Quilting Arts Workshop Previews

Contemporary Fabric Collage: Design, Stitch, & Finish with Deborah Boschert

chris french — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:06:00 GMT

Join fiber artist Deborah Boschert as she shares her approach to fabric collage using a variety of materials, including sheers and other unexpected fabrics, as well as free-motion work and hand-stitched details. Deborah imparts design strategies, and she guides viewers through the process of selecting an inspiring collection of fabrics. Her method for easy construction is based upon a combination of fusing and stitching. Learn to add accents and details to your fabric collage with sheer fabrics, free-motion quilting, and personalized hand embroidery. Deborah also shares a variety of finishing methods. Learn to create graphically appealing quilts with easy and straightforward methods!

Mixed-Media Quilt Art: Creating with Paint, Stitch, & Canvas with Jeannie Palmer Moore

chris french — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:01:02 GMT

Learn to make a mixed-media quilt using a variety of fun and non-intimidating techniques with artist Jeannie Palmer Moore. Following Jeannie’s step-by-step process, you can achieve a painterly style on a piece that includes stitched outlines and layers of interest from transfers and paper elements.

Get started by tracing and then free-motion stitching a simple contour drawing on canvas. Next, water-soluble crayons are used to color the design (no need to stay within the lines). The colors are blended using a paintbrush, and Jeannie demonstrates basic design techniques, including how to create dimension with shadows and highlights. To build up the layers and create more interest, newsprint transfers (on organza) and transfers from color photocopies are added. Jeannie shares two techniques for making transfers: a full image transfer and a deconstructed image transfer using a Thermofax screen. And finally, one more mixed-media element is added: stitched deli-wrap paper.

Join Jeannie to learn her methods for combining all of these techniques into a colorful mixed-media quilt.

Digital Design for Screen Printing: Creating Mini Canvas Screens for Surface Design with Margaret Applin

chris french — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:54:05 GMT

Explore the possibilities for working in a series using simple imagery, photo-editing software, screen printing, and basic coloring tools! Artist Margaret Applin shows how to create successful imagery for a series of mini-canvas Thermofax® screens that can be used for fiber art, as well as for mixed-media artwork.

You'll start with your own drawings or trace from a photo you’ve taken. After creating a few simple images on paper, the images are transferred to the computer. Margaret provides a thorough demonstration, using Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 10, on how to create brushes from the imagery, and then she shows how to strategically layer the imagery to produce a selection of related images that can be made into Thermofax screens. Note: A Thermofax machine is not needed for this process; Margaret uses an online service to have her screens made.

Next, Margaret demonstrates her screen-printing technique. The resulting image is a unique negative print that can be colorfully enhanced with further surface design. Margaret shows her methods for adding color with acrylic craft paints, water-soluble pastels, and Derwent Inktense Blocks, and she concludes by sharing a gallery of finished pieces. Prepare for a new adventure in digital design, screen printing, and beyond!

Art Quilt Design with Hand-Carved Printing Blocks with Cynthia St. Charles

chris french — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:46:47 GMT

Discover how to create a dynamic textile art surface with remarkable depth and texture! Join fiber artist Cynthia St. Charles for an adventure that combines printmaking and quilting.

Cynthia demonstrates how to design and make simple hand-carved printing blocks. Then she shows how to use the hand-carved printing blocks to create an expressive scene that is unique to you, the artist. The printing creates a translucent layer that allows the underlying background to be revealed, while the printed surface tells the story.

Follow along as Cynthia shares ideas and options for creating a pleasing quilt composition: the fabric background can be a whole cloth piece of hand-dyed or hand-painted fabric, or it can be collaged or pieced from separate block-printed units. Finally, Cynthia guides viewers through her approach to finishing, from machine quilting through fused bindings that are printed and quilted to match the quilt design.

Marbled Fabric Surface Design: Working with Floating Paints, Stencils, & More with Jo Fitsell

chris french — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:38:05 GMT

Go through step-by-step processes working with floating paints and stencils in this fun workshop video. Learn how to float a very thin layer of paint on the surface of thickened water and then how to lift the paint design off the surface and onto a piece of fabric. This is such a thin layer of paint that they fabric will not become crispy or hard and is easy to work with once painted. Get tips for preparing fabric by removing the sizing and soaking it in an alum bath, to help the paint adhere to the fabric.

Also discover how to create the thickened water surface on which the paints will be floated, using carrageenan (a thickening agent made from seaweed). Learn how to make and use stencils on the surface, choose colors for subsequent layers, and much more. Finally, learn the process for drying, rinsing, and curing. See each possibility illustrated with a finished sample and a live demo.

This gorgeous marbled fabric makes for great material to stitch with machine or by hand. There are no two marbled pieces alike. Have fun creating unique pieces and watch what the paint creates. The possibilities are endless so let your imagination run wild!

With this Quilting Arts Workshop™ video, you'll open a world of new options for surface design with Jo’s techniques for marbling fabrics!

Three-Dimensional Fiber Art: Shape & Texture, Light & Shadow with Barbara Schneider

chris french — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:31:45 GMT

Explore methods for creating three-dimensional fiber art with quilt artist Barbara Schneider. Focusing particularly on two techniques that she developed in creating her Leaf Series, Barbara guides viewers step-by-step through her process for creating shaped textile artwork in this exciting workshop video.

Starting with an introduction to her work, Barbara shares thoughts on inspiration—specifically the way her work is influenced by the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi (finding beauty in things that are imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete). Next, Barbara shares her fabric collage technique, which includes creating the template, layering fabrics, adding sheer overlays to create the effect of shading and texture, and toning with colored pencils. Also included in this section is a stitching demo in which Barbara shows her process for creating the veins, whorls, and marks on her pieces.

The second design technique covered in this video is the digital printing process Barbara uses for other pieces. Then Barbara demonstrates how to bring the pieces to life by shaping them so they catch the light and become three-dimensional. She also demonstrates cutting techniques to create lacy effects and serrated edges. Finally, Barbara shares examples of her finished artwork, including leaves, pods, and vessels.

Prepare to be inspired to create textile art with undulating sculptural surfaces that capture light and shadow in this inspirational Quilting Arts Workshop™ video.

Free-Form Fabric Art: Cut, Piece, and Create without Rules with Rayna Gillman

chris french — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:22:02 GMT

Get past your creative slump and dive into a fun, refreshing, no-stress approach to pieced quilt design! Learn how to screen print fabrics using Thermofax screens. Explore Rayna’s methods for free-form cutting and piecing. Play with commercial fabrics, hand-printed fabrics, and hand-dyed fabrics.

By combining colors without worrying about what goes, you can create a stash of one-of-a-kind units you can use any time! Even create a design wall to arrange and rearrange your units into a pleasing composition. Finally, find out Rayna’s technique for finishing quilts with a facing.

Revive your creativity with Rayna’s fun and freeing methods!

Digital imagery in Fiber Art: Using Textured Backgrounds for a Painterly Effect with Wen Redmond

chris french — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:09:44 GMT

Join fiber artist Wen Redmond and learn her captivating technique for adding unusual dimension to fiber art with textured photographs.

First, you'll journey through Wen’s step-by-step process for printing a photograph on a textured background by spreading lightweight molding paste onto a stabilizer base and adding textural markings. Then, learn how to add another layer after the substrate dries by using it as paper in an inkjet printer. You'll also discover tips and tricks for printing using both Adobe® Photoshop® and Microsoft® Word to create a painterly photo thin enough to be sewn and manipulated. Finally, you'll love adding finishing layers by playing and experimenting with textured mediums!

Embark on a wonderful and fun journey with Wen Redmond and celebrate the limitless possibilities of combining digital photography and texture.

Rebel Quilting: Thinking Outside the Block with Jamie Fingal

chris french — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:08:36 GMT

Join award-winning art quilter Jamie Fingal to learn her approach to making a quilt with unconventional materials...the rebel way! Jamie incorporates many different kinds of fabrics into her artwork, and on this DVD she demonstrates just how successfully they can be fused and used in fun and imaginative ways. Jamie guides viewers through the process of determining the best color palette choices, and she offers an in-depth exploration of design while working with several basic geometric shapes. While learning Jamie’s approach, viewers will see her work progress into a 4-panel piece, in which the sections are separated by a variety of trims, including zippers. The DVD includes a section on free-motion machine quilting, with Jamie demonstrating how she quilts the panels and how she adds the trims. Final details are added, the backing is attached, and Jamie shares her unusual (and simple) addition of hanging tabs. Viewers will appreciate Jamie’s planned and thoughtful approach, in combination with her freeing and unexpected methods—the rebel quilter way.

Surface Design: Printmaking with Everyday Objects with Leslie Tucker Jenison

chris french — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:04:08 GMT

Nothing fancy required! On this DVD, textile artist Leslie Tucker Jenison demonstrates how to create unique patterns and marks on cloth and paper using a variety of post-consumer objects. Demonstrations include the preparation of thickened dyes, screen printing (using everyday items to create resists); batching; and the lamination of paper to cloth (as a method for image transfer).

And there’s much more! Leslie also shows how to use three unique surface design techniques—soy wax printing, gelatin monoprinting, and stamping—to make marks on fabric. To clearly illustrate the variety of results one can achieve, Leslie demonstrates each technique using the same group of household objects throughout. For an in-depth lesson on surface-design techniques for fabric and paper, check out this jam-packed DVD!

Machine Stitching & Painting Quilts: From Start to Finish with Ana Buzzalino

chris french — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:57:08 GMT

Join art quilter Ana Buzzalino to explore two distinct approaches to creating painted and stitched quilts. One method is to first create a quilted canvas (“quilt first, then paint”); the second method is to paint a wholecloth design first, and then quilt. Ana teaches her painting technique (used for both approaches), discussing the tools and materials, as well as background painting, detail work, and blending techniques. By using a consistent painted motif throughout, Ana illustrates the diverse results one can achieve. She also demonstrates ways to machine quilt a painted piece, including different filler motifs, and she shares hand embroidery stitches. You’ll be inspired to create your own painted, quilted, and embroidered pieces.

Dynamic Quilt Design: Paint Meets Stitch with Susan Brubaker Knapp

chris french — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:49:43 GMT

Learn how to turn your photos into realistic wholecloth painted quilts. After an overview of the supplies and tools you will need, quilt artist Susan Brubaker Knapp walks you through every step of her process. Learn how to choose the right photo, trace the design elements, enlarge your drawing, and print it out. Next, Susan covers basic color theory and provides instruction on mixing paint colors, shades, and tints. She discusses how to approach painting your piece and how to add shadows and highlights for greater realism. And finally, Susan demonstrates how to use stitch to bring your painted piece to life with thread sketching and quilting. She also shares numerous pieces of her own work as examples of the details and texture that can be added through thread sketching and quilting. Don't miss out on this inside look at Susan's latest techniques.

Dyeing to Stitch: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Colorful Fabric Art with Candy Glendening

chris french — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:40:36 GMT

In this comprehensive DVD, fiber artist Candy Glendening shares all! From her dyeing techniques and explorations into color theory, to her approach to quilting and “free-motion machine sketched” motifs, Candy takes viewers step-by-step through her creative process. Learn how Candy uses low-water immersion dyeing with fiber-reactive dyes to create single-hued and multihued cotton fabrics for use in her art. Candy’s recipes for 6 luscious jewel-tone hues are included on the DVD. You’ll learn how Candy’s training as a research scientist allows her to dye a very specific color and consistently match that color each time she dyes. She also demonstrates how she uses free-motion machine sketching as a design element in her work. Each step of the process is accompanied by specific examples that feature Candy’s unique, colorful aesthetic.

Digital Collage for Quilt Design: From Start to Finish with Diane Rusin Doran

chris french — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:31:58 GMT

Learn the basics of digital collage for use in quilts, from introductory to advanced design. Award-winning quilter Diane Rusin Doran shows how a variety of image types can be combined to create imaginative collages to print on fabric. Using Photoshop Elements 9, Diane teaches basic digital enhancement and layering techniques; discusses the role of color, value, and contrast in design; and much more. Diane explains printing, basting, and finishing options for your collage, and she demonstrates various ways to enhance your design with quilting. The DVD concludes with Diane sharing additional tips and techniques as she shows and discusses a number of her digital collage quilts. This DVD is appropriate for all levels.

Creative Machine Quilting with Elin Waterston

chris french — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:18:45 GMT

Join fiber artist Elin Waterston as she shares the fundamentals of creative machine quilting. Learn techniques and tips to gain confidence and perfect your machine quilting skills—for both free-motion work and using a walking foot. Elin provides guidance on how to create imaginative quilting designs that will enhance your artwork. Tips for auditioning designs are included, as are methods for transferring a quilting design to fabric. Elin discusses the proper tools for machine quilting, provides information about needle and thread types, and guides you through setting up your machine and warming up. Numerous quilting demos cover both free-motion work and quilting with a walking foot. Expand your horizons and learn how to develop, draw, and stitch your own quilting designs.