Improv Quilting
Improv Patchwork Road Tales ~ Intro
One thing I learned early on, as I shared my story with others, they in turn shared theirs. The development of an idea is a collaborative process.
Quilting By The Lake ~ July 27-31
If you can swing a trip to Syracuse this July then by all means join me for this rare opportunity to do some intensive improv work.
Improv Handbook Process Post ~ Kinda Quilty
One of the joys of writing The Improv Handbook is watching other quilters blossom. Get Your Curve on with me at Quilting By The Lake, July 27-31.
Improv Handbook X-Country Tour
Please help me spread the word. I'm crossing the country with The Improv Handbook For Modern Quilters. See complete schedule here!
Ruler-Free Patchwork - Improv Theater Mashup Results
Audience members provided "ugly" fabrics, threw out suggestions, and questions as I improvised a quilt on the spot according to their prompts.
Ruler-Free Patchwork Performance at Sew Modern LA
A mashup of improv theater games with ruler-free patchwork - debuts at Sew Modern in LA
Improv Handbook Blog Hop
A month of insightful reviews, giveaways, process stories, and the debut of 165 test quilts made for The Improv Handbook For Modern Quilters.
Improv Handbook Available April 28!
FYI - The release date has been moved up to April 28! The wait is almost over.
Improv Handbook X-Country Book Tour!
I'm in the initial planning stages of planning the Improv Handbook X-Country Tour (June 1-10) and I need your help deciding locations.
Mastering & Innovating Patchwork Techniques
Innovation is something that happens when there is no instruction manual readily available. Improv Handbook giveaway on OkanArts.com.
Improv Handbook Test Quilters
Over 250 test quilters played an invaluable role in shaping the content of the book by providing feedback on how the scores made sense or not.
18 Quilts Inspired by The Improv Handbook at QuiltCon
A total of EIGHTEEN quilts inspired by scores from the Improv Handbook For Modern Quilters were exhibited at QuiltCon 2015!
QuiltCon Day 4 ~ Group Flow
The prolonged experience of creative flow on their last day at QuiltCon left everyone feeling pretty satisfied. Now that's FRESH quilting - or at least quilting that leaves you feeling FRESH!
QuiltCon Day 3 ~ Quilting From the Heart
How will our exposure to the Gee's Bend Quilters at Quiltcon change the way we make our quilts, and/or our perception of what quilt making is all about?
QuiltCon Day 2 ~ Hot Shots
Daring students tackle Bias Strip Piecing on the Curve. My books sell out on second day! But no worries there are more on their way.
Improv Handbook PRE-ORDER GIVEAWAY!
Pre-order or purchase the Improv Handbook by March 16, 2015 and enter to win an original mini-quilt, and Aurifil thread inspired by the book.
2015 Focus ~ Listening
As the patchwork unfolds I will listen without agendas of planning, perfecting, or pleasing. I will allow the patchwork to show me what it wants to become.
Cultural Fusion Quilts Winner ~ Ruler Roundup
Many quilters have a love for precision piecing and improv patchwork, and are able to move between working with rulers or going ruler-free.
Cultural Fusion Quilts by Sujata Shah
Sujata Shah gently opens up an exciting path for first-time and beginning level improvisors to explore the expressive qualities of the freely cut line.
The Quilt as a Contemporary Tradition
If you are in the Bay Area join me at the opening this Saturday from 5-8PM for the opening reception! New Quilts from The Improv Handbook the will be on show.