Modern Jazz Improvised Modern Sampler Pattern by Helen Howes

Description

In 2016 Helen was asked to make a quilt with a series of Improv blocks to make a sampler quilt for The Quilter magazine.  Improv blocks are particularly useful as they get trimmed to exact sizes, so perfect for both total beginners and groups.

This pattern is an expansion on those ideas, and was prepared to accompany the 2019 Quiltfest Exhibit of the resulting delicious and most-varied quilts. This version  uses an Oakshott Fabrics Aruba pack of fat eighths plus about 2 metres of white.  Helen  has also made this quilt in many other fabrics and they all look just as lovely.

It’s very easy to make. Beginner-level machine sewing with an advanced result…

The pattern also has images of a few of the somewhat wildly different quilts made with the same ideas

Finished size is approx 48 inches square, but you can make any size and shape you like from these instructions…

You can also find an instant download pattern in our Shop, so you can start as soon as you want.