How to Design an Improv Quilt and How to Use Color in a Quilt with Jean Wells
(Show 1301) Artist, teacher, author, and legendary shop owner, Jean Wells, returns with an update on her continuing shift in creative direction. After sharing her favorite sources of inspiration, Jean shows the important role of value in building her quilted compositions, her approach to construction, and how she overcomes the occasional creative rut. We wrap with a tour of Jean's beautiful home and studio in Sisters, OR, and her great tip for giving your quilt a portrait finish.
What if I Get Stuck? Worksheet
Visit: Tour the Home of Jean Wells
Improvisational Piecing, Value, Patchwork Tips & Tricks, Quilt Pattern, Abstract Quilts, Photo Inspired Quilts.
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