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The sewing needle is the fiber artist's pencil: you're simply drawing with thread. When you hand stitch, you can guide the direction of the thread to make a design. And when you lower the feed dogs on your sewing machine, you can stitch in any direction, too. In The Art of Thread Sketching: Free...
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My mother used to say to me, "Patience is a virtue." And I used to respond, "Why?" Fused quilt art by Frieda Anderson. I am not a naturally patient person, and while I now understand the value of this virtue, I still like to skip to the fun parts whenever possible. Which is why I...
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While Vivika is on medical leave, we're revisiting some of her most popular posts and guest bloggers are pitching in, too. Today, we're featuring this post on how Barb Forrister creates lifelike flowers with machine embroidery techniques. ~The Quilting Daily Team Flowers created with machine...
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Who doesn't love a quick and clever patchwork project, especially if the combination of fabrics and design practically guarantee the project will brighten your day? Triangle Patchwork Pouch by Ayumi Takahashi. I'm often drawn to the zakka-style designs of Ayumi Takahashi who frequently creates...
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One of the joys and privileges of working on Quilting Arts Magazine is that I get to talk to a wide variety of quilt artists and find out what makes them tick. 'Masked Self-Portrait,' 24½ " x 19", quilt art by Kate Themel. In the April/May issue of Quilting Arts I have an interview...
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The day has arrived to announce the Havel's/Fingal/Quilting Arts giveaway package winners. It was so hard to pick from all your wonderful comments, so I used a random number generator. And the winners are: Lorayle2 Elaine M Rowe meshouse We will contact you via email to get your street addresses...
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In addition to live music, great food, a hip downtown, and an energizing Texas vibe, Austin will add one more credential to its impressive resume: home of QuiltCon! A basket of goodies similar to this one--worth over $500!--will be raffled at QuiltCon. Come by Booth #324 to enter for free . QuiltCon...
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Hand-sewing techniques and embroidery are so much easier if you use the right tools. Sharp needles, tiny scissors, and exquisite threads are in every sewing kit, but the humble thimble is often overlooked. I used a combination of hand stitching, machine stitching, and paper craft techniques for these...
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I enjoy raw-edge appliqué for many reasons. It's certainly a faster way of appliqué quilting than hand appliqué and I like the extra texture it brings to my fiber art. For example, when I appliqué leaves and branches onto my nest quilts, the little wisps of thread that...
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Whether by hand or machine, there is an endless array of patterns and designs to enhance your quilts. Laura Wasilowski starts out with tips for adding hand stitches to abstract quilt blocks for texture and style. Then, Angela Walters introduces the "tiles" quilt design in free motion. We finish...
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Stitching can be its own art form and transform your quilt design. Our first guest is Ellen Anne Eddy. She has a basic lesson on darning feet and tips for choosing batting. Then, meet Laura Wasilowski as she "arts up" a traditional quilt block with fusible web. We finish up with Carol Ann Waugh...
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The modern quilt aesthetic has many elements that identify its style and we'll take a look at a few of them today. We begin with Penny McMorris and Anne Marie Chany, and a project that interprets modern quilts and offers a design challenge. Then, Angela Walters demonstrates traditional quilting designs...
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On QA TV we've always taken a contemporary approach to quilting. But did you know there is an entire movement known as modern quilting? It's a new aesthetic with clean lines and a graphic style all its own. On today's show we'll be exploring a few ways to incorporate this look. First...
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Did you know I have a crystal ball? Oh yes! It's heavily embellished and gives me insight into what you can expect to see in creative quilting during the coming year. Detail of "Tranquil Marsh-Wild Iris" by Elena Stokes. (Photo by Elena Stokes) OK, I confess, my "crystal ball"...
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Though Hurricane Sandy wreaked its havoc nearly three months ago, those most affected by the storm are still working to put their homes--and their lives--back together. The rest of the country has moved on, but relief efforts still continue in parts of New York and New Jersey, where the damage was most...