Patchwork Improv: Working with Shapes by Sherri Lynn Wood

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All levels | 1 hour 16 min

Working with shapes
Overview00:52
Materials00:56
Preparing squares without rulers11:04
Sewing squares together17:24
Square variations13:07
Continuing to compose27:03
Evaluation05:47

Taught by Sherri Lynn Wood

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Find your flow in improv quilting with master Sherri Lynn Wood. Explore how the square motif can be interpreted and re-interpreted as your flexible pattern or "score" expands and contracts to fit with your quilting goals. Work ruler-free and feel the freedom of improv as you move along. Play with squares within squares, cut them up to create grids and crosses, and learn how to make choices to move your pattern along. When you’ve finished this class you’ll have a piece of improv patchwork you can use for future projects.

Here’s what you’ll need:

A variety of fabrics including cotton blends, dress shirts, charm squares, and existing patchwork
Sharp scissors
Rotary cutter and mat
Sewing machine with neutral thread
Pins
Tailor’s chalk
Iron and ironing surface

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Learn how to:

Build and combine square patchwork
Compose with patchwork pieces
Find flow and make intuitive choices
Cut and piece

What you'll get:

A five-part class on how to explore squares while developing improvisational patchwork techniques
Six HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instructions by expert quilter Sherri Lynn Wood
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students