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As you no doubt saw in Episode 908, Dianne S. Hire is all about having fun with fabric and color when designing a quilt. And her book Quilters Playtime is no exception. In fact she says "the purpose of Playtime is to free your creativity via liberating games at the sewing machine and on your design wall." But, there are a few basic topics she suggests to keep in mind before beginning to play.
- Get your bobbins in order-Fill three to four bobbins with a neutral piecing thread: gray, beige, taupe, or something that blends into your fabrics. It's also a good idea to have an array of colorful bobbins for switching to applique, or any other task in which the slightest bobbin thread might show through to the surface.
- Gather your game fabrics-This is the time to use fabrics that excite you. If you use just any old fabric to learn these playful methods, you will look at the finished piece as if it were just any old piece. Bold fabrics work great, but so can geometrics, especially for finishing touches. Look for bright, intense, vibrant fabrics without grayed or dulled colors. Think large, bold prints and gutsy geometrics.
- Don't forget your scrap fabrics-Gather scraps from your recent projects and gather them together in a large basket or in a pile on the floor. Scrap baskets often offer the most striking combinations, with surprising results, as tidbits of fabric land serendipitously next to each other.
- Make a mock-up- Be sure to create a mock-up before you sew. To create a good proportion, always cut, fold, or scrunch the unblocks to your envisioned size and shape and place them on a background fabric that is also cut to your desired finished size.
- Don't think too much-Allow your hands to be your guides, and remember, this is all about having fun!
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