Floral Improv in Hollywood FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

“Floral Improv” in Hollywood, FL

ByEllen Lindner

Most of my classes are geared toward somewhat traditional quilters who want to try art quilting, but aren’t quite sure where to start. Floral Improv is a perfect example of this. In it students learn how to make two types of stylized flowers without any patterns. Then, they learn about composition, and construct everything with raw edges and sketch-style stitching. Definitely new territory for most participants.

But, the group in Hollywood, FL handled it like troopers. First came the flowers.

Floral Improv in Hollywood FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Floral Improv in Hollywood FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Floral Improv in Hollywood FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Then, composing the flowers into a pleasing arrangement. No leaves and stems to start with.

Floral Improv in Hollywood FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Sorry, but I didn’t record who made this. If anyone knows, please tell me.

Finally, the stems and leaves are added.

Floral Improv in Hollywood FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Denise’s strong contrasts create a lot of drama.

 

Floral Improv in Hollywood FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Nora tried a few additional things on her own, which I heartily endorse.

 

Floral Improv in Hollywood FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Ellen successfully used some small strips (as stems) that she had leftover from a previous project.

 

Floral Improv in Hollywood FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Robbin chose very subtle stems and leaves, allowing the flowers to POP.

 

Floral Improv in Hollywood FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Betty had hers almost ready for stitching. (And, yes, we had a younger sewer visit our class.)

 

Floral Improv in Hollywood FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Annette added a lot of whimsy with polka dots and plaids. They really show up well against her dark background.

I did a shortened class for this group, so they didn’t get to do a lot of stitching. Can you believe they achieved all of this in only 4 1/2 hours? It was a very successful day!

Ellen Lindner
P.S. I’d love to come teach this class for your group.

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2 Comments

  1. Hi Ellen, I really enjoyed taking your floral improv class. You have a great personality and are so knowledgeable that we just soaked up the knowledge! Thanks and hope to see you again!

    Reply

    1. Thanks, Betty. I really enjoy teaching and I greatly appreciate your comment.

      I hope I can come south again one of these days!

      Reply

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