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Choosing Fabric for Improv Quilts: Start Simple, Stay Inspired

Feeling overwhelmed picking colors for your improv quilt? You're not alone. In this post, I’m sharing simple, flexible strategies to help you choose fabric with confidence, starting with just two colors and building from there. Whether you’re brand new to improv or just feeling stuck, these tips are here to spark momentum, not perfection.

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Intentionally Imperfect: Improv Quilting with Curves

Curves can feel intimidating in improv quilting, but they don’t have to be. Learn how to sew them without templates and explore ideas for building your next project around this intentionally imperfect shape.

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Stuck in the Studio? Try Adding a Little Structure

Feeling overwhelmed by too many improv quilting possibilities? These five simple prompts offer just enough structure to help you get started, without boxing in your creativity. Whether you’re brand new to improv or just need a spark, this list will help you move from stuck to stitching.

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Book Review: Diving into Ombré with Quilts in Modern Color

In this review of Quilts in Modern Color: Creating Ombré Palettes by Amber Elliot, I dive into how the book makes ombré quilting approachable for all levels. From color theory to practical techniques, Amber empowers quilters to create stunning gradient designs.

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