Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Strippy Improv Workshop

Our own Lisa Ruble will share her Strippy Improv technique with us on June 25, 2022.  The workshop will be from 10 am to 2 pm. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. for setup.  

We'll be meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Kalamazoo. The address is 504 S. Westnedge (corner of Westnedge and Cedar). The doors are on the west side of the building. We’ll be meeting in the basement, but there is an elevator. 

We’ll be using Lisa  strippy improv technique on your choice of patterns available in her Etsy shop: Circles, Hearts, Holiday or Halloween. All patterns use the same basic technique: strippy improv piecing on a foundation and then reverse applique on top to create the desired shapes for each block.  GLMQG members can check their email for a discount code!

No preregistration is required. 

Supply list:

  • Pattern of choice (print out templates at full size) 
  • Fabric requirements listed on pattern 
  • Fusible web (as listed on pattern)
  • Muslin or other foundation fabric (as listed on pattern)
  • Sewing machine 
  • Cutting board, mat and rulers (12” square and a 3” x 12” or similar recommended for blocks)
  • Personal mini ironing board and iron (highly recommended, as we’ll be pressing after each seam) 
  • Basic sewing supplies

Strippy Improv Circles
Strippy Improv Circles



Strippy Improv Holiday
Strippy Improv Holiday


Strippy Improv Hearts
Strippy Improv Hearts


Strippy Improv Halloween
Strippy Improv Halloween