Improv Mosaic 1.2.3 Quilting
Saturday, 2/1/2025, 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: John Adams Center, room 312
Instructor: Lorraine Woodruff-Long
Learn the concept of building a improvised mosaic quilt using improvised log cabin blocks at ratios of 1:2:3 In this workshop you’ll learn to create an Improv Mosaic 20”x20” or 24”x24” sized pillow or wall hanging using blocks of 2”, 4” and 6”. Participants will leave with a pattern and the skills to build a larger throw or bed quilt. This is a fantastic process for using scraps – even the smallest pieces! Participants learn how simply and quickly make numerous small log cabin blocks via “scrappy chain piecing”, and how to use these small starter blocks to create unique medium and large blocks. Participants can use the pattern and ratios to “riff” on what’s learned in class to create their own block designs and versions beyond the log cabin blocks taught in class.
• Quilting Cotton: Approximately 1.5 – 2 yards (fat quarters or smaller) of a wide variety of fabric – the more variety the better!
• Sewing Machine
• Neutral thread
• Rotary cutter/cutting mat
• Acrylic ruler to cut strips – whatever you use (I love my 3”x18” ruler)
• 6.5” acrylic block ruler (if you happen to have a 4.5” and a 2.5” acrylic block ruler, bring as well, but no need to go out and purchase.)
• Iron/ironing pad (or access to one)
• Small Design wall (24” x 24” piece of batting or white flannel)
NOTE: This is a perfect project for tiny pieces, strips, weird sizes that you have hanging around! Bring your scrap bins for you and to share! Solids, or fine blenders/batiks that read as solid. As many colors as you have on hand! Bring your scraps – even the very small pieces!
Instructor Bio:
Lorraine Woodruff-Long is a self-taught quilter with a primary focus on color, improvisation, and recycled/repurposed fabrics. Her work has been juried into shows at the de Young Museum/San Francisco, the California Heritage Museum/Santa Monica, the International Quilt Festival/Houston, QuiltCon, and the Sanchez Art Center/Pacifica, among others. You can find her work on Instagram @quiltinginthefog or on her website, QuiltingintheFog.com
Image credit: Jenifer Gross
