Believe me- I do know that improv piecing is a difficult concept for some. It's can be hard to get into the right frame of mind and let go of control a little bit (but when you do it, it's also FUN!). I do know that it is more comfortable for some to sew with a pattern or a set of step by step instructions. And I do know that it takes just a little bit of practice with it for it to feel natural (just a tiny bit).
I know all of this. But I also know that if you follow the scrap sorting instructions and try the three, step-by-step methods shown in Stash Statement, improv piecing is fun, easy, and doable for every. single. quilter. I really wanted to show this, instead of just telling you, so when the good folks at Martingale asked if I would like to shoot a demo video at Quilt Market in May, I jumped at the chance.
The video is only a few minutes long, but it shows my thought process as I sew my scraps into useable improv pieces. Enjoy!
See, everyone can do it. No, really! It's easier than it looks; I promise... Ready to give it a try? Come on, you know you have the scraps!
You can get a signed copy of Stash Statement from my Etsy shop HERE. Or, it is available from Connecting Threads, Shop Martingale, or ask about it at your local quilt shop.
*Stash Statement is also available from Amazon, but there is currently a glitch in the listing, and it is only showing the Kindle version. Martingale and Amazon are working to fix this ASAP.
