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Cut large scale curves freehand without templates or patterns. Add dots, skinny lines, wonky triangles and more to give each curve its own personality, then combine them into a fun original design.
We’ll talk about color and design to create the composition as well as the techniques needed.

Best for students with some experience with curves–not for beginners. 

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• 8-12 fat quarters (18”x 22”) or equivalent in a variety of values—lights, mediums and darks

• Sewing machine in good working order with a 1⁄4” foot

• Rotary cutter and mat – I like the 60mm rotary cutter, but bring whatever

  size you like best, with a new blade

• Rulers—suggest 15” square and 6” x 12”

• Basic quilting supplies including straight pins, seam ripper, neutral thread,

  scissors and/or snips for cutting threads, measuring tape, safety pins

• Batting or flannel to use as a “design wall”

• Notebook and pen or pencil to take notes

• Digital camera or phone to take photos of design options (optional)​

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Teaching Philosophy:

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I believe that each one of us has the ability to be creative–we just need to allow our creativity space to grow. Improv is a great way to give yourself permission to play with no rules and no patterns. I encourage my students to explore their own ideas using my techniques as inspiration to design their own original art quilts. We talk about color, about simple design principles to keep in mind as you create, explore improvisational techniques that I use in my work, and discuss ideas for quilting and finishing. I enjoy teaching and my classes can be successfully adapted to different skill levels.

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                                           Optional but helpful 

                                    Adventures in Improv Quilts by Cindy Grisdela

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The supply list has been provided by the instructor. 

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Grisdela at cindy@cindygrisdela.com