Table of Contents
Introduction 6
What Is Improv Paper Piecing? 8
Paper-Piecing Essentials 12
Getting into the Improv Mindset 17
Chapter 1 Be Inspired by Tradition 23
Exercise 1 A Little to the Left Black Magic 26
Exercise 2 Improv Triangles Sixty Seconds 32
Exercise 3 Asymmetry Revolution 38
Chapter 2 Shape-Based Designs 45
Exercise 4 Symmetry Peacock Crossing 46
Exercise 5 Scale Sea Glass, 52
Exercise 6 Wonky Catawampus 58
Chapter 3 Object-Based Designs 64
Exercise 7 Signage Upsetting the Balance 66
Exercise 8 Architecture Paper Trail 72
Exercise 9 Nature Luminous 78
Bonus Pattern: Kite Tails 84
Exploring Different Layouts 90
Fabric Selections 104
Finishing Design Touches 106
Traditional Block-Based Design Prompts 114
Shape-Based Design Prompts 116
Object-Based Design Prompts 118
Templates 120