Learn how to do freeform curve improv piecing in this fun wall hanging project, featuring the seaside with sunset sky theme.

Finished wall hanging measurements : approx. 21" x 30" (53 x 76cm).

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I can never get enough of the improv quilting. It is the kind of project that I do when I'm experiencing creative block. I simply love the liberating, no hard rules, no precise measurements to follow along, and the one of a kind result of each piece, that always brings a smile on my face.

There are different kinds of improv piecing, which can be incorporated to many different projects, but what I'm going to show you today is the freeform curves. This method is similar to the modern wall hanging quilt project that I shared a couple of years ago; in that video I used some jelly roll strips, and arbitrary piece each strip without much of a planning.

This time, we're going to stick to a theme which is the seaside or beach landscape. The choice of color shades is rather intentional, compare to the former, yet it is also so much fun.

FABRIC
Solid fabric in various shades color to create the sunset and the water effect, about 1/8-1/4 yard each, or yo may also use fat eight.
I ended up using 5 shades of color for the sky (upper section), and 8 shades of color for the water+sand (lower section).
You may use less or more color shades depending on the look that you want to achieve.
Beside solids, batik fabric will also work beautifully for this project.

1/6 yard of border fabric.
1/4 yard of binding fabric
23" x 32" Batting
25" x 34" Backing fabric

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Check out my other projects featuring improv piecing in this playlist.
Please enjoy, and happy sewing.

Make this charming quilt using a set of layer cake (pre cut 10" square fabrics). The Island Path quilt is such a lovely, pretty large in size, yet relatively simple to create.

Finished quilt measurements : 66 1/2" x 81 1/2" (179 x 207 cm)
Block measurements : 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" (29.2cm x 29.2cm)

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What you need to make this quilt

Layer Cake 
1 full set of layer cake or 42 pieces of 10" squares. I use batik layer cake fabrics, but you can use any theme/colors that you desire.
2 1/3 yard of background fabric
I use Kona fabric in off-white color.
5/8 yard border fabric
I opt for narrow border for this quilt (2 1/2" wide), feel free to make wider border (adjust the measurements and the amount of fabric needed accordingly). 
72" x 83" batting
Choose any batting that you like. I personally prefer 100% cotton batting, which is light and easy to work with.
4 1/2 yard backing fabric
5/8 yard binding fabric
Machine quilting thread (if opt machine quilting) 
Basic sewing /quilting notions

What can I use instead of layer cake?
You may cut individual pieces of each fabric panel according to the listed measurements. Fat quarters, yardage, even fabric scraps will work (the amount of fabric that you need may vary depending on how many variation of each fabric that you use).

What fabric line did you use for this project?
I mixed different lines of batik fabric for this project, most of the pieces are from the layer cake, and some I cut individually from yardage. I would say that most of them are Indonesian Batik. 

Please watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel, and happy sewing.

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The brick-work quilt is my another take on the beloved Jelly Roll strips. If you are looking for a fun, yet simple pattern to utilize these lovely fabric strips, this pattern may be just for you.

Finished Quilt Measurement : 55 1/2" x 63 1/2" (141 x 161 cm)
Block measurements : 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" (21.5 x 21.5 cm)

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What you need to make this quilt

42x Jelly roll strips - 2 1/2” x 44“ (6.4 x 111 cm) strips
1x full bundle of jelly roll strips should suffice for this project, however each manufacturer
may vary in the amount of strips given in a package, (somewhere between 38-45 strips).
If yours is less than 42 pcs, cut few extra strips in neutral colors to get the required amount.
2/3 yard border fabric
I use Kona fabric in off-white color to pull this quilt together
58” x 66”(147 x 168 cm) batting
use batting of your choice, I always prefer cotton batting since it's breathable and easy to work with
3 1/2 yard backing fabric   
1/2 yard binding fabric
Note: yardage requirements are estimated, based on standard 44” wide cotton quilting fabric.

Machine quilting thread (if opt machine quilting) 
Basic sewing /quilting notions

What fabric did I use to make this quilt?
I did mix and match several fabric lines, gathering leftover and half opened jelly roll strips that have been accumulating in my stash. Although I would guess about 60% of the fabrics are from French General by Moda Fabrics.

Please watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel, and happy quilting.

The Double square in a square quilt project is a fresh, modern style quilt, inspired from the Modern square in a square quilt that I shared a while back. This time though, the pattern called for 7x half-yardage, instead of the pre-cut layer cake.

Finished quilt measurements : Approximately 57 1/2" x 66" (throw size).

Finished block : 9" x 9"

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Hope you enjoy this quilt tutorial. Happy Sewing.
Yoan

The surprise me quilt wall hanging is an express and quite exciting charm pack project. There is no particular layout for the half square triangles blocks, hence each quilt would be unique and one of a kind.

Finished quilt measurements : Approx. 17 1/2" x 38 1/2" (44 x 96.8 cm)

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Please enjoy, and happy quilting.
​Yoan

I'm so pleased to share another exciting scrap busting quilt project with you today. The spring casserole quilt is a rail fence style quilt that is relatively simple, yet very delightful and satisfying to make.
With this quilt, I mixed and matched lots of scraps, some are my favorites, some aren't; some are from high quality premium quilting fabrics, some are budget fabrics from chain stores; yet they all come together wonderfully.

Finished quilt measurements : Approx. 62.5" x 70.5" (158.7 x 179 cm) 

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I hope you enjoy this quilt project. Happy sewing.
​Yoan.

Here's a new modern layer cake quilt pattern that I am so excited to share with you.
This quilt is super fun and relatively easy to make, and will make an express quilt top.

​The finished measurements of this quilt are approx.  55 1/2" x 64", and for this quilt you will need a full set of layer cake.

For this quilt, I used the ​​Carnaby Street by Maywood Studio layer cake set, that I purchased from an Etsy shop.

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Watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.

Happy Quilting!
​Yoan

Binding a quilt is the last step in quilt making, and to me, it's the most fun part, because I am one step closer in getting a new quilt. 

As many of you reached out and asked me questions related to quilt binding, I decided to make a full tutorial on how to bind a quilt, from determining how many strips you need, cutting and joining the strips. attaching the binding, joining the binding ends, and finishing the binding.

You may watch the tutorial on how to bind a quilt on my Youtube channel by clicking the button below.

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This quilt is a variation of the Crazy Scrap Quilt 1 project that I shared about a year ago, in this project we will do the same scrappy block piecing method, with additional half square triangle tweak. 

Finished Quilt measurements : 74 1/2" x 74 1/2"
Block Measurements : 12" x 12"
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This is a wonderful project to use up your fabric scraps, that will yield to a generous size quilt with fresh and modern look.

I hope you enjoy this quilting project.
​Happy Sewing!!

The Square in a Square pillow and table runner/wall hanging is an amazing pair that will brighten up your room.  This is a great project to use up some of your favorite charm pack stash, pretty simple yet of course, so much fun to make.

In creating the blocks, I used the same principle as the Modern Layer Cake Square in a Square quilt tutorial that I shared last winter, which has gotten many positive feedback, however with this  project we will use charm pack or the 5" square pre cut fabric.

You may download the pattern and watch the video tutorial by clicking the buttons below.

For the pillow, you will need an 18" x 18" pillow form, and the cover comes with a zipper closure, for easier care.

The measurements of the Table Runner is approximately 15" x 30" and will also look great as a wall hanging.

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Hope you enjoy this project. Happy Sewing!