Intro to Improv Quilting: A Modern Faced Wall Hanging Series

No perfect points. No rigid rules. Just color, creativity, and a finished modern wall hanging.

Join us at The Sewcial Box for a 2-part creative quilting workshop led by guest educator Debbie Clardy. This beginner-friendly series introduces students to the playful world of improv quilting, where color, shape, movement, and instinct guide the design instead of a traditional pattern.

Throughout the series, students will create a modern 30" x 30" improv quilted wall hanging and learn how to finish it with a clean faced binding for a polished, contemporary look.

This workshop is designed for beginners to confident beginners who are comfortable using a sewing machine and ready to explore a more relaxed, creative approach to quilting. You do not need to have improv quilting experience to join — just bring your machine, your basic sewing tools, and a willingness to play.

Workshop Dates

This is a 2-part series held on:

Saturday, September 19 10a - 4p
Sunday, September 20 12p - 6p

Because each session builds on the previous one, students should plan to attend all three workshop dates.

What You’ll Make

Students will create an approximately 30" x 30" modern improv wall hanging using a curated class color palette as the starting point. Each student’s finished piece will be unique, personal, and shaped by their own design choices.

The project will be finished with a faced binding, giving the wall hanging a clean edge and modern presentation.

What You’ll Learn

During this series, students will explore:

• The basics of improv piecing

• How to create without following a traditional pattern

• Color, contrast, movement, and shape

• How to build and arrange improv sections

• Design decisions for a balanced wall hanging

• How to work from a basic color palette while adding your own creative touches

• How to finish a quilted wall hanging with faced binding

Included with Registration

Your registration includes:

• Both workshop dates

• Light brunch or lunch each class day

• Guest educator instruction

• Curated fabric bundle

• Design board

• Guided support from first cuts to final layout

Students are also welcome to bring additional fabrics from home to play off the included palette. This is a great way to add favorite colors, meaningful scraps, extra texture, or personal touches to your wall hanging.

What to Bring

Please bring:

• Sewing machine in good working order

• Power cord and foot pedal

• Basic sewing supplies

• Rotary cutter

• Ruler (6" Squared Up & 6" x 12" ruler)

• Pins or clips

• Stiletto

• Neutral thread

• Fabric scissors

• Seam ripper

• Optional additional fabrics or scraps to complement the included class palette

Skill Level

Beginner to confident beginner.

Students should be comfortable operating their sewing machine independently, including threading the machine, winding a bobbin, and sewing a basic straight seam.

Class Fee

$225 per person

Registration includes the full 3-part workshop series, lunch each day, guest educator instruction, design board, and curated fabric bundle.

No separate project kit purchase is required. Your main class materials are included with registration.

Important Registration Notes

This is a full 2-part workshop series, and registration covers all three dates. We are unable to split registration by individual class day.

Because this is a guest educator series with limited seats, included materials, and lunch provided, class registration is non-refundable and missed sessions are not eligible for partial credit.

Please review the dates carefully before registering. This series is best for students who can attend both days.