{"product_id":"improv-quilts-building-confidence-in-color-and-technique-9781800921726","title":"Improv Quilts: Building Confidence in Color and Technique","description":"\u003cb\u003eEmbrace the freedom and creativity of improv quilting with award-winning quilter Laura Loewen (@QuiltFortCo). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The asymmetrical designs offer a refreshing departure from standard quilting fare... This is sure to get quilters' creative juices flowing\". Publishers Weekly \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you ready to embark on an exciting quilting adventure?\u003c\/b\u003eDiscover the joy of ruler-free cutting, explore the world of color play, and dive into fun, fearless creative piecing using Laura's expert guidance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is a must-read for confident beginner quilters eager to discover new skills and looking for a vibrant, playful quilting experience, but any level of quilter can use this book to begin their improv journey. Laura showcases her own working methods - from sketches and fabric play to painterly color movement - covering all the necessary techniques in detail, and helping you to create a solid base of color knowledge before you launch into combining color play with improv shapes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside you'll find: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 stunning colorful step-by-step quilt projects that build your skills as you work through the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques throughout, from building harmonious color schemes and value sorting to going ruler free and working with curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photographs and easy-to-follow illustrations, as well as key guidance on quilting essentials including basting, quilting and binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoring sheets so that you can work out your colour schemes on paper before committing to fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is your ticket to fearless, fun, and utterly unique improv quilting. Discover inspirational finished pieces, prompts to begin your own individual improv projects and new ways to design quilts through the mouthwateringly colorful projects inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-17021726\"\u003eLaura Loewen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Search Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781800921726\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1800921721\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-CRA\"\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-CRA031000\"\u003eQuilts \u0026amp; Quilting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-CRA\"\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-CRA061000\"\u003eFiber Arts \u0026amp; Textiles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HOM\"\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HOM003000\"\u003eDecorating \u0026amp; Furnishings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA modern quilt artist, pattern designer, and quilt educator, Laura is the owner and creative force behind Quilt Fort Company, boasts over 19k Instagram followers and is based in Colorado. Since making her first quilt as a teenager, her style has grown more experimental, and she now has over 20 years of quilting experience with a love of color and improv. As a quilt designer, she conducts quilting workshops and lectures both nationally and internationally. Her award-winning quilts have graced prestigious exhibitions, including the National Quilt Museum, Houston Quilt Festival, and QuiltCon. Laura has exhibited quilts at QuiltCon (#quiltcon) in 2019, 2020 and 2024, and in 2020 her \u003ci\u003eMore Is More \u003c\/i\u003equilt won 1st Place in the Appliqu? category.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43840623214731,"sku":"9781800921726","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_38353ec5-3af0-4774-b18f-6534221e6f73.jpg?v=1755794723","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/improv-quilts-building-confidence-in-color-and-technique-9781800921726","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}