Improv Cushion by Chris English for Young Quilters

Turn found material into beautiful new creations with quilt maker Chris English. Watch how he transforms two unwanted shirts and a fat quarter into a striking improv pieced cushion before your eyes using both hand and machine-quilting. Throw rules out of the window, be free and enjoy following this tutorial.
All you need is roughly two XL shirts and a Fat Quarter (50cm x 55cm or approximately 20in x 22in)
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00:00 Intro
00:44 Let's Get Started
01:13 Deconstruct Shirts
03:35 Cutting Strips
05:21 Assembly of Strips
06:18 Chain Piecing
07:08 Made a New Piece of Fabric
07:37 Where the Magic Happens!
14:04 Making Blocks
15:56 First Block
17:54 Super Fun Bit
18:20 Fabric Choices
19:13 Press the Blocks
19:35 Fabric Weights
20:20 Endless Possibilities
20:46 Sewing the Blocks Together
21:30 Chain Piecing Blocks
23:07 Basis of the Cushion Cover
24:08 Wadding and Basting
25:45 Quilting Time
26:40 Machine Quilting
29:25 Cross Hatching
30:53 Trimming
31:15 Hand Quilting
31:51 Classic Quilting Stitch
33:58 Cross Stitch
35:25 Quilters' Knot
35:50 Bird Foot Stitch
37:18 Other Stitching Ideas
38:22 Cushion Back
41:12 Inserting your Cushion
42:39 Focus on your Finished Product
43:34 Fabric Sourcing
44:12 What to Sew Next?
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[@peterlilley6836]

Hi Chris teresa here I absolutely luv the way you work your imagination is great I love the x stitches and the green is beautiful if you said two shirt sleeves the cushions so interesting I luv Huddersfield what a lovely place we live improv is great I remember when you first came on the scene wow luv teresa

[@hld123]

Chris, I love your style and technique in quilting. I have been saving various fabrics from clothing I have worn through the years. I believe my stash will look great if I follow your style of creations. Thank you for sharing!

[@szelop]

When I saw you put the front button up as the other side I laughed because I have made pillow covers like this! I found a gorgeous shirt at the thrift store & made one for a friend. The colors were so unique & they matched my friend’s decor! I was thrilled with your contrasting backs!

[@celinevukson8754]

Enjoy “random nature” and Chris’s inspiring words, “Never worry about perfect.”

[@karen1351]

LOVE that you’re using recycled material, especially mixing the textures. Don’t be perfect….be amazing! I hope Chris sees this comment. I really enjoyed watching your tutorial. 🎉

[@TheQuiltersGuild]

Thanks so much! We have passed on your comment to Chris. :)

[@wlwolfe1]

Ahhh yes Indeed, enjoying the awesome way of your thinking, outside of the box! 🇨🇦👍👍💖🦋🌈

[@suecortes1590]

Hello I justo met You with Kate at the last homely house, like your peoyect, I Will Definetively go for it,

[@Flairatic1146]

Love this method. Really enjoyed the tutorial especially as Chris is really generous with the information he passes on. Thank you.🙏

[@stevesteve350]

What a great teacher and seems like a really nice person, as well. Would love to see more of him teaching.

[@kathrynbarker7967]

A very very talented man, creativity on fire! Nice to see you with your own channel Chris!

[@Westernwilson]

I do not enjoy finding, reclaiming or using recycled fabrics, but I do love this assembly technique Chris! I have a box of my Dad's wool shirts which I put aside to make a memory item out of when he passed, but nothing felt quite right: your cushion process is just the process I was looking for, thankyou!

[@lindasalmon6074]

I found this so inspiring - love Chris's use of recycled fabrics and his whole attitude gives free reign to creativity. Thank you Chris and Quilter's Guild for a great video.

[@TheQuiltersGuild]

You are so welcome!

[@laurierapuzzi8493]

Love this! Found you via Kate. Avid fan of you both now!

[@merlegriff7462]

Love the use of different colour threads for the quilting, great recycling idea

[@carolferrett3200]

That was a great video - a beautiful end product without being too precious in the execution. Very inspirational !

[@betsiemathews7934]

Thank you Chris for your inspirational video tutorial. I am so excited to get started with recycled clothing material!

[@bridgetplunkett7630]

Love this so much. Using the two halves of the shirt at the back to create an opening with no fuss is so great. Inspiring for me who has only done a small amount of quilting yet. Many thanks Mr English

[@TheQuiltersGuild]

It's great isn't it! We hope you continue with more quilting! There are lots more videos accessible when you become a member of The Quilters' Guild. Find out more about us and join at www.quiltersguild.org.uk

[@reginac9793]

I love this method and your background music when your sewing. Excellent use of materials!

[@reginac9793]

I loved, “I never worry about perfect “! What you do is happiness for your soul… that’s my model! Your a GEM.

[@janepowell7556]

This is so neat!!!

[@lindsaygarrett115]

Fantastic Chris, I really need to be less ‘uptight’ when I’m in the planning process!!

[@emmalauer1351]

Amazing. I love the randomness. Discovered you from watching you on a "The Last Homely House" video.

[@Barbara-zy6ly]

This is great and so encouraging. thank you so much! Great idea😊

[@mandee110]

Hello! I love your style Chris. I am going to try this out! It looks really fun. :D

[@gwynhigginson4871]

Inspiring

[@johannalaurila4579]

Very inspiring❤

[@eunicezarro2641]

Brasil Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷♥️♥️♥️♥️👏👏👏👏👏