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several colourful improv quilt blocks together but not sewn
quiltingoctopus

A Quick Improv Demo

</p>https://youtu.be/9mcQ7zDVFPs<p> I’ve decided I rather like the sawtooth look. The work is progressing nicely and though I have no idea how it will finish, I’m happy to find out as I go. Because that’s the essence of improv. This super

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spiky bright coloured triangles made of fabric for an art quilt
quiltingoctopus

How Does Your Mood Affect Your Work?

  Do you ever get grumpy at this time of year? I do, sometimes. That day, I thought up these aggressive, bitey little triangles, though now that they’re made they look pretty cheerful! The block is because I like playing with

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pile of folded fabrics with bright pinks at the top and neutrals on the bottom
quiltingoctopus

Picking Colours for a New Improv Piece

  There’s a new improv work brewing, with colours picked from my stash. All solids, plain ones, not fancy thread dyes. It’s pretty hard to stay away from them, but I want to use what I have. I’ve  chosen a

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