Welcome!
I’m Cindy Grisdela – an Artist, Teacher, and Author from Reston, VA.
Color and texture are the driving forces behind my contemporary art quilts. Browse my site to see how I combine line and shape, then add stitching lines to create texture and dimension – a process I like to think of as painting with fabric and thread.
See the headings below for information on my books, Artful Improv and Adventures in Improv Quilts, my lectures and workshops, and my on demand classes.
I've recently begun offering Independent Zoom workshops that run for three 3 hour sessions over 3 weeks. Sessions are recorded for later viewing. Visit the shop for my newest class--Artful Improv Medallion--starting in December.
Latest News From Cindy
New Solo Show at Reston Art Gallery!
I’m pleased to announce my new solo show at the Reston Art Gallery & Studios in Reston, VA. The show is called Textile Paintings and it showcases 18 of my abstract wall quilts in a variety of sizes and colors. The quilts range from larger statement pieces to smaller works that are mounted on…
Abstracting from Art in Colorado
I’m just back from an inspiring teaching trip to Colorado–five days of Abstracting from Art at the Estelle Center for Creative Arts in La Veta. I had nine enthusiastic students who came with a range of inspirations to jumpstart their creativity–from paintings to photographs to woven rugs. As you can see from the collage above,…
New Book Available for PreOrder!
I’m excited to announce that my third book, Freehand Curve Quilts: Improv Techniques for Creative Play & Bold Expression, is available for preorder! The book will be released on January 27, 2026 by C&T Publishing. Join me for a deep dive into the world of cutting curves freehand without a pattern. You’ll learn the basics…
