QUILT STORIES - Cindy Grisdela shows how improvisation still requires interesting thought processes

[@Westernwilson]

Thanks for making the point that even when working modern or improvisationally, the classic rules of design still apply. A piece needs to work on some level and design principles get you there. Improv/modern does not mean "random".

[@alicejones314]

My style is completely different because I love batiks with their patterns, and I love applique. But these quilts are beautiful and I'm tempted to try making one. It looks like fun. Thank you for sharing.

[@CindyGrisdelaQuilts]

Thank you Alice! You can work improvisationally with batiks or other prints too!

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Thank you! 😊

[@malittlej]

I have long been intrigued by Cindy's quilts. It was lovely to hear and see her describe her thoughts in process.

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

I totally agree!

[@CindyGrisdelaQuilts]

Thanks so much Mary Ann!

[@gaylescott9571]

Lisa I loved listening to Cindy. But I didn’t write down the site she gave where she can sell some of her work. Can you please share that again?

[@janetcorrao5072]

Interesting thought process, deciding you had the basics for two quilts. Thanks for sharing!

[@CindyGrisdelaQuilts]

Thanks Janet-so far I’ve only put the first one together! I’ll get to the other one another time.

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Thanks for watching!

[@pattysampson4779]

Thank you for another fascinating video! Cindy, you are so generous to show us your process.Your quilts are exciting!

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@CindyGrisdelaQuilts]

Thanks Patty-I appreciate that!

[@TheSkisel]

Another interesting show with informative processes, Lisa. Thanks also to Cindy.

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Swamplady2]

I thoroughly enjoyed the video with Cindy and I have a few of her books and would love to have a class with her.

[@jacquihale]

I enjoyed hearing about the process that goes into improv quilts. I have always wondered about them, I am thinking this is now something that i can have a go at trying, Cindy I love your work , Thanks Lisa for bringing the Quilt Stories to us.

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@poetmargo]

Thank you so much for sharing. This was very inspirational

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Another great interview! Thank you for sharing!

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Our pleasure!

[@stephanieclark9710]

I'm inspired to buy Cindy's book and give this style a try. I am not any good at all at precision quilting, but this has enough of a "go with the flow" piecing look that perhaps, just perhaps, will work for me! I love this style and I think that Cindy's level of work is truly in the artistic realm. Captivating work!

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

You can do it!

[@patty105]

Cindy does excellent work. So inspirational, colorful and interesting.

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

It really is!

[@CindyGrisdelaQuilts]

Thanks so much Patty!

[@sandrawagner87]

Very enjoyable - Thank you

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Our pleasure!

[@0321MrsJones]

Very nice pieces and an interesting chat. Thank you for sharing tips and your thought process.

[@rosalindamartinez5237]

Thank you for your great answer.

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Any time!

[@lindsayschilling8707]

I've just discovered your "Quilt Stories" series! Yahoo! I'll be watching all of them. Thank You, from an artist & quilter, Lindsay, Sacramento, California ❤

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

so glad you found them Lindsay

[@MsBoni1]

A nice job taking us through your process. Very inspiring. I learned that negative space is a good thing. Going to my studio to edit and simplify. Thank you Lisa and Cindy .

[@CindyGrisdelaQuilts]

Thank you Boni-editing and simplifying is often a good plan with Improv!

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Wonderful!

[@winngcolrz]

Lovely!! I love no rules no templates, I create like that too.

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Wonderful!

[@rosalindamartinez5237]

I like the “what if” question.

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

me too

[@CindyGrisdelaQuilts]

It’s a great question to ask as you work through the process!

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

This was wonderful. I really enjoyed listening to her process and how she works things out. Hearing how she edits a piece is very helpful. Keep up the great work❗

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mambakind]

I really liked this very personal view of the process.

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Thanks Sarah

[@betsymoore-galinsky4858]

Your quilts look like so much fun! Cindy, do you perfectly square off your finished improv quilts, or is that part of the improv?

[@billiecorbett5824]

Love this.

[@lucillebarnes7327]

Beautiful fabrics art!

[@inekevandermolen675]

Very inspiring! Love the work of Cindy very much 🇳🇱 Thank you Lisa for all your work for the interviews!

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Thank you too!

[@CindyGrisdelaQuilts]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the interview!

[@kevinlindner2695]

From Ellen Lindner: Great job Cindy! I'm actually using scraps on an improv quilt right now and you've confirmed some of my thoughts and plans. (I call them sourdough quilts too.)

[@CindyGrisdelaQuilts]

Thanks Ellen-good luck with your project!

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jillhoddick1984]

Thank you ladies for an interesting and informative lecture. Cindy, you did a virtual lecture for SAQA Oregon region this past year and I bought your book. I am very taken with your process and palette of solids as I have a love of using hot colors in prints in my improvisational work. SAQA is having a Jump into June with a 30 Day being creative event and I am going to use solids to make bits and elements that I hope will become an improvisational quilt. I am very excited to work through your process. Thank you for sparking my interest!

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Sounds great

[@caitlinmatthews1401]

Great video of her process!

[@jeannemarklin113]

I see a strong influence from Nancy Crow, especially her Bulls Eye assignment and Circular Abstract exhibit.

[@CindyGrisdelaQuilts]

Thanks Jeanne-I’ve studied with Nancy but haven’t done those specific exercises. It’s always a surprise where inspiration comes from!

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

thanks Jeanne

[@gayleandrews8836]

Thank you for this interview! I have admired and followed some of Cindy’s work for some time. Her explanations of her process in improv was very enlightening! I have her book, but this takes that one step further. Thank you again! Strongly considering finding an online class come fall!

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katehenry2718]

Seems to be the recent fashion to weld the front and back with masses of stitching. Pretty piecing, but smashed by the quilting. It looks very stiff. Maybe wasn't intended for sleeping under.

[@rosalindamartinez5237]

What if. Is a question to answer.

[@LisaWaltonArtist]

always