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Day: January 7, 2018

Planned Improv Block n.4

Planned Improv Block n.4
Planned Improv Block n.4

I am working very hard on this piece as I don’t want it to get stale. Block number four is another winner.

Author JayeLPosted on Sunday, January 7, 2018Sunday, January 7, 2018Categories 2018Tags Blocks, Piecing, Planned Improv, Process

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