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Quilting Arts TV Episode 813

Quilting Arts TV — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:16:00 GMT

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813 Outlandish Quilts

We thought outlandish quilts were the way to finish up this season. A touch of whimsy, personal causes, writing, and just over the top ideas characterize today’s show. We begin with Susan Shie – travel with us all over the exhibit floor in Cincinnati as we view some really fun quilts with lots of personality, just like the artists that create them. Then we head back to the studio for whimsical stitched brooches – that let you wear your quilts. Finally meet the experts from the International quilt association – quilting is truly international with great sources of inspiration all over the world.

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Quilting Arts TV Episode 812

Quilting Arts TV — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:04:00 GMT

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812 Landscape Quilting

The world around us is a perfect inspiration for design. On today’s show we explore landscape quilting from the perspective of 3 different artists – they all view the world just a little bit differently from each other. Our first artist is Judith Trager. She shares her tips and techniques for collages and fused landscape quilts. Then Ana Buzzalino is back one last time with resist paint techniques using discharge paste, and dyes for still life’s. Finally meet award winning quilter Noriko Endo – in Cincinnati – and see her fabulous landscape quilts.

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Quilting Arts TV Episode 811

Quilting Arts TV — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:41:00 GMT

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811 Quilts Gone Wild

Our Quilts have gone wild today- we’ve got 3 examples of designers who think not only outside the box – but off the quilt as they incorporate some really interesting materials into their art quilts. First up, Mary Pal is back – I can’t wait to show you these amazing stitched portraits using “cheese cloth.” Then it is Pokey’s turn for a new supply – leather – yes you can really embellish, paint, and design using leather. Finally, it is back to quilt festival and Cheryl Sleboda will show us how to incorporate LED lights into your quilts.

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Quilting Arts TV Episode 810

Quilting Arts TV — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:34:00 GMT

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810 Design

Part of the premise of Quilting Arts it so give you the opportunity to meet some of the top quilt artists and get to know them a little better, and to get inspiration from their design ideas. On today’s show, it is 3 different perspectives beginning with Diane Doran. She has a practical approach to quilting that includes her computer. Today we’re making a clutch purse featuring a digital design for appliquéd images. Then it’s time to meet Mary Pal – Painting is the basis for her landscape quilts, but it’s her eye for design that makes them unique. Finally, it’s back to Cincinnati as we catch up again with Maria Elkins for color theory from an expert.

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Quilting Arts TV Episode 809

Quilting Arts TV — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:46:00 GMT

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809 Mixed-Media Quilting

Today’s art quilt movement has opened up a whole new world of materials for quilting. Mixed-media is a very hot topic where our fabric is joined by fibers, thread, paint and so much more to create a new fresh look. It opens up so many possibilities for creating unique designs. Jennifer Solon is a perfect example – she’s demonstrating her mixed-media collages using hand-dyed textiles, papers, stitching, and paint. Then Jane LaFazio returns to demonstrate machine needle felting for stitched works of art. Finally, Lisa Kerpoe returns with more surface design – this time using everyday objects and a brayer on silk.

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Quilting Arts TV Episode 808

Quilting Arts TV — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:35:00 GMT

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808 Plethora of Patchwork

Today features the first of the segments we shot on location in Cincinnati – where so many of you stopped by to give us feedback on QA – thanks you so much for all of your comments and suggestions – we love to hear from you at shows and on our website. Our feature today is a plethora of patchwork – contemporary colors and fabrics are giving a whole new look to patchwork. Nancy Odem is first with her unique twist on patchwork. Then, Vivika DeNegre is back for her final project this season with a table runner featuring the top stik method and innovative linear design. Finally, let’s meet Maria Elkins at Quilt Festival for silhouette portraits.

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Quilting Arts TV Episode 807

Quilting Arts TV — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:23:00 GMT

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807 Gone to the Dogs

QA has really gone to the dogs! Join us as our pets take over today’s show. For many of us, our dogs are more than just pets – they are part of the family. So what could be more fitting than making a portrait of your favorite pet? Faith Cleary is back for a canine fabric collage featuring her yellow lab. Then let’s make our pet comfy with Vivika DeNegre’s Futon for Fido (and yes, you can make one for your favorite feline too!) Finally, keep those doggie treats off the floor as Helen Gregory makes a floor mat for under your dog’s bowl.

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Quilting Arts TV Episode 806

Quilting Arts TV — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:31:00 GMT

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806 Do it Yourself Fabrics for Quilting

For some people, one of the most interesting parts of art quilting is actually creating their own fabric. Today, Lisa Kerpoe raid the kitchen cabinets for items like oatmeal and mashed potatoes for some very unique processes for surface design. Next, Diane Doran is back for what she calls Serendipitous screen printing – take a deep breath and give yourself the change to experiment. Finally, Lynn Krawczyk is back to print fabric using freezer paper stencils.

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Quilting Arts Episode 805

Quilting Arts TV — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:38:00 GMT

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805 Quick Quilt Gifts and Decor

Art quilting is such a personal experience, but we’ve decided to share our quilts – we’re making gifts and personalizing our own work space with examples of our quilting. Diane Doran starts us out with a quilted notebook cover – every one of your friends will want one! Then it’s time to outfit your laptop with a quilted cover from Helen Gregory – they’re fashionable AND protect your computer. Finally, it’s cute and clever selvage pincushions.

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Quilting Arts TV Episode 804

Quilting Arts TV — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:31:00 GMT

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804 Stitch Intensive

Contemporary Quilting has so many faces and ideas. On today’s show we’ll spend some time again with Ana Buzzalino as she embodies the spirit of contemporary art quilting by combining painting and stitching. Then it’s thread painting at its best with Terry White – you’ve enjoyed her thread painting before but this time it is 3D. Finally we have our next segment of Save My UFO.

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Quitling Arts TV Episode 803

Quilting Arts TV — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:17:00 GMT

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803 Stitch Intensive

On today’s show we’re delving into machine stitching with tips from some of our experts. Judith Trager starts us out with free-motion satin stitch made easy. This is a stitch you’ll want to keep in your stitching arsenal, then Jane LaFazio returns with a technique using your own drawings as a basis for your free-motion work – but stitching from the back of your project! we finish up with the first of this season UFO’s. We’ve got advice for unfinished projects from our viewers. Let’s head over to our machine.

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Quilting Arts TV Episode 802

Quilting Arts TV — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:42:00 GMT

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802

It might be a technique we can’t wait to try – or maybe a favorite motif or color and sometimes we’re inspired by new media. Today’s guests share some rather novel approached. We begin with Ana Buzzalino and her technique of fabric painting for art quilts including masking, mixing and blending for unique tulips. Then it is time to create a inspiring patchwork bulletin board that doubles as a design walls to keep you ideas fresh. Finally a favorite guest – Jane LaFazio is back for a new technique for image transfers with Dura film – or using a wet medium to transfer onto vintage linens.

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Quilting Arts TV Episode 801

Quilting Arts TV — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:01:00 GMT

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801 Animal Kingdom

This episode features two unique approaches to embellishment. First, you’ll learn how to dye embellishments with Dianne Giancola, who shows how to color a range of materials to match your quilts, from buttons and bamboo sticks, to raffia and fabric trim. Then, look at zippers in a whole new way with Jamie Fingal, who shows how to create a group of small art quilts, which can be unzipped and reassembled in numerous ways. Lastly, Pokey has a discussion with quilt artist and surface designer Shelley Brenner Baird about her techniques and inspirations.

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