Inspiring Improv

Explore Creative Piecing with Curves, Strips, Slabs and More

Nicholas Ball

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Lucky Spool Media
23 April 2019

Quiltmaking, patchwork & applique

Explore the freeing power of improvised piecing with Nicholas Ball in his first book, Inspiring Improv. Learn his step-by-step technique based process to explore six fundamental piecing structures. Practice how to stitch fabric together in an improvisational manner to create blocks or sections before using them to sew unique quilts all your own.

Improv piecing doesn't have to mean chaotic end results. Look to the eight original projects included to see how to create sophisticated quilts with structure focusing on repeating blocks or large scale scrappy designs. Follow along as Nicholas walks you through his original inspiration and follow his plan through to finished pieces, as he discusses which combination of his core piecing methods he used and how to achieve showstopping, exciting work.

From simple strip piecing through to complex circles and rings, you will be eager to experiment making slabs, gentle curves, insets, triangles and even 9 patch and Log Cabin stacks, and then use them as a stepping stone to sewing original full sized designs.

By: Nicholas Ball
Imprint: Lucky Spool Media
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 522g
ISBN: 9781940655376
ISBN 10: 1940655374
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 23 April 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nicholas Ball is an experienced quiltmaker from Cardiff, South Wales. He has contributed to blogs, magazines and sew-alongs and specialises in improvisational piecing. He is a regular instructor on The Quilting Company website and on the Quilt Monkey website. You can find him at www.quiltsfromtheattic.wordpress.com.

Reviews for Inspiring Improv: Explore Creative Piecing with Curves, Strips, Slabs and More

"Read the full review here What can I say - I love this book! I like the style it is written in - it is full of information but not dogmatic, which is the way I like to teach. As I turned the pages I would think ""Oh this is my favourite"" before seeing the next one and thinking ""No, this IS my favourite"". The section on techniques is very informative and can be followed as is or as a jumping off point for you to head in a totally different direction. I really am on a journey into improv and the many books on this topic, including this latest addition, on my shelf can testify to this! I definitely view them as resources and inspiration which I will delve into frequently over the coming years. -- Abigail * Cut & Alter *"