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Techniques For Printing on Fabric: Free Tutorials for DIY Screen Printing, Monoprinting and More

Cate Prato — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:46:53 GMT

Printing on fabric may look complicated, but screen printing and monoprinting is easy and fun if you know some of the tricks of the trade. In this free eBook, five screen-printing and monoprinting experts will show you everything from how to make a silk screen, a gelatin monoprinting plate, and a collograph plate with simple materials from home to screen printing techniques and monoprinting techniques you’ll use over and over again.

More artwork from Jane LaFazio

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:05:49 GMT


Jane stencils, stamps, and prints on her fabric. Below right is a completed quilt, made with her personalized fabric.


A page from Jane LaFazio's journal. Jane's quilts are influenced by her sketches and watercolor paintings.

More photos of the work of Linzi Upton and the Stunt Quilters

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:00:07 GMT

More of the work of Linzi Upton and the Stunt Quilters


The entrance to the yurt.


	A quilted panel.


Linzi quilts.


	Side view of the exterior of the yurt.


The ceiling of the yurt.

More artwork by Rita Summers

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:50:10 GMT

Rita Summers' "Doorkeeper" quilt inspired an elaborate and beautiful journal. Here are more pages.

More artwork from Esterita Austin

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:47:43 GMT

Artwork by Esterita Austin.


Esterita Austin's painting of fruit was fused to organza and made part of a quilt.


	This still life inspired a painting -- soon to find its way onto a quilt!


This painting will be fused to organza.


	Birch trees are painted on parchment then fused to organza.


Painted tulips are fused to organza.

'Morning Light' by Margot Lovinger

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:33:32 GMT

"Morning Light" by Margot Lovinger is featured in "Art Quilt Portfolio: People & Portraits" by Martha Sielman

PHOTO BY RANDELL McGLASSON

Internet Safety Tips from Jane Davila

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:25:50 GMT

Don't miss Jane's online seminar, "Making Art Business Connections." It's free! Check it out here.

Mickey Lawler sand painted fabrics

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:21:36 GMT

Mickey Lawler--quilter, fabric artist, dyer, painter, and teacher extraordinaire--shared so many of her sand painted fabrics we ran out of space in the magazine! We hope you enjoy her beautiful work.

Below, "Moon Rising" by Mickey Lawler

'The Jennings Homestead' quilt's label

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:12:18 GMT

Suzanne Mouton Riggio produced an extensive label for the back of "The Jennings Homestead" quilt made by The Milwaukee Art Quilters (MArQ) members Judy Zoelzer Levine, Terri Kirchner, Suzanne Mouton Riggio, Kathleen Hughes, Deb Kinder, Chiyoko Bermant, Jane Misslich, Beth Shulman, Laura Krasinski, Sonja Pavlik, Jane Walton, Chris Kirsch, Cecilia Rotter, Nancy Kimpel (deceased), Toni Mitt, Kasia, Casey Puetz, Linda Benson, Marla Kennedy, Sandy Hendricks, Kathie Boucher, Chris Sommerfelt, Marianne Kayne, Kathleen Sweeney, Nancy Linz, Roberta Williams, and Mary Ellen Heus.

More 'Map It Out' Reader Challenge quilts

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:07:21 GMT

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The word "map" can mean different things to different people. It is a verb and a noun, and can be used in many ways, with myriad meanings. It can be a simple, folded item in the glove compartment of your car or it can be a complex, detailed plan for your future.

In the December 2012/January 2013 issue of Quilting Arts, we challenged readers to create a 10" x 12" art quilt interpreting what the word map means to them. Over 100 readers participated and we were thrilled with their creativity and ingenuity. The entries were so diverse and clever; it was difficult to choose just a handful of finalists from all of the submissions. Thank you to all who submitted a quilt for this challenge. We hope you enjoy the sampling of pieces featured here and in the magazine.

Above, Sheila McAvoy • South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
"DNA: Maps Under the Microscope"
"Genetic mapping with DNA is so fascinating-not only the visual interest of a molecule's structure but the mission of science to map the elements that influence our unique characteristics. This is a playful version of DNA to ‘Map It Out.'"

Jane Rommel • Phoenix, Arizona

“Wrinkles Map Out My Life”

“This piece was done on white muslin. I used colored pencils, embroidery, and needle felting to create this self-portrait. My wrinkles truly do map out my life.”

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The Art of Thread Sketching: Free Thread Drawing and Thread Painting Techniques

Cate Prato — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:08:34 GMT

In The Art of Thread Sketching: Free Thread Drawing and Thread Painting Techniques, five quilt artists show you how to turn machine stitching into drawings with thread. Depending on the style and density of the stitching, thread sketching and thread painting can stand on its own or be combined with other techniques to give your quilt motifs dimension and life.

Quilting Arts Gifts 2013 Gift Tag Challenge

Larissa Davis — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:38:32 GMT

We invite you to make a fiber art gift tag for the 2013 Quilting Arts Gifts™ challenge!

Using the color palette & templates in this downloadable PDF, create a tag with fabrics, papers, threads, and trims. Use your favorite surface design techniques or try something new. Incorporate traditional holiday motifs or invent your own. Here’s the perfect opportunity to think literally outside the box—the gift box, that is!

Modern Patchwork--Kevin Kosbab Lucienne Table Runner quilting patterns

Kristine Lundblad — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:40:00 GMT

Click the "download now" button for Kevin Kosbab's quilting patterns for the Lucienne Table Runner from Modern Patchwork Spring 2013.

Modern Patchwork--Kevin Kosbab potholders2

Kristine Lundblad — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:36:43 GMT

Click the "download now" button to get Kevin's quilting pattern for the potholders.

Modern Patchwork--Kevin Kosbab potholders

Kristine Lundblad — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:30:16 GMT

Click the "download now" button to get Kevin's quilting pattern for the potholders.

Modern Patchwork--J. Wilczynska square patterns

Kristine Lundblad — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:58:06 GMT

The first of three sheets of patterns, use these squares to create Joanna Wilczynska's Scrappy English Paper Piecing Pillow.

Modern Patchwork--J. Wilczynska triangle patterns

Kristine Lundblad — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:55:00 GMT

Modern Patchwork--J. Wilczynska hexagon patterns

Kristine Lundblad — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:52:57 GMT

Modern Patchwork--Laptop Computer Sleeve by Helen Gregory

Kristine Lundblad — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:42:41 GMT

More photos of Helen Gregory's Laptop Computer Sleeve

This is the front of the Laptop Computer Sleeve with the flap open. Notice the lining made from Denise Schmidt's "Chicopee" collection for FreeSpirit.


This is the reverse of the Laptop Computer Sleeve.

How to Make Pinterest Work for You - Jane Davila

Cate Prato — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:16:55 GMT

Quilting Arts Minding Your Business Columnist Jane Davila explains how to make the most of the social media platform Pinterest while protecting your images.

Pattern correction--Pathfinder Quilt

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:50:37 GMT

In the Winter 2012-2013 issue of International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene there was a template error for the "Pathfinder Quilt" by Joanna Wilczynska. The arc template is incorrect. This PDF provides a new set of the two full-size templates and replaces the templates found on p. 67. We regret this error.

Holly McLean, 'Birch Forest'

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:13:00 GMT

"Birch Forest" by Holly McLean. Holly creates depth by layering paints on fabric to create a shibori forest. She added detail with stitching and 3-D thread-painted leaves.

Sue Bleiweiss, 'Coffee Cups'

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:08:53 GMT

"Coffee Cups," by quilt artist Sue Bleiweiss, in detail. Machine quilting is by Kathy Sperino.

Kate Themel--more art from featured artist

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:05:56 GMT


In 2011, Kate Themel won both the Emerging Artist and the People's Choice awards at Quilt National for "Dandelion" (above, full view; top, detail).

More Coffee or Tea reader challenge quilts

Kristine Lundblad — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:35:15 GMT

In the October/November 2012 issue of Quilting Arts, we challenged readers to create an 8" x 10" art quilt interpreting their connection to their beverage of choice, coffee or tea. We received over 100 entries and were dazzled by the creative ingenuity of the participants. Here are some more of the finalists' quilts that we were unable to fit in the pages of the magazine, including their thoughts about the art they created.

Above: "Nana's Special Time Tea" by Carol Marlin, Indianapolis, IN

"Coffee or tea? No question. Always tea. Ever since I was very small, I have loved it. At three or four, when my mother would have her mother watch me for an occasional morning, Nana would ask if I wanted a cup of tea. I got to share a hot cup of the fragrant, warm, transparent, amber liquid with my Nana. Since that time, in every phase of my life, every cup or glass has been a constant comfort-relaxing, calming, healing. Hot or cold, it soothes my soul. This is my version of a classic Lipton tea bag and its paper envelope. The tea bag fits inside the envelope and the flap closes over the 'tear out' tag that stays attached to the string and the tea bag for steeping."

Editor's note: See page 2 of the April/May 2013 issue of Quilting Arts Magazine to see the other side of Carol's quilt and her "tea bag" insert and "tear out" tag.

"Rooibos Tea for Me" by Ethelda Ellis, Portarlington, County Laois, Ireland

"Rooibos tea, brewed in a warm teapot and poured in an old-fashioned cup and saucer with enough milk--that is what gets me going. The red colour and taste reminds me of the lovely sunshine of my homeland, South Africa, the only place on earth where the red bush is found. The fabric used for the porcelain was dyed with the same tea."

"Oh! Coffee" by Donna Blum,The Sea Ranch, CA

"Coffee wakes me up to greet the day. It makes me feel like I could run naked along the sunrise path over the ocean."

"Please Read My Tea Leaves" by Una Landreth, Timaru, New Zealand

"Tea brings memories of Dad's early morning cuppa, harvesting picnics, Mum's best china with gold rims, steam rising on a cold day-the day has begun."

"Coffee on the Dark Side" by Alice Vollaro, Adirondack, NY

"My quilt depicts how I like my morning coffee ... strong, black, and hot!"