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Modern improv quilt block in teal
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Improv Composition

Caught on camera! I’m highly camera phobic, but wanted to show a little about the process as I create these wonky, improvisational artworks.

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collection of neutral coloured fabrics sewn together to create texture
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Playing With Scale

Do you play with scale when you sew? What about texture or value? These are on the agenda in my class “Freeform Improv Piecing” at the Great New Zealand Quilt Show in May 23. Come and try a beginner friendly

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red teal blue and yellow silk ribbon art piece
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Silk Ribbons for SAQA

SILK RIBBONS Purely abstract and a pleasure to make! Most of the time calls for entries sail right by me and I’m fine with that. This week, I was inspired to make and submit this piece into the SAQA Spotlight

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video of improv composition techniques
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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
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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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Tension test pattern image with file types

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