Intermediate
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1 hour 15 min
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01:08
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01:15
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08:56
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13:14
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09:10
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41:40
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Taught by Sherri Lynn Wood
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For textile artist Sherri Lynn Wood, improvisation is a way to make choices in all aspects of daily living, but especially in her patchwork process. In this class, Sherri demonstrates the freedom and excitement of improv patchwork by focusing on string piecing. Working within a "score" or flexible pattern, you’ll learn how to work with surprises, make choices from random selections, celebrate “whoopie” moments, and troubleshoot in the moment. By the end you’ll have a beautiful piece of patchwork that can be further developed into a quilt or used as a decorative piece.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Fat quarters or quilting cotton fabrics in a range of colors
- Sharp scissors
- Rotary cutter and mat
- Sewing machine with neutral thread
- Pins
- Tailor’s chalk
- Iron and ironing surface
Downloads:
- Improv piece
- String piece
- Use values and see how colors work together
- Make “yes and...” choices
- Troubleshoot bubbles
- Work ruler free
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Patchwork Improv: Working with Strips Reviews
673 users recommended this class to a friend
Francine Levesque
Bravo for taking us into your decision making process and eliminating some of the shoulds that are often present in how we create. I think it is brave to show the struggles as you perform your teaching on camera; It is hard enough in our own creative spaces!
thank you for beaking "the rules".
March 29, 2025
Janice Fischer
Fabulous teacher! Can’t wait to try this!
March 14, 2025
Anna Kudoga
A lot of inspiration! Improv patchwork is really exciting a little bit less scary after this class.
February 25, 2025
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