Quilting Arts Workshop Previews : machine quilting designs

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.

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.