Easy Improv Quilt Block Tutorial

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The "mod corsage" quilt block blog post that I mentioned in the video ;)
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This is a quilt block using some improv skills to create a block using scraps of fabric and wonky angles. There are no rules, just grab and sew, making this a liberating sewing experience.
The rulers I mentioned in the video
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If you made it this far write "wonky" in the comments! hehe ;)

[@t1dgal256]

Miss your lessons! You helped me make my first pillowcase and I'm still so grateful!

[@ellenv8612]

Miss your shining light Melanie, thank you for your wonderful teachings!

[@jillypoppy3995]

I'm an "old" new quilter, but have been buying bits of fabrics for years. This improv piecing looks so fun. Been watching you lots over the last few weeks & really enjoy your videos, learning so much! You are a delight to watch...so lovely!

[@cinmor7843]

I'm an old new quilter (again) myself. Used to make quilts decades ago but gave it up as I didn't enjoy the precision cuts, etc - much too fussy for me. Last year I started quilting again minus the fussiness so I guess all my quilts are scrape & improv quilts.

[@cinmor7843]

**scrap

[@theotherme3543]

You were such an inspiration. Love.

[@debbrafetty5561]

Melanie you are the first quilting instructor that I have been impressed with. Thank you. I have avoided venturing onto other patterns because I'm afraid they will not be good enough. You gave me some confidence watching some of your videos tonight. Deb

[@karenb4493]

Love your tutorial. I had started a quilt using rectangles from scrap fabric but didn't know I was improve quilting until I visited my local sewing store, SewDayton, and Jessie told me I was improv quilting. Your tutorial came up when I googled it. I will add irregular shapes now! Thanks for the fun idea!

[@carolynmedrano1716]

Great idea. Waiting to pick someone up at the hospital. Enjoyed watching this video while I waited.

[@carolroeder9032]

OMW I love the Wonky or Crazy Quilts! I am made a few in the past and I just think they really reflect my personality. Thank you Melanie for showing us this one!

[@marionbartley214]

I love the flower pot square. Gave me ideas for a quilt to make with my scraps. Thank You

[@LINDAKAYH1]

I really have not pieced like this BUT I do save all my scraps! This is such a great way to use these scraps and get creative! Thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to get started!

[@pampelly267]

Very helpful, beautiful blocks! You inspired me--thank you!

[@Emilywinsagain1234]

Oh, how I love this technique! it looks so fun to make, and watch it unfold creatively. I'll have to try this soon!

[@aktrapper6126]

I love this video! This is my favorite way to piece. I love to grab my orphan blocks and scraps and just play away! I pieced a twin size top and had to quit as it was getting too big. But more scraps became more improv blocks...so much fun!!! I loved your ideas for new ways to be thematic and creative. Cheers!

[@jolenekammermeier3859]

What a fun video! I love the blocks you shared at the end. I'm sort of OCD and have trouble 'free wheeling', so I love the idea of at least having a common center piece and then working all sorts of magic around the edges. Love your videos! You're so straight forward and concise - everything's always really easy to understand.

[@MelanieHam]

Jolene Kammermeier Thanks so much!

[@georgiapayne1876]

Have never improved pieced before. This video was very helpful. Not all my scraps have straight edges so this should be interesting!

[@asdonamur4475]

this method makes me happy - it colour / prints therapy

[@debrayeska9804]

I love your facial expressions! You make this look so fun! I really need to start making one of these everyday! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ClaudiaMMcK]

I love how fun and easy these blocks are! Thanks for sharing!

[@MelanieHam]

***** Thanks for stopping by!

[@priscillameyer1292]

I love this. Great idea and would be so much fun.

[@shellylynn7175]

Can't wait to try out your "wonky" scrappin' tips!

[@swhjlh412]

This reminds me of a crazy quilt. They're one of my favorite types of quilts. This was fun and as always you give great instructions. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@xofeliciapaige]

I love this! I have never quilted but this seems so fun and free! I have a hard time with measurements and patterns because I'm not a perfectionist by any means 😂 I love sewing though so this is perfect for me! Thanks for the video :)

[@barbaraf271]

I like your idea on this. I am about to sort out my fabrics so will keep this in mind when sorting and will give it a go. Great way to use uo scraps.

[@jacquipayne7346]

Loved it! Perfect for beginners like me!

[@monicabermea7652]

Yes I have done but yours looks much neater!! Thanks for sharing !

[@kibibismith4939]

Beautiful!! Thanks!

[@faithlovato3402]

loved that! so inspiring! thank you gonna try that this weekend!

[@WithAnchovies]

Love your videos and projects. 👍

[@susan-sn7jg]

Love all your work!!

[@AskDokWhy]

Thank you Mel for sharing!

[@meaghanparent8740]

Super helpful video!! Thanks Melanie:)

[@sheadorris]

So cute!

[@allergiesrusdb]

Great video! My scrap bins are full, this would be a perfect way to empty them! Thanks!

[@MelanieHam]

woohoo for making room in the scrap bins!

[@kathyhoward7012]

I did something like this and it was called Wonky Log Cabin. The last row around was a dark solid that was trimmed up at an angle to 12.5 after sewingl

[@smiffysmrs]

Thanks for this video, I might just have a go at this one day. I just need to actually get some scraps made first lol

[@pink03princesa89]

Wonky! I just learned to crochet this year (with your help)...maybe quilting is next!

[@carmengracia4644]

Genial!! Gracias por compartirlo😊

[@valerie_maddox]

I just found your videos last week, and I really enjoy them! I'm dying to know how you just take your fabric away from your machine with no clipping or threads! Is it a feature of your machine? That is so neat!

[@MelanieHam]

haha! yep there is a little scissors button on my Juki that cuts the threads for me, I just have to step on the back part of the foot pedal or push the button ;)

[@celestepereyra6969]

Everything realy nice going to try it: )

[@susane8925]

great video. Thanks

[@Relaxforfun]

Great sharing!

[@donnacamp5663]

love this ty

[@patriciawaring]

Awesome!

[@tracystrobel1065]

Love your tutorials Melanie... Where can i find out when your next "Live" appearance on Facebook will be?

[@deliber8cre8tor]

This looks so fun !!! Thanks for your tutorials..... I feel really inspired to quilt now :) I was wondering if you could also tell us the colour of your nail polish while you are sewing the pieces together and the brand and pattern of the beautiful ring finger accent nail...... Thanks so much !!!

[@MelanieHam]

deliber8cre8tor Hi there! The nail polish is a pale pink from my at home gel nail kit and the accent finger is a jamberry nail wrap sample someone sent me ;)

[@666k9s]

Is there a follow up on how to join the blocks together to make a complete quilt? I'd love to try this!

[@MelanieHam]

+Jayne Just you can just join them together or put sashing strips between, depends on size you want and if you want each block to stand out more on its own then separate with strips of fabric.

[@squirrelbuddi]

What if you don't want to do strips but just follow the natural lines of your scraps? As my scraps get smaller and smaller they're harder to use in things and I want to waste the least amount of fabric. Can you do a sort of puzzle piece style where you square the block at the end?

[@sandiadger8354]

Fabulous concept. Yes, I have for years used a pattern called Mile-A-Minute by Carol A. Coski. I love scrappy quilts and free sewing. Thank you I will try your way.

[@teresafinnerty207]

Good morning Melanie, you mentioned what brand of thread, but what weight do you use? What weight do you usually use for free motion quilting. Thank you for your video's I truly enjoy them. They are either my evening routine or morning coffee video's.

[@MelanieHam]

Hi Teresa! I usually use 50 wt but sometimes 40 ;)

[@janetteaguirre-terry2986]

Love my Juki but it's too big to take to a class so I will probably go out and buy a basic smaller sewing machine. Have any recommendations? Thanks for sharing the wonky block idea. I need to learn how to audition fabrics. Any and all ideas and suggestions are much needed and welcomed. Thanks!

[@aktrapper6126]

janette terry this is a perfect way to play with patterns and color combinations. Whatever is pleasing to your eye. I put together combinations that really surprised me. If my blocks didn't have enough in common, I sashed them with a coordinating neutral. Happy piecing to you.

[@sohhuicheok4843]

do we create blocks or can we keep piecing together randomly? I am looking to create a bed quilt ..

[@kailaadri]

What machine are you using. Also I'm a big fan and I was wondering what projects are best for beginners like me? Thanks!

[@MelanieHam]

Kaila Guidry I have a Juki TL 2010q ;) Are you a beginner quilter or sewer or both?

[@MelanieHam]

Kaila Guidry I have a Juki TL 2010q ;) Are you a beginner quilter or sewer or both?

[@kailaadri]

I'm a beginning sewer but I would like to start quilting soon. :)

[@sohhuicheok4843]

hi there.the video went too quickly. how do you align the 90 degree angle for the piece that you made a slanted line with?

[@pamelamcintosh236]

Miss you beautiful soul heavenly hugs

[@kaybutcher5719]

Wonky!☺️

[@dlr9637]

I am only learning how to do quilting you need to show how you put it together, top and back.

[@angelacepunkt3417]

wonky ☺

[@gloriabonham5661]

wonky 😃

[@chipmunklover517]

Wonky :)

[@MelanieHam]

North Woods Lover haha, yay!

[@savannahsands8615]

Wonky! Haha

[@Y0ga77]

Wonky

[@MelanieHam]

Y0ga77 haha, yay!

[@celestepereyra6969]

Everything realy nice going to try it: )

[@angelacepunkt3417]

wonky ☺

[@meaghanparent8740]

Wonky:)

[@MelanieHam]

Meaghan Parent hehe ;)