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In Stitches, Volume 10

Michelle Jibson — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:49:00 GMT

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In this issue:

Kathleen Probst shares her thoughts on working in a series and gives invaluable advice.

Lisa Flowers Ross explores logographs as motifs on quilts.

Luke Haynes talks about his socially conscious work.

Lura Schwarz Smith teaches all about enhancing digital fabrics.

Christina Brown shows how to cast silk paper into amazing 3-D shapes.

Gail Ellspermann shares her techniques for using stencils to create unique fabrics.

Sarah Ann Smith provides helpful tips for coping with unusually shaped quilts.

Tracy Page Stilwell teaches how to make whimsical covered buttons.

You'll also learn how to add depth and dimension with machine stitching by following Susan Brubaker Knapp's expert guidance, be inspired by the world-traveling quilts of Jenny Bowker, and much more. So don't wait; get your copy today!

In Stitches Volume 9

Michelle Jibson — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:00:00 GMT

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In this issue, Carol Anne Grotrian shares her fascinating shibori and indigo-dyed work in an informative interview. Jill Jensen explores woodcut prints on fabric, and Norma Schlager shares her ingenious solution for quilting large quilts. Learn all about Janet Lasher’s modern khipus, or knotted cords, and find out how to create texture from digital prints with Kathyanne White. Be inspired by Eileen Lauterborn’s colorful and energetic quilts. Discover how to make Carol Sloan’s reverse appliqué sketchbook covers, and begin adding expressive hand and machine stitching to your quilts using Susie Monday’s expert technique.

There’s much more that will inspire you to create and explore, so check it out!

In Stitches Volume 8

Michelle Jibson — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:34:00 GMT

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In this issue, Candy Glendening takes you to her sunny outdoor dye studio for faux snow dyeing. You'll learn a fast and easy way to add text to your projects with Jeannie Palmer Moore. Virginia A. Spiegel guides you on a monoprinting adventure, and Lisa Kerpoe teaches about texture gels and pastes. Lynne Bruning sets off to explore the brave new world of conductive threads and fibers. Cynthia St. Charles shares her eco-conscious and nature-inspired work, while Linda Colsh talks about telling stories in fiber. Discover the latest apps for your art, and play along with our newest collaborative project--the Surface Design Renga. You'll find so much to spark your creativity and motivate you to get creating!

In Stitches Volume 7

Michelle Jibson — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:39:00 GMT

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Welcome to the seventh issue of Quilting Arts In Stitches! Inspiration abounds with informative videos, gorgeous photos you can zoom in on, and gallery slideshows to amaze and delight you. Play along with Terry White as she spends the day experimenting in her studio with thread and color. Learn as Carol Watkins shows you how to make free-motion machine lace. Get up close and personal with Sarah Symes's breathtaking quilts. Be inspired by Kathy Loomis to start your own daily sewing project, and sharpen your hand embroidery skills. Explore the decorative stitches on your machine with Karen Linduska. Watch Ana Buzzalino explain why a stitch sampler sketchbook is a great idea. Add needle-felted texture with Samantha Pope's guidance. There's so much more, so grab your iPad and head to the studio!

In Stitches Volume 6

QAinstitches — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:06:00 GMT

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In Issue 6, Abigail Brown shares her remarkable wire and fabric birds and Betty Busby shows how she translates inspiration from microscopic images into stunning art quilts. Nancy G. Cook creates striking quilts with dense echo quilting. Barbara Schneider explores the art of wabi-sabi with large-scale, three-dimensional leaves. In our new feature, Then & Now, Sandra Donabed tells all about the history of Redwork and then shows how she incorporates it into her own contemporary work. Find inspiration in Tracy Stilwell’s mixed-media doll and make your own! Lindsey Murray removes any confusion on how to achieve perfect thread tension with a fully-animated article that explains how stitches are formed and how, with simple adjustments, you can improve the quality of your stitches. And there’s much more, including a fun quiz and a review of products to make your free-motion stitching easier and pain-free.

Chockfull of videos, photos and slideshows, In Stitches makes the perfect studio companion. Download this exciting eMag today and prepare to be inspired!

In Stitches Volume 5

QAinstitches — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:53:00 GMT

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Learn new techniques and exciting twists on existing techniques with interactive features such as colorful slideshows, pan-and-zoom photographs, informative videos and detailed illustrations. Get up close and personal with each project by enlarging photos to see the tiniest details. Pause and replay videos for virtual private lessons from nationally known and fresh, new artists.

In Issue 5, explore three-dimensional stitch techniques with Barbara Forrister while she shows you how she creates life-like wildflowers. Larkin Van Horn continues the 3D theme with beaded fiber reliquaries featuring both hand and machine stitching. Cheryl Sleboda introduces the cutting-edge technology of Electroluminescent Wire and you can "flip the switch" to turn these revolutionary quilts on and off! Amanda McCavour creates remarkable full-scale installations of drawings made of simply thread and stitching. You will also learn how to combine machine and hand stitching to create beautiful pieces with Carol Ann Waugh. Find all of the details on our latest challenge and start next year off with a creative and inspirational bang. And there's much more!

Chockfull of videos, photos, and slideshows, In Stitches makes the perfect studio companion. Download this exciting eMag today and prepare to be inspired!

In Stitches Volume 4

QAinstitches — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:49:00 GMT

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Today's leading quilt artists bring their tips and tricks right to your studio! Introducing the latest eMag from Quilting Arts...in Stitches 4!

Explore all of the interactive features, like slide shows of images that you can zoom in close enough to see every stitch, and videos you can play, pause, and repeat to your heart's content. You'll also discover step-by-step instructional articles, printable materials lists, printable pages, bios for all the contributing artists, and so much more!

Learn essential techniques and how-tos in this beautiful 4^th volume, including:

Blending colors to make unique thread paintings with Lauren Evatt Finley.
How to make an impact with thicker threads with Elin Waterston.
The pain-free way to stitch sticks and stones with Jane Dávila.
Making your stitches come alive with texture with Dijanne Cevaal.
And so much more!

In Stitches Volume 3

QAinstitches — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:12:00 GMT

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Quilting Arts in Stitches Volume 3, our newest digital product, is chock full of videos of your favorite quilt artists showing you their best hints and tips. And zooming in on any of the slideshows of gorgeous art quilts is nearly as good as holding them in your own hands.

Inside this eMag, you'll find exceptional content, videos galore, slideshows with zoom capabilities, scrolling informational and tip boxes, step-by-step instructional articles, printable materials lists, printable pages, bios for all the contributing artists, and so much more!

Articles and Projects include:

Turning sketches into beautiful art quilts with Gwen Hedley
Exploring how to combine machine and hand stitching to create various art quilts with Natalya Aikens
Learning how to add shadows and patterns when quilting complex scenes with Terry Grant
Taking a journey to the Congo in our new series-Around the World in Stitches: Kuba Rafia Textiles with Lisa Shepard Stewart
Exploring what happens when combining shiny, hard metals with soft, flexible textiles with Judy Coates Perez
And so much more!

In Stitches Volume 2

QAinstitches — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:14:00 GMT

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Introducing the second edition of Quilting Arts in Stitches!

Our first dynamic digital eMag was a great success, so we couldn't wait to bring volume 2 to you! Inside this eMag, you'll find exceptional content, videos galore, slideshows with zoom capabilities, scrolling informational and tip boxes, step-by-step instructional articles, printable materials lists, printable pages, bios for all the contributing artists, and so much more!

Articles and Projects include:

Artist Profile with Marianne Burr, including a zoom slideshow with numerous art quilt images
A colorful stitched and painted camera strap project with Michelle Allen
Liz Kettle's primer on using metallic threads
Insight from Lyric Kinard on using stitch as a design element
Pokey's studio visit with art quilter Judith Trager, plus more from Judith
Tips for making a stitchery workbook
Ideas for making screen-printed fabric pendants
Deborah Boshert's approach to using sheers for stitched silhouettes
Embroidered silk cuffs by Jackie Cardy
And much more!

Quilting Arts In Stitches

QAinstitches — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:52:00 GMT

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Challenge Yourself

In Quilting Arts in Stitches, we challenged you to stitch a filler stitch inspired by Leah Day; follow Beryl Taylor’s lead and create a sampler comprised of hand stitching: create a lush needle-felted piece such as that by Jane LaFazio: or stitch up a whimsical brooch to swap with someone else. Here’s how to share your artwork in our photo galleries:

Upload your artwork in the QA in Stitches photo gallery. Make sure your jpeg, png, or gif file is under 5 MB in size or it won’t load properly.
In the description box, tell us about your piece.
In the tag field, tag your entry with one of the following descriptors: filler stitch, stitch sampler, brooch, or needle-felted sampler.
Brag to all of your stitching friends and encourage them to go have a look at your work!

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