I recently watched a video by Nicole Neblett @ Mama Love Quilts on big freezer paper quilt making. First, you draw a design. I decided on 20 inches -- I didn't want to go too big for my first attempt.
Then you transfer and enlarge the design onto freezer paper, cutting out each of the sections.
Iron the freezer paper onto your fabric and sew them together. Similar to paper piecing, but you don't sew through the freezer paper -- you add a quarter-inch seam allowance when you cut out the fabric pieces.
You have to remember that the design will be reversed. I had a bit of trouble lining up my pieces, so I had a few uneven edges.
I enjoyed this new technique, and I'll definitely try it again. I quilted with my walking foot in a variety of thread colours: red, blue, and white.
I used the following Kona colours: Blueprint, Lipstick, Stratospher, Ruby, Pimento, Royal, Flame, and Bleached White. I used Lipstick for the binding.
This turned out great! I love trying new things, and I haven't tried this technique! Putting it in my file to try!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun method; I keep thinking that I would like to give it a try as well. I really like how your quilting emphasizes the design you created.
ReplyDeleteLooks good. I never thought about using freezer paper to piece like that.
ReplyDeleteThis really came out neat, I'll have to try this technique, too!
ReplyDeleteOh this is just the coolest! I love how you quilted it too! Gotta try this one of these days...thank you for the link.
ReplyDeleteI really like the results of this experiment!
ReplyDeleteLook at you playing with freezer paper, this turned out great!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have freezer paper here in the UK. Once in NYC, I sent my husband out to look for it. He brought me back two rolls, which I have nurtured ever since. I really should use it! I love your quilt by the way
ReplyDeleteWow Anja! This looks like a fun design process and the resulting quilt is awesome.
ReplyDeleteExtra chic, extra fabulous, extraordinary!!!
ReplyDeleteVery striking! The quilting is the right finish
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool!! Did you enjoy it more than paper piecing? I have a very love hate relationship with PPing so anything that would make it easier I'm game for :)
ReplyDeleteWow, lovely. This would be a great Quilts of Valor Quilt. Thank you for the tutorial.
ReplyDeletewhat a cool technique! I'm digging this piece :)
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