Are you here for the Quilt Along?
Fantastic! Here’s everything you need to know.
(But keep reading to get to the FAQs!)
You’ll need the Strippy Improv Holiday pattern (it’s a digital download). Purchase it here.
Make sure you’re signed up for my email newsletter. I’ll be sending out an email each week of the quilt along with tips and tricks for the week’s assignments, including everyone’s favorite - “I made this mistake so you can avoid it!”
If you prefer learning via video, I have YouTube videos that share details about the project each week.
Strippy Improv Holiday QAL Schedule:
Week 1 - 11/17 Choosing fabrics and blocks
Week 2 - 11/24 Make two blocks
Week 3 - 12/1 Make two blocks
Week 4 - 12/8 Assembly and finishing
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Just what is the Strippy Improv technique anyway?
A. It’s a technique that combines angled strip piecing on a muslin background with reverse applique to create blocks of recognizable shapes (like ornaments, trees, etc.), but with a little more flare than just single fabric applique.
Q. The Strippy Improv Holiday pattern cover only shows 1 quilt block - the ornament. Where are the rest?
A. The pattern includes templates for 11 different blocks: a star, a traditional tree, a modern tree, a snowman, a snowflake, a candy cane, a gingerbread man, an ornament, a snowglobe, a stocking and holly and berry. You can choose which blocks you want to make.
Q. What can I do with the blocks?
A. The pattern includes two layout options - a 4-block square wall hanging and a 4-block table runner. You’re welcome to go bigger if you like, but this small size is very do-able to finish before the holidays.
Q. I’m not an experienced quilter. Is this technique hard?
A. Nope! Both the pattern and my videos walk you through what to do. If you can sew strips together and cut out shapes, you’re good to go!
Q. What other supplies do I need?
A. For the raw edge fusible applique, you’ll need a fusible web product. I recommend HeatnBond Lite Sewable Fusible Adhesive from Thermoweb. You’ll also need a fabric marking pen, a printer for the templates, a good sharp pair of scissors, and basic sewing supplies.
Q. What if I missed the beginning of the QAL?
A. No problem! The quilt is made up of just 4 blocks, so it’s easy to catch up.
Q. How do I join the QAL?
A. Make sure you’re signed up for my email newsletter. Each week, I’ll send an email out with details to help you with that week’s assignment.
I hope you’ll join me for some fun holiday sewing!
If you have any other questions, please let me know!
