So.... a few weeks ago, Gossypium Quilt Shop asked if I'd be interested in teaching a class on improvisational quilting. After some discussion back and forth, here's what we came up with!
Improv Piecing - July 29
Instructor Debbie Jeske from A Quilter's Table - Learn all about improvisational piecing, straight AND curved, while making nine different improv blocks. The blocks, all based on traditional block designs, will give you practice with a wide range of improv techniques.
Pretty cool, right? For a class sample, I replaced one block from my beginning suggestion (the crazy-pieced block), and settled on the nine you see below - churn dash, quarter log-cabin, flying geese, quarter circles, nine-patch, rail-fence, quarter pineapple, strings, and hour-glass.
With a random mix of greens and white, the blocks were pieced together like a tradition nine-block sampler, then tilted a bit with uneven borders in Kona Parrot.
For the backing, I pieced together some stash finds, including that plaid that I was so happy to see again.
Quilting was an uneven grid using Aurifil 50wt #1114 (Grass Green) in line with the blocks, so it also appears on an angle in the finished quilt.
The quilt finished at 50" square, and was delivered to Gossypium over the weekend. Needing a quick photoshoot before dropping it off, we happened on nearby Sena Park, which was a delightful discovery and provided just the kind of setting we were looking for.
Now hoping some folks are inspired to explore improv piecing with me later this summer!
This sounds like a wonderful class and I hope you and the students have a great time. Beautiful and inspiring class sample!
ReplyDeleteI would take that class if it were anywhere close to me - it looks like a good lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt!! The quilting really makes this quilt sing.
ReplyDeleteThat is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWell congratulations on being tapped to teach improv! You're gonna be great at it, I am absolutely sure! Have you taught any quilting classes before? I love what you did with the blocks. Angling the layout was the perfect finish to make it entirely modern. Way to go! You know, when you enter this in QuiltCon 2018, you should expect a ribbon. Great work, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteI wish I would live just a wee bit closer to attend the class! Have fun, I bet this will be great!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this. want to come to Texas and teach our modern guild? (yes, I'm serious! Let's talk)
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt! I would come to your class if I lived in the neighbourhood!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt! I'm very much traditional piecing, but I always love what you put together!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt!!! And how totally exciting for you and your students :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a fun class Debbie ! I hope you'll have a great time teaching and sharing with your students.
ReplyDeleteWish I lived in your neck of the woods - looks like a great class!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun class. I love this quilt, even though it is gr**n.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
Congrats on the class! I am sure it will be fun and I love your class sample. PS: Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely showcased during a lovely photo shoot.
ReplyDeleteGreat Photos! You'll be doing a book soon yourself with just photos!
ReplyDeleteVery cool that you were asked to teach in July! Sooooo proud of you!
Blessing dear one.