Improv Quilting

An original and unique process for designing and constructing improvisational quilts developed by Irene Roderick.   

This book appeals to beginning and advanced quilters who are looking for a new creative and artistic method of quilt design and construction. A handbook for quilters who want to expand their skills and make unique, personal expressions instead of following traditional quilt methods. The author's approach is fluid and intuitive, inviting you to tap into your imagination and ingenuity in order to create one-of-a-kind quilts in your own creative voice.  The book provides instructions for design and construction accompanied by tips and tools to enable you to work freely without preconceived ideas of where the process leads.  She will ask you to learn to trust your personal experiences and instincts so that you can develop your own personal style.  
 

Irene Roderick has been an artist for most of her life. She has painted and crafted for more than fifty years. In 2015, she fell in love with quilting and now focuses exclusively on this craft. Her quilts have been the subject of solo and traveling exhibitions and have won many awards including first place at QuiltCon 2020 in the Improv category. Her work can also be seen in magazines such as Curated Quilts and Simply Moderne. Irene runs workshops showcasing her unique technique she calls “dancing with the wall.”  She lives in Austin, Texas.