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Go Free Form with Sylvia Schaefer, Fresh Quilting 213

Be daring and explore free form quilting. Contemporary quilt artist Sylvia Schaefer deconstructs traditional designs and makes them explode into new motifs. Blogger and teacher Christina Cameli shares ideas for making arcs in free-motion quilting. Designer Anna Maria Horner throws the rules out the window with free-form applique… Read More

Minimalism and Improv with Nicole Neblett, Fresh Quilting 212

Less is often so much more. Minimalist quilt designer Nicole Neblett designs with negative space to achieve the modern aesthetic. Designer Luana Rubin shares inspirations from her world travels and lasting connections with quilters around the globe. Improv quilt artist Leslie Tucker Jenison cuts, pieces and sews curves… Read More

Using Mixed Media with Krista Fleckenstein, Fresh Quilting 211

Mix fabrics, colors and prints to make a modern statement. Krista Fleckenstein makes mixed media applique with die cut shapes of wool, leather, felt and linen. Modern quilter Riane Menardi shares ideas for promoting your guild through local media. Christina Cameli mixes rulers with free motion stitches to… Read More

Impeccable Piecing with Sarah Sharp, Fresh Quilting 210

Make compelling modern quilts with impeccable piecing. Textile artist Sarah Sharp accentuates design elements by fussy cutting paper piecing motifs. Christina Cameli stitches free motion motifs using rulers. Color expert Nicole Neblett expands foundation piecing to a new level as she makes large scale designs. Sponsors… Read More

Surface Design with Miriam Coffey, Fresh Quilting 209

Design on the surface with textures and colors. Sewing educator and modern quilter Miriam Coffey pieces embroidered fabric along with solids to create new looks for accessories and home dec. Free motion quilt artist Christina Cameli stitches topographical spirals. Blogger and quilter Krista Fleckenstein carves custom blocks and… Read More

Sewing Creatures with Samarra Khaja, Fresh Quilting 208

Celebrate the creatures of the land and sea. Whimsical quilt artist Samarra Khaja combines colorful shapes to create cute fish faces. Karen Womack shares tips on leading a local quilt guild. Blogger and designer Violet Craft sews a regal lion using English paper piecing. Sponsors… Read More

Pacific Inspirations with Luana Rubin, Fresh Quilting 207

Look across the Pacific Ocean for inspiration. Artist and world traveler Luana Rubin shares quilts from the Tokyo Quilt Festival and discusses global fabric and color trends. Free motion quilt artist Christina Cameli uses a walking foot and free motion stitches to make grid-based designs. Graphic artist and… Read More

Transparency with Yvonne Fuchs, Fresh Quilting 206

For special effects, look through the design or use big stitches. Aviator and quiltmaker Yvonne Fuchs uses transparency as a design element. Learn to work with a virtual quilt group to create a quilt for charity. Modern quilter Riane Menardi combines hand quilting with machine quilting to create… Read More

Finding Precision with Violet Craft, Fresh Quilting 205

Precision is key to creating stunning quilts. Violet Craft puts her technology experience to work as she builds quilts using foundation piecing. Marine scientist and quilter Sylvia Schaefer finishes off her quilts with multi-colored binding that perfectly matches the piecing in the quilt. Sponsors… Read More

Mix it Up with Riane Menardi, Fresh Quilting 203

Mix things up with new shapes, colors and stitches. Modern quilter Riane Menardi modifies traditional blocks by changing colors and placement. Free motion quilt artist Christina Cameli uses the walking foot to create spirals. Using her engineering background, quilt designer Yvonne Fuchs creates beautiful quilts with quarter square… Read More