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2026 Improv That Block Squad

2026 Blossom Improv Quilting Retreat

Quilt Guild Resources

2026 Improv That Block Squad

2026 Blossom Improv Quilting Retreat

Quilt Guild Resources

2026 Improv That Block Squad

2026 Blossom Improv Quilting Retreat

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Jun 28

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Day Three at Penland ~ Cage, Limits, Scores and More!

Day One at Penland

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Just goofing around with the String block, one of my favorites! #improvthatblock #improvquilting #modernquilting

This is what happens when I let go of expectations for the outcome. This FAN quilt definitely had a mind of its own. 

Curious to hear your preferences on which way is up?
1 dark on top or 2 light on top and why - what do you see?

The outcome i

There’s nothing better than making with neighbors, making friendships, making community. Calling all Cincy makers!

Craft Night - 3rd Wednesdays 7-9 pm @springgrovecoffee

Bring your own project, or something to mend - we have mending supplies.

Resistance knitting meetup tomorrow, Fridays @springgrovecoffee 9am-noon. Melt the ice hat, knit-along. We have some extra red yarn and needles to borrow or bring your own supplies.

Swipe for info about neighborhood safety training tonight, Thursd

Community Melt the Ice Hat 🧶knit-along
Fridays in February
9-11 am @springgrovecoffee

Let’s knit and organize - Cincinnati makers, experienced & new knitters welcome - we will be teaching folks how to knit. We will learn how to prepare

Improv That Block FAN Quilt-Along is this Saturday. It’s not too late to join the single class or the six month Block Squad.

Part of the process of improvising a classic block is to identify pivot points that can lead to fresh pattern pathway

Join the Improv That FAN Quilt-along on January 31st. This stand-alone class includes:

Fan Quilt-along - Sat, Jan 31, 12-3pm et / live on zoom
Monthly Office Hours with Sherri / Tuesdays, Jan 20 & Feb 17, 3-4:30 pm et / live on Zoom
+ Pre-record

Melodye Marks @melzybabe made this beautiful Hour Glass quilt variation in the 2025 Block Squad.

Here's her review as a new improviser...

"The Improv that Block Squad is a wonderful way to let go of classic perfection methods and embrace met

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