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video of improv composition techniques
quiltingoctopus

Improv Cutting

https://youtu.be/38qlNZkjtUo<p>Though I’m still struggling with videos, formatting, and making it look right, I’m having such fun making them! If you have tips or resources to share, please share them using the contact page. Music credit: “Rise” by Nightmares on Wax

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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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