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Let’s finish this improv quilt! Claire Haillot shows us how to free-motion quilt straight lines while bending the rules a bit. Throw in a decorative stitch for a quick binding and you’re done! Free tutorial; free quilt pattern.

Give your improv quilt the BEST visual impact by taking the time to pause, review and modify your pattern. This is your design, so tap into your creativity, and see where it takes you.

Break the linear pattern of your strip quilt by throwing in some bold colors and a few realigned strips. Today’s post shows you how to add movement to your quilt! This is just another fantastic way to make your improv quilt uniquely yours! Free tutorial; free quilt pattern.

Fun with strip piecing for your improv quilt starts with letting go of what you know! Put aside your notions of ‘perfection’. Don’t worry about the width of your strips (crooked strips work too) …and don’t worry about the perfect ¼” seam. Give it a try, and see how liberating …

Putting the final touches on your needle roll cover using simple embroidery stitches completes the look! Christine Baker closes off this week with ways to enhance your embroidery design, and get it ready for the next step – assembly! Keep checking QUILTsocial to find out how it all comes together! …