Low Volume Primer

June 28, 2017June 27, 20173 Comments

I have learned that when modern quilters say “low volume” they mean a very subtle white or cream print.

When I started making blocks for do good stitches, I thought low volume meant low contrast white, gray or cream in relation to the bolder fabrics.

After making a not-so-low-volume block, I was instructed that my low volume wasn’t low volume.

THIS IS NOT LOW VOLUME:

It was considered too dark and busy.

This month we are making cross blocks with “low volume” and black. I’ve figured it out.

Allison of Allison Sews Blog is this month’s leader and has a tutorial.

Some examples of “low volume” for the modern quilter:

You’re Invited to the Pink Flamingo Retreat

June 10, 2017June 9, 20172 Comments

The Central Virginia Modern Quilt Guild is hosting its first sewing retreat: The Pink Flamingo Retreat, August 3-6, 2017, at the DoubleTree at Hilton, 1021 Koger Blvd., Richmond, VA 23235.

For all the details, click here.

The deadline to register is June 15, 2017.

I hope you’ll join me and all my modern quilting buddies for several days of sewing, games and fun!

—Wanda

Precision Piecing 45-degree angles

May 14, 2017Leave a comment

For almost two years, I’ve been making blocks for do.good.stitches group. Ours is the Emerge group. This month’s block is called “Magic Eight Ball”. The tutorial is from Blossom Hearts Quilts. Amanda Todd is this month’s leader and she chose this block for us to make.

The block has multiple 45-degree pieces. To align the straight blocks with the “eight ball” block, you need to mark first. That means marking 1/4 inch from the edge of the “eight ball” and 1/4 inch from the white/teal block.