A Fast 4-Patch–Improv
Improv Challenge: Make a wonky four‑patch That’s it. No rules, no measuring, no stress — just a tiny moment of creative freedom. If you try it, I’d love to hear how it felt.
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Supply Lists for Houston Quilt Classes
Exquisite Improv Curves Class Tuesday, Nov, 10, 2-5 PM (3-hr) Almost in Church Stained-Glass Class Saturday, Nov. 14, 2-6 PM (4-hr)
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Flush out this Improv Fun!
Just two days ago, I taught an improv class with the Ozone Layers Quilt Guild in Abita Springs, LA. It started out rough. My assistant, Marcella, and I arrived early enough but could not find the lights or the air conditioning switches. Have you been in Louisiana at 8:30 a.m. when the temperature is 80
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A Finished Flimsy Ready for Next Steps–the Longarm
Last week, I told you about this flimsy, my current project. It is based on Sandra Dallas’ novel, The Quilt Walk. In the story, Emmy Blue’s hand stitches a log cabin quilt as she travels west with her family in a wagon train. She sews the blocks, most reluctantly at first, as she walks alongside
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GSQA 2024 Quilt Show ~~ the moderns
These photos are of my favorite quilts in the show. They are all modern quilts and mostly improv. Yes, of course. I know a couple of the makers personally and, when I know the quilter, I give credit. Unfortunately I don’t know and can’t read the cards. I had four quilts in the show, all
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Coping borders to the rescue!
When you make quilts using improv techniques, you often end up with blocks and pieces that don’t quite match. There are a couple of ways to resolve these issues. Let’s look at a few and their positive and negative results. Cutting or trimming is the fastest, easiest way to handle mismatched pieces. Just chop off
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And something I don’t love
I told you in this post that I decided to work on a second quilt for the block of the month. After choosing my fabrics, and showing the scrambles at my guild meeting, I finished up enough pieces to put them on the design wall. This could be (another) autumn-themed quilt. Something I don’t need,
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HNY and all that…
It took me a while to figure out just what HNY means to the millennials. I default to NY as New York. Anyway, as I read through some of the goofey comments on social media, I determined it acutally means Happy New Year! It’s a little early, but HNY to everyone! I’m getting excited for
CQG Christmas and Surprising News
The Cotton Quilters Guild had a wonderful Christmas party at the beginning of the month. We celebrated with turkey and all the trimmings, including delicious sweet potatoes, green beans, and rolls. The cornbread dressing was the best! Better than Richard’s mom used to be (back when she cooked) …and hers was fabulous. Of course, everyone
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From Scraps to Scrambles: Three Ways
Hello! Welcome to Improv Block of the Month! I know it’s not January, yet, but some followers are itching to get started. This post is what we call “lagniappe” in Louisiana French, which means something extra. I hope you enjoy it. If you are just joining us, you might want to look at this post,
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