Continue reading

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Mod-Mood Quilt 8 ~ Get Your Stitch On

Step 8 of the Modern Mood Quilt craft-along. Quilt-along with me and learn how to mark your quilting pattern, template free, and how to hand-quilt with ease and flare. Continue reading

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Mod-Mood Quilt 7 ~ Get Your Bias On

In step 7 of the Mod-Mood Quilt craft-along, quilt-along with me and learn how to use bias-cut strips to machine piece the curvy corners of your moody modern quilt. Continue reading

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Mod-Mood Quilt Challenge ~ You Can Do It

I’m delighted to receive so many new visitors to my site from True Up, Craftzine and others. If you are entertaining the idea of crafting your own Mod-Mood Quilt, I’m here to encourage and support you. Your mod-mood quilt will … Continue reading

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Mod-Mood Quilt 6 ~ Get Your Curve On

In step 6 of the Modern Mood Quilt craft-along, quilt-along with me and learn how to machine and hand piece curves without a template. Continue reading

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Mod Mood Quilt Giveaway Winner

I enjoyed picking out a beautiful range of oranges for Debby Chester of NY, the winner of the giveaway. The 40th commenter out of 97, it seems that Debby was destined to win. Of all the entries she was the … Continue reading

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Mod-Mood Quilt 5 ~ Get Your Puzzle On

My love for puzzles has served me well as a quilt maker. Step 5: Get Your Puzzle On A. In step 4 you created either rectangular or curved sections from wedged shaped strips according to your moods. At some point … Continue reading

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