Freestyle Improv Piecing (Odette Tolksdorf)

Details

Let go of patterns and embrace the joy of improvisation!

In this class, you’ll create a contemporary quilt using freehand cutting, simple curves, and machine piecing - no rulers or templates needed. Through class demos and hands-on guidance, you’ll learn valuable freestyle construction techniques and make intuitive design choices as you go. Discover the creative freedom of improv piecing while drawing inspiration from the powerful work of the Gee’s Bend quilters.

Like jazz or dance, this offbeat and expressive approach invites you to trust your instincts and enjoy the unexpected. Your quilt will be as unique as your creative voice.

No Kit Required

Student Requirements:

- Basic Sewing Supplies

- Fabric: Cotton fabrics in solid colours

NB: bring a wide variety of values, including: light, medium & dark values. Bring some neutrals like greys & browns.

Optional: hand-dyed fabrics.

Optional: printed cotton fabrics eg. patterned, stripes, checks etc.;

Fabrics from discarded clothing like denim from jeans and cotton from shirts.

Amount of Fabric: can be from half meters to scraps.

- Matching thread and bobbins

- Spare machine needles

- Pins

- Cutting mat and rotary cutter with new blade

- Marking pens

- Sharp Scissors- Fabric

- Sewing machine in good working order; oiled, cleaned and ready to go

a) Extension Table (optional)

b) Regular straight stitch presser footo Power cable and foot pedal

- Extension cord, 15 amp plug or adaptor, surge protector plug

- Cushion for chair

- Design Wall - White Flannel OR Batting

- Notebook and pen