Adventures in Improv Quilts: Master Color, Design & Construction

by Cindy Grisdela

Overview

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!

• Master three different improvisational styles to create original works of art

• Design and construction process made easy with expert strategies

• Guided exercises will have you creating stunning Improv quilts in no time!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644030707
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	09/25/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	44 MB
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About the Author

Grisdela, Cindy Bio: Cindy Grisdela is an award-winning fiber artist with over 30 years of experience creating eye-catching quilts. She travels extensively all over the country teaching and lecturing to guilds and groups, and her quilts have been published in books and magazines. She lives in Reston, Virginia. cindygrisdela.com

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

How to use this book 9

What is improv? 11

No rules in improv

Ask "What if?"

Use a design wall

Where to start?

Choose color and size

Your quilting DNA

Solids versus prints

Organizing fabrics

Using leftovers

Choosing a color palette 23

The color wheel

Color palettes

Combining palettes

Elements and principles of design 34

Anatomy of improv: three ways to create improvisationally 43

One repeating unit

Multiple block units

Free cutting and sewing

Techniques and Guided Exercises 49

Easy Multiple-Cut Curves 50

Playing with Colors Guided Exercise 51

Retro Circles Guided Exercise 54

Controlled Log Cabin Puzzle-Style 57

Blue Puzzle Guided Exercise 58

Freehand Curves 66

Blue Confetti Guided Exercise 67

How Do You Know It's Finished? 72

Turn it upside down

Let it marinate

Trust your instincts

Add Texture With Quilting 76

Walking foot

Echoing designs with freehand straight lines

Combining motifs in the same quilt

Graffiti-style quilting

Choosing batting and thread

Student Gallery 88

Resources 94

About the Author 95