Quilts * Art * Social Practice
Ever since improv quilting author and artist Sherri Lynn Wood unwittingly defied the sexist dress code at Wiley Junior High School with a modest sundress of her creation, she experienced sewing as a source of creative expression, subversive resistance, and personal empowerment.
Quilts * Art
Social Practice
Ever since improv quilting author and artist Sherri Lynn Wood unwittingly defied the sexist dress code at Wiley Junior High School with a modest sundress of her creation, she experienced sewing as a source of creative expression, subversive resistance, and personal empowerment.
Awaken your creativity with improv quilting
“I’m Sherri Lynn Wood, the author of The Improv Handbook For Modern Quilters. I have been teaching an improvisational approach to quilting as a creative life practice for 30 years.
Change your mind and your life with the liberating art of improv quilting. Learn how to make a quilt YOUR way. No matter your experience, you have the FREEDOM to begin where you are and continue to grow. Come learn with me!”
The Art of Sustainable Quilting
July 6-10, 2026
Madeline Island, WI
A Sustainable Quilting primer. Learn ruler-free piecing techniques to improvise patchwork from discarded clothing and materials scavenged at the Island Closet in La Pointe. Activate a level of receptive creativity that may only be possible when we are free from unlimited choice.
Intuitive Quilt Stories
August 21-28, 2027
Jurançon, Pau, SW France/ Makers Retreat
A great story begins with well-defined, diverse characters! Tap into meaningful authentic narratives waiting to be told, through a heart centered, improvisational approach to abstract piecing. Learn composition strategies for integrating your diverse characters into a cohesive, engaging quilt story, rich in conversation, and aligned with your truth.
Improv Quilting From The Heart
Quilt Art Shop
Abstract art, conceptual craft, and modern quilts for sale. Buy the art that you love!
Modern improv quilting blog
Modern improv quilting tutorials, sew-alongs & inspiration to help you improvise a quilt.
The Improv Handbook For Modern Quilters
A Guide to Creating, Quilting & Living Courageously. Learn some of my Improv piecing techniques.
Individual Workshop Registration is OPEN!
-
SEPT 17, 2022 – OCT 9, 2022
Get Rhythm Fall 2022 Mini-Series
LIVESTREAM IMPROV QUILTING CLASS
11am–3pm ESTEquity Pricing
-
SEPT 17, 2022 – SEPT 18, 2022
Rhythmic Grid Field of Jeans
LIVESTREAM IMPROV QUILTING CLASS
11am–3pm ESTEquity Pricing
-
OCT 8, 2022 – OCT 9, 2022
Building Rhythmic Structures
LIVESTREAM IMPROV QUILTING CLASS
11am–3pm ESTEquity Pricing
Workshop Series coming soon!
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Cras sem ante, lobortis et velit sed, ultricies congue est. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Cras sem ante, lobortis et velit sed, ultricies congue est.
Creative Community Mentoring In the Brave Patch Groove
The Brave Patch School encourages a heart centered approach to improv quilting, and recognizes it’s restorative value as a creative life practice.
In the Brave Patch GROOVE we get your improv quilts and value the unique vision and voice that you bring. We welcome you into this space as both mentee and mentor. Find connection and inspiration with other improvisors inside the GROOVE.
