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Improv Quilting Basics

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Improvisational quilting invites you to experiment with unexpected textures, designs, and colors. Learn about this playful quilting technique and sew along with Cheryl Arkison as she creates a completely improvised quilt top in Improv Quilting Basics

From fabric selection and prep, to sewing and puzzling blocks together, to making a quilt top, Cheryl will demystify the improv process. Cheryl will help alleviate any fear you have of this technique and bring a new level of fun to your quilting. 

You’ll learn how to:

  • Select, prep, and cut fabric
  • Plan using a design wall
  • Assemble pieces together

Cheryl will show you how to troubleshoot common obstacles and you’ll learn how to turn the fun of improvising into beautiful, quilts.

Syllabus

  • Improv Quilting: Facing the Unknown
  • Free Preview: Prep & Choose Your Fabric
  • Sewing: Set Up & Basics
  • Stop & Look at Your Design
  • Squaring Off a Block
  • Design Wall Play: Quilt Layout
  • Puzzle Play

Taught by

Cheryl Arkison

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