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Date & Time Details: Day 1 - Settling in / Introduction | Day 2 - Learn Improv Technique | Day 3 - Quilt Design / Layout | Day 4 - Wrap up and Farewell | * Optional Outing to Quilter's Trunk Quilt Shop

Location: Hidden Falls Farm

Address: 711 Flatwoods Rd, Nancy, KY 42544, USA

Contact: Toni Raynolds
Info@hiddenfallsfarm.com
859-240-0722

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Improv Quilting: Feathers Quilt Workshop

With Mary Beth Dunn

February 26 - March 1, 2026


Where precision takes a back seat—and creativity takes flight.

Think this stunning feather quilt looks paper pieced? Think again. In this one-of-a-kind workshop, you’ll learn an improvisational technique that brings bold feathers to life—no templates, no stress, and no perfection required.

Led by the wildly talented Mary Beth Dunn, you’ll stitch flowing feathers with straight-line ease and creative freedom. Whether you’re craving color or love the rhythm of improv, this workshop is your chance to loosen up, experiment, and trust your instincts—all while creating a quilt that looks far more complex than it is.

You’ll learn how to:
✨ Play with color in bold or subtle ways using jelly rolls or curated scraps
✨ Blend solids and batiks for depth and drama
✨ Add a dynamic striped border that wraps your design like a frame
✨ Embrace imperfection while creating something extraordinary

This quilt is a statement-maker—and you’ll walk away with the confidence to recreate it again and again, each time uniquely your own.

If you’ve ever wanted to try improv but didn’t know where to start, this is the class that will change everything.


Let your creativity fly. The feathers are waiting.

Leader

Mary Beth Dunn
Kentucky-born and raised, Mary Beth Dunn is a proud “blue-blooded” quilter with a passion for teaching, creating, and sharing the joy of quilting. After retiring from a distinguished civil service career as an oceanographer with the federal government in 2014, Mary Beth dove headfirst into the quilting world—and never looked back. Known for turning complex techniques into fun, accessible experiences, Mary Beth is especially skilled in improvisational piecing and creative panel quilting. Her award-winning designs often incorporate machine embroidery and reflect her love of nature and animals—she’s designed quilts featuring everything from horses and llamas to alligators, bulls, and flamingos.…
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