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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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If you have any questions,
please contact Cindy Grisdela at
Cindy Grisdela
​Fabulous Freehand Curves
5-Day Workshop
Tuesday May 12 - Saturday May 16​
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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.
Basic sewing skills and a sewing machine in good working order are necessary.
Best for students with some experience with curves.
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Artist, Teacher, Author.​
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Cindy's quilt "Musings II" was accepted into Quilt National 25' at the Dairy Barn Arts Center in
Athens, Ohio. The show will be open until September 2025.
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Cindy resides in Reston, Va and travels extensively all over the country teaching and lecturing to guilds and groups, and her quilts have been published in books and magazines.
Optional but helpful
Adventures in Improv Quilts
by Cindy Grisdela
Supply List:​​​
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8-12 fat quarters (18”x 22”) or equivalent in a variety of values—lights, mediums and darks
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Sewing machine in good working order with a 1⁄4” foot
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Rotary cutter and mat – I like the 60mm rotary cutter, but bring whatever
size you like best, with a new blade
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Rulers—suggest 15” square and 6” x 12”
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Basic quilting supplies including straight pins, seam ripper, neutral thread,
scissors and/or snips for cutting threads, measuring tape, safety pins
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Batting or flannel to use as a “design wall”
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Notebook and pen or pencil to take notes
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Digital camera or phone to take photos of design options (optional)​
