ABSTRACTIONS

A Design Prompt That Works for Both Precision Lovers & Improv Explorers

The Abstractions block study is a flexible approach to quilt design that invites you to experiment with color, contrast, proportion — and your preferred technique.

Whether you thrive on clean, matched seams or enjoy the freedom of going ruler-free, this course supports both structured and improvisational piecing.

With instruction for both machine and hand sewing, Abstractions encourages you to discover your voice through process.
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What You’ll Learn in the Abstractions Course

In this course, you’ll explore lessons on:

• A piecing method that works with OR without a ruler
• How to sew crisp checkerboards or improvise playful rhythm
• Tips for subcutting, strip piecing, and pressing
• Ways to work with color and value to change how your block reads
• Modular design thinking: squares, rectangles, balance, and repetition
• Hand sewing techniques that emphasize structure and intention
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Color, Value & Contrast — Tools for Your Creative Voice

Each block begins with simple strip sets — but what you do with them is up to you.
This study is a hands-on exploration of:

  • VALUE

    High, medium, and low contrast value relationships

  • COLOR

    Monochromatic, analogous, and complementary color interactions

  • PROPORTION

    Shifts in piecing sizes to create visual rhythm

What's included in the course

Everything you need to explore improvisational
piecing and design!

  • Evergreen access- come back for a refresher anytime!

  • Full video tutorials: ruler-free, precision piecing, and hand sewing

  • Design prompts and visual examples

  • A downloadable PDF pattern

  • A comment section to ask questions and get feedback from Tara

  • Printable coloring pages

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Start Sewing-$38

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5 star rating

Month 3 Abstractions - Squares and Rectangles

Margie Rohrbach

Combining the colors was a real challenge for me! And then I became obsessed. Oh dear.

Combining the colors was a real challenge for me! And then I became obsessed. Oh dear.

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Course curriculum

    1. Introduction & Pattern Download

    1. Color Palette

    2. Cutting Fabrics

    1. Sewing the Strip Sets

    2. Option 1 - Designing and Sewing

    3. Option 1 - Ruler Free

    4. Option 2 - Designing the Layout

    5. Option 2 - Sewing the Block

    6. Option 2 Ruler Free- Sewing the Blocks

    7. Option 2 Ruler Free- Sewing the Layout

    1. Handsewing the Block

    2. Handsewing the Block Pt 2

About this course

  • $38.00
  • 12 lessons