Improv Flower Quilt Blocks

Curious about improv quilting? Learn the basics in this class aimed at both beginner and advanced sewists and quilters. You’ll learn how to think about quilt blocks a little differently, and how to manage the piecing process in this style. It’s like jazz. . . for quilting! You add your own flair and make it up as you go.

Skills taught: 1) Improvising a traditional quilt block 2) Importance of seam allowance 3) How to join improv blocks 4) Design concepts

Prerequisites: Bring your own sewing machine. You will need to know how to use your machine, including threading, bobbin winding, basic functions and sewing a 1/4″ seam.

Materials list: Sewing machine, fabric (quilting cotton), neutral thread (grey, tan, white). Optional materials: Self-healing cutting mat, rotary cutter, quilting ruler. The classroom has a cutting station but bring your own if you’d like a dedicated cutting space.

Instructor: Sarah Lauzon

Call the Craft Box to register 303-279-1069

Cost: $35

You may also like the following events from The Craft Box:

• This Saturday, 26th July, 01:00 pm, So You Want to Be a Quilter in Wheat Ridge
• Next month, 16th August, 12:00 pm, Introduction to Bobbin Lace Sampler in Wheat Ridge
• Next month, 23rd August, 10:00 am, Free Motion Quilting Demo and Optional Small Group Session in Wheat Ridge

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