Improv Piecing with Freehand Curves in Knoxville

Learn to create smooth, organic curves without templates in this technique-focused class. You’ll practice cutting freehand curves, aligning and sewing curved seams, and trimming curved units with confidence. Perfect for quilters ready to expand their improv and design skills — finishing a full project is not the goal.

Students will leave with several curved units and the techniques needed to use freehand curves in future quilts or home projects.

Supply list:

Fabric

• 4–6 fat quarters or equivalent scraps
• Mix of light, medium, and dark values recommended
• Solids or low volume prints work well for learning curves
• Optional: Background fabric (¼ yard) if desired for contrast

Tools & Notions

• Sewing machine in good working order
• Neutral piecing thread (50 wt recommended)
• Rotary cutter with sharp blade
• Cutting mat
• Acrylic ruler (a 12.5”  square works well)
• Straight pins or clips (student preference)
• Seam ripper
• Fabric marking pencil or chalk (optional)