Quilting Arts TV Series 1000

Quilting Arts Episode 1013: Colorful Illusions

2012-05-17T20:54:00Z

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We often explore different ways to create unique surface effects with paints or dyes, and this episode’s designers share some very interesting ways to add and take away color. First up Jo Fitsell presents a fabric marbling technique using stencils. Next Jeannie Palmer Moore is back with a lesson on preserving the white! She shows us how to do resists on fabric using screen printing ink and then she brushes on color using dyes. We end today’s show with another “Save my UFO” segment, where Pokey offers some ideas on saving an unfinished quilt.

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Jo Fitsell's finished work

Jeannie Palmer Moore preserves the white!

Quilting Arts TV Episode 1012: Artfully Pieced

2012-05-17T20:42:00Z

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Contemporary quilters are redefining just what modern means. First, Heather Jones presents a scrappy contemporary log cabin pillow with a modern quilt aesthetic. Then meet Deborah Boschert for illuminated letters—using text as a design element for one-of-a-kind quilts. She presents a technique for creating monograms and initial letters out of foil paper. We finish up with expert Ana Buzzalino for the first of her machine quilting tutorials. Today she reviews accessories that make machine quilting easier.

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Kathleen Loomis has a unique take on piecing a quilt!

Ana Buzzalino shows you how to go from sketch to stitch!

Quilting Arts TV Episode 1011: It's One-of-a-Kind!

2012-05-17T20:35:00Z

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One of the trademark characteristics of art and artists is uniqueness. Artists pride themselves on taking a personal approach to the artistic process. This results in work that reflects their personality and is one-of-a-kind. Jo Fitsell is our first artist. She shares fabric marbling techniques to create layered and organic effects. Then meet Jeannie Palmer Moore as she creates a unique canvas for the addition of color. Finally Ana Buzzalino gives one final machine quilting lesson: using stencils as an aid for free-motion work.

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Jo Fitsell's fabric

Jeannie Palmer Moore shows us how to preserve the white!

Quilting Arts TV Episode 1010: Art Meets Stitch

2012-05-17T20:11:00Z

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This episode looks at thread and stitch and their impact on projects. Rebecca Kemp Brent starts us out with a small drawstring bag. All sorts of stitching is prominent, from the machine-embroidered redwork designs to the enhancements with needle felting, punch needle work, ribbon embroidery, and beading. Then Rayna Gillman is back for a return visit featuring her slicing techniques with hand-printed fabrics to create free-form strip sets. Finally we have another returning guest: Jane Dávila gives a lesson on combining stitch, fabric, and paper.

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A Draw String bag by Rebecca Kemp Brent

Deborah Boschert's illuminated letters

Combine stitch, paper, and fabric with Jane!

Quilting Arts TV Episode 1009: It's a Color Conundrum

2012-05-17T19:59:00Z

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Color has the ability to change the look and focus of a quilt, especially when it comes to fabric choices. Our guests on this episode change or modify their initial fabric choice for a brand new look. We begin with Rayna Gillman and a fabric makeover. She shows us how to print on cloth that needs a little help, with the express purpose of slicing it up and using in a free-form quilt. Then meet color expert Judy Coates Perez for an overview of 500 color recipes. She’s creating custom recipes for dyeing fabric based on the weight of the fabric and water to dye ratio. Finally Michele Muska creates felted placemats with Dresden and double wedding ring shapes in a traditional color palette.

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Rayna Gillman's fabric makeover

Judy Coates Perez is creating new colors using dye!

Michele Muska's felt work

Quilting Arts TV Episode 1008: Stitch, Quilt, and Finish

2012-05-17T19:52:00Z

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It’s hard to define the common elements of an art quilt, but at the most basic level all have stitching, quilting, and finishing plus the added element of a contemporary attitude. This episode begins with a segment taped on location with Valori Wells: fabric designer, sewer, and quilter. She presents a modern quilt featuring paint, embroidery, machine stitching, and specialty fabric—for an integrated design. Then Luana Rubin, trend expert and chair holder in the Color Marketing Group, returns to the show. Learn about two key trends in the industry today. We finish up—literally—with Jane Dávila who shares edge-finishing techniques involving stitch, machine decorative stitching, and stitch and paint—all suitable for small quilts.

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Valori Wells enhances fabric

Luana Rubin and fabric trends

FInish up with Jane Davila!

Quilting Arts TV Episode 1007: Paint and Dye

2012-05-17T19:42:00Z

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One key element of quilt design is fabric. Learn to create your own fabrics with paints and dyes for truly one-of-a-kind patterns. First, Marcia Derse begins with techniques for painting fabrics with silk screening paints. Hand painting fabric creates intimate marks and layers of color. Then we move to unique postcards with Marlene Glickman. They feature dyed sheers, silks, and collaged fabrics. Finally, we move to another method of fabric manipulation with Michele Muska and machine needle felting. She creates felted trees of roving, yarn, and wool onto a premade red tree skirt.

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Marcia Derse's fabric

Marlene Glickman's finished work

A felted christmas tree skirt by Michele Muska

Quilting Arts TV Episode 1006: Creative Quilting

2012-05-17T19:35:00Z

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Every once in a while we need to jump-start our creativity. Maybe it’s finding a new source of inspiration or a new supply, and sometimes it’s as simple as learning a new technique. This episode does all three. First it’s simple shibori with Jeannie Palmer Moore: learn the art of resist painting. Then meet Jane Dávila. She creates watercolor-like quilts with free-motion stitching. We end today with the first of our UFOs—those unfinished projects in need of a little inspiration.

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Resist painting with Jeannie P. Moore

Artwork by Jane Davila

Quilting Arts TV Episode 1005: Quilts at Play

2012-05-17T19:13:00Z

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Quilting is all about having fun—don’t take yourself or your quilting too seriously. We begin with Heather Jones as she stretches her improvisational piecing skills with an easy wall hanging. Then Deborah Boschert is back to create a sheer silhouette over a dramatic fabric background with free-motion stitching and clever layering of materials. We finish up with Sophie and Luana Rubin for a youthful perspective on the process of learning to quilt.

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Heather Jones' art work

Deborah Boschert's sheer silhouettes

Quilting Arts TV Episode 1004: Free-Motion Work

2012-05-17T18:42:00Z

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Free-motion stitching is a favorite topic for art quilters; unique thread patterns are an all-important layer in contemporary quilting. We begin with Ellen Anne Eddy and her free-motion techniques for making flower motifs. She’s making pattern-free embellished flowers with free-motion appliqué stitching. Then meet Lindsey Murray for some of the best quilt storage and organization tips for both your machine and your studio. Finally Ana Buzzalino presents lesson 4 of our free-motion stitching tutorials: using a basic free-motion machine quilting design in different configurations for interesting effects.

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Making free-motion flower motifs

Corseted Can Cover by Megan Lapp (as shown by Lindsey Murray)

Quilting Arts TV Episode 1003: Make it Work!

2012-05-17T18:35:00Z

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How do you make your quilting work? What determines if all of the elements come together in a harmonious way? This episode looks at some of the ways to have a finished project where all of the “pieces” come together! First up Helen Gregory shares a patchwork computer bag—it’s the choice of fabric that makes this project work. Next, we have another feature from Deborah Boschert. She offers a lesson on combining a linear background composition with organic shapes in stitch or paint—two very different elements that “work”. Finally Ana Buzzalino provides another machine stitching lesson: how to make perfect free-motion feathers.

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Helen Gregory's Laptop case

Deborah Boschert'sfinishd Art work

Quilting Arts TV Episode 1002: Experimental Quilting & Surface Design

2012-05-17T18:19:00Z

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This episode introduces some experimental concepts using both thread and paint. Learning is a lifelong process in every endeavor and especially in something as creative as quilting. Ellen Anne Eddy starts out with a demonstration of free-motion bobbin work with hand-dyed and metallic threads. Then meet Marcia Derse as she shows us resist dyeing techniques for creating unique fabric designs with infinite color combinations: first is monoprinting, and then she shows over-dyeing with thickened dyes. Finally it’s lesson 2 with Ana Buzzalino: tips and tricks to make free-motion machine quilting easier.

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Ellen Ann Eddy's free-motion bobbin work

Marcia Derse resist dyeing techniques

Quilting Arts TV Episode 1001: Modern Day Quilting

2012-05-17T17:26:00Z

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Heather Jones' scrappy contemporary log cabin pillow

Deborah Boschert's illuminated letters

Ana Buzzalino's free-motion machine quilting accessories