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Hi, or as we say in Cajun French, “comme sa va?” How is your improv going? Are you ready for plusses and Xs? They are here! These are two of my favorite blocks. I know, I know. TWO blocks? Well, you can choose one or you can make both. They are so similiar that I […]
Improv Block of the Month — July’s +s and Xs Read More »
Our Improv Block of the Month is getting close to the October finish line! I am finding more and more that my pink quilt will be much larger than I anticipated. Likely a queen size rather than twin/full size. Okay! Since this quilt is going to be such a large one, I decided that it’s
Halfway There: 3 Reasons to Use Sashing Read More »
Hello! Hello! I am so glad you are sticking with me through this improv block of the month! Do you realize that this month marks our halfway place? Only a few months to go and you’ll have a fun improv quilt to put together! This month we’re going to make Greek Key blocks. It’s an
Improv Block of the Month — June’s Greek Keys Read More »
The April blocks are finished, I hope. Floating dots are stretched across the design wall. But are there enough for each quilt? Hmm, maybe. The good news is that they sew up faster as you make them. Plus, I think I have figured out a more efficient way to sew them. I’ll play with that
How Many Floating Dots Do I Need? Read More »
Welcome! Welcome! It’s already May and we are into the quilt now. Sort of “the point of no return.” It means keep playing! So let’s play with half-square triangles and quarter-square triangles. These two blocks are so closely related, that I decided to include both this month. Make extra HSTs because you’ll need them for
Improv BoM ~ May’s HSTs and QSTs Read More »
Welcome back to our Improv BoM! This month we’re making dots to float across your quilt. If you arrange the quilt in rows, one row will be the dots. If you’re arranging the quilt in some other form, you can scatter individual dots or a cluster of dots throughout the top. I’ll show you two
Improv Block of the Month — April’s Floating Dots Read More »
Yes! Three new classes: Grow Your Garden, Almost in Church, and Crazy Cabins. Let me tell you more about each one. Grow Your Garden is an applique class in which students use “Steam a Seam 2” fusible web to learn about raw-edge applique using patterns I created to build flowers. As we move through the
New Classes on marymarcotte.com! Read More »
Improv Piecing Workshop beginner to advanced; domestic machine; all levels 1-3 hours, $25 per student with 15 student minimum. 4-6 hours, $35 per student with 15 student minimum. This beautiful wall-hanging or lap quilt is a fun way to try your hand at piecing using improv techniques. You can choose from quarter log cabins or whole
New class! Crazy Log Cabins Read More »
Stained-Glass Workshop beginner to advanced; domestic machine; 3 hours; $30 per student with 10 student minimum. Full day (6 hours) $45 per student with 12 student minimum This beautiful table topper or wall-hanging is a fun way to learn how to create lovely stained glass in fabric. The gorgeous window scene will be uniquely your own
New! Almost in Church Stained Glass Workshop Read More »
Raw-edge Applique’ Workshop beginner to advanced; domestic machine; 3 hours; $30 per student with 12 student minimum. Full day (6 hours) for $45 per student with 12 student minimum This beautiful wall-hanging is a fun way to learn about raw-edge applique. The gorgeous garden scene will be uniquely your own despite using the same patterns as
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