Artful Improv
- 95 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Learn to use simple design principles to create unique improvisational quilts.
Cindy Grisdela Books
Cindy Grisdela is an accomplished fiber artist with over three decades of experience crafting captivating wall quilts. Drawing inspiration from the natural world outside her studio window, she translates the colors and textures of pebbles, water currents, and bird wings into contemporary art quilts. Grisdela views fabric as a painter might view paint, deeply exploring the interplay of color and texture in her work. Her artistic journey has evolved from traditional quilting to a modern, improvisational style, encouraging students to embrace creative freedom and let go of rigid patterns to discover the excitement of the unknown in their own artistic process.
Take on color and creativity with improv quilting!Find inspiration in Improv and start your journey with bold colors and unique designs! Improv expert Cindy Grisdela shares the design principles and construction strategies for successful quilts every time. Explore three different ways to create improvisationally, from the easiest―using one block in different colors and orientations―to combining block units using various techniques―to aspirational, free cutting the entire quilt and designing it on the wall before sewing. Finished creations result in one-of-a-kind artwork!