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Making Improvisational Angled Stripes

Making Improvisational Angled Stripes

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Jan 31st 2018

Please enjoy the following excerpt from Artful Improv by Cindy Grisdela. Sew all seams with the fabric right sides together using a 1/4 ̋ seam allowance; then press the seams to o … read more
Five Tips to Make Free-Motion Quilting Easier

Five Tips to Make Free-Motion Quilting Easier

Posted by Cindy Grisdela on Sep 26th 2017

Free-motion quilting can be intimidating for many quilters, and it takes practice to become good at it. Here are five tips to make the process easier and have a little fun too! 1. Start Sma … read more
Organizing Scraps for Improv

Organizing Scraps for Improv

Posted by Cindy Grisdela on Sep 7th 2017

Organizing your scraps for improv is a little different than organizing them for more precise piecing. Improv scraps don’t have to be any particular size, and sometimes those awkward cuts are j … read more
Modern Quilt Trend: Improvisation

Modern Quilt Trend: Improvisation

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Jul 31st 2017

We've been noticing a new trend simmering in the modern quilting movement, and we think it's about to reach a boil. Maybe you've been noticing it too; improvisation certainly seems to be everywhere … read more
Choosing Color Effectively

Choosing Color Effectively

Posted by Cindy Grisdela on May 3rd 2017

When you think about choosing colors for your next quilt, are you energized or intimidated? Choosing colors is one of my favorite parts of the quilting process ,and I’d like to share a few though … read more