Random versus Improv in Kawandi Style Quilting

Just a little rant about color composition and fabric choices in my quilts.
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[@TheVelvetKitten]

I'm just stunned by how beautiful this piece is. It is stunning! I love the "better to have 2000 different scraps." concept. Amazing!

[@susankarikas2988]

Your channel popped up in my YT feed and I’m so glad it did! I’ve watched it three times in a row. Lol

[@saundraweed9738]

So beautiful and artistic. What a great easy to understand explanation.

[@JenStrauser]

Thanks so much 😊

[@monkeymary3497]

I definitely don't see random in your quilts. They're beautiful. And very inspirational.

[@lindanonnenmann1112]

Color flow is a good term to describe your kawandi. I would like to get a look at the purple/blue section. From the corner of the camera's view it is just as beautiful as the red/orange section. Love the stitching. ❤

[@JenStrauser]

Thanks! There are more videos here, and I have a blog post showing the whole piece at dizzyquilter.com/2024/08/15/sunset-kawandi-round-two/

[@Maggita2015]

I love your color choice!! Beautiful 🦋💜💖

[@maureenlangerfeld8489]

Beautiful colorwash❤!

[@JenStrauser]

@@maureenlangerfeld8489 Thank you!

[@charliepinto9657]

I love your thought process. Thank you. I really want to make a kawandi wall hanging

[@JenStrauser]

Go for it!

[@debravahl4693]

Your quilt is gorgeous! Doesn't look random at all.

[@JenStrauser]

Thank you!

[@sandramyer7081]

Yours are Great!!love those colors-wow!❤😅

[@JenStrauser]

Thank you so much!

[@susanmei9980]

It’s beautiful!!! 🌷

[@JenStrauser]

Thank you! 😊

[@matheldas]

looks wonderful

[@JenStrauser]

Thank you!

[@jayneelinor]

This is stunning, I am going to see if you have shown the entire piece!

[@tajkhan8613]

Beautiful ❤

[@JenStrauser]

Thank you! 😊

[@jillpontiere1814]

And your quilt is lovely

[@cidaswistalski8773]

Maravilhoso seu trabalho.

[@Priyanka-tq5cq]

Thank a lot for mention indian culture.
. This pattern's indian name is " Vakal" ( in marathi language)

[@lesliet.2583]

Love love love your color choices. What do you use for batting?

[@JenStrauser]

I’m using Hobbs silk blend batting.

[@MdMonirhossain-yf5jk]

I saw plenty of kawandi style blankets in my in-laws

[@jillpontiere1814]

What are your thoughts on raw edges versus folding the edges over before sewing

[@JenStrauser]

For my pieces I do the fold overs, unless I have a selvage I like to show off. I have done one piece with appliqué shapes, and I left them raw.
Honestly, it’s such a personal process, it’s more important for you to try it both ways and see how you like it.
When I test an idea I make a small piece, then wash it a few times to see what happens.

[@jillpontiere1814]

@@JenStrauser thank you

[@rebeccakahler2081]

Maybe they were talking about random sizes to your fabric pieces

[@michelleherman5298]

What is Kawandi style?

[@JenStrauser]

Kawandi are handmade quilts from India. The piece is constructed from the outside in, with quilting securing the top together, rather than piecing.

[@michelleherman5298]

@@JenStrauser thank you for getting back to me! It reminds me of my grandmother quilts. I’ll have to give it a try!