Claudia Shearer: Improv Made Easy: Designing with Simple Shapes (6 hr WS, Sat, 1/23/27, 12-6pm EST)
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Price: $115.00
ID Number : SH16-022
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Improv Made Easy: Designing with Simple Shapes
6-Hour Workshop
12 pm - 6 pm EST, Saturday, January 23
Have you ever wanted to make an improv quilt but didn’t know where to start? This workshop takes the mystery out of improvisational quilting with a simple, stress-free approach. You’ll create a defined collection of basic shapes and colors, then explore how small variations on a theme can lead to endless design possibilities. With this easy and approachable technique, you’ll gain confidence in improvising while maintaining a sense of cohesion in your quilt. Perfect for those new to improv or anyone looking for a structured way to dive into freeform design!
The focus is on the process, not following a set pattern. By the end, you'll have the skills to piece and design quilts improvisationally.
All Levels
Students to Provide
Neutral color thread
Sewing machine
Rotary cutter with a sharp blade and rulers
Rotary cutting mat
Thread snips/scissors, seam ripper, and pins
Iron/ironing board
Portable design wall
Fabric Requirements
6-Hour Workshop
12 pm - 6 pm EST, Saturday, January 23
Have you ever wanted to make an improv quilt but didn’t know where to start? This workshop takes the mystery out of improvisational quilting with a simple, stress-free approach. You’ll create a defined collection of basic shapes and colors, then explore how small variations on a theme can lead to endless design possibilities. With this easy and approachable technique, you’ll gain confidence in improvising while maintaining a sense of cohesion in your quilt. Perfect for those new to improv or anyone looking for a structured way to dive into freeform design!
The focus is on the process, not following a set pattern. By the end, you'll have the skills to piece and design quilts improvisationally.
All Levels
Students to Provide
Neutral color thread
Sewing machine
Rotary cutter with a sharp blade and rulers
Rotary cutting mat
Thread snips/scissors, seam ripper, and pins
Iron/ironing board
Portable design wall
Fabric Requirements
Exact amounts are difficult to quantify because this is an improvisational process. As a starting point, bring:
- Background fabric: Approximately 1 yard.
- Colors: Quarter- and half-yard cuts in approximately 6 colors. You may use fewer, but it's helpful to have extra options.
- Neutrals: At least one neutral, such as black, white, gray, or brown.
- Accent fabric: One accent fabric; a print can work well here.
Fabric Considerations
- Select a variety of colors with a range of value (light, medium, dark) and contrast (how different colors are from one another). Aim for both in your selection.