Create and Recreate with Victoria Findlay, Fresh Quilting 113 In our final Fresh Quilting episode of the season, improv quilter Victoria Findlay Wolfe shows what’s possible with found fabrics. Then, Brenda Ratliff and Heather Grant discuss how Round Robins are a great way to build community and learn new skills. Finally, Heather Jones infuses traditional quilt blocks with a… Read More
From Concept to Quilt with Heather Jones, Fresh Quilting 112 In this episode of Fresh Quilting, author and quilter Heather Jones shows how to break a photograph into components and translate it into a quilt design. Then, Kara Sanders and Elizabeth Dackson talk about the benefits and challenges of building a modern quilt community online. Finally, Shannon Brinkley shares best… Read More
Complementary and Contrasting Fabrics with Rebecca Bryan, Fresh Quilting 111 In this episode of Fresh Quilting, Rebecca Bryan pulls complementary and contrasting fabrics from her stash to inspire her designs. Then, Luana Rubin shares ideas for charity quilts to spread comfort and warmth worldwide. Finally, Jen Carlton-Bailly cuts and sews curves with stunning results!… Read More
Using Asymmetry in Modern Quilts Asymmetry is featured in many modern quilt designs and is a hallmark of modern quilting. Use of intentional imbalance can lend real interest and uniqueness to a quilt layout. Be it with where the piecing is placed within negative space, or with block or color placement, there are many ways… Read More
Using Triangles with Rebecca Bryan, Fresh Quilting 104 On this episode of Fresh Quilting, author-designer Rebecca Bryan demonstrates how triangles can pump up modern quilt samplers. Then, quilters Kara Sanders and Elizabeth Dackson talk about how to plan fun and inspiring quilting retreats. Finally, designer Christina Cameli taps into making 10-degree triangles to create versatile, modern blocks. Read More
Quilting Words with Free Motion A quilt can say a lot, but it can speak even louder with quilted words. In this webinar, we’ll explore everything from learning to write with free motion quilting, building your skills, the minimal tools necessary, tips and tricks, and inspiration. Note: This webinar is for all levels of quilters. Read More
Oblique, February 2017 “This quilt is all about color interaction – and I love dramatic color juxtapositions. There are nine 20″ x 20″ blocks. The Oblique block units (A and B) are easy to construct with a paper-piecing technique. This is a very forgiving pattern, there are no matching seams within the… Read More
Strut Block & Quilt Pattern, February 2017 Asymmetry is featured in many modern quilt designs and is a hallmark of modern quilting. Use of intentional imbalance can lend real interest and uniqueness to a quilt layout. Be it with where the piecing is placed within negative space, or with block or color placement, there are many ways… Read More
Planned and Unplanned: Design and Improv in Piecing Design and improv aren’t mutually exclusive approaches to piecing a quilt top. We’ll talk about different relationships between design and improv and outline some steps for making quilts that are both thoroughly considered and completely unique. Read More
The Beautiful Mind of Chawne Kimber Every few years a developing artist comes along and re-envisions their medium, and is appreciated long after for the new aesthetic they have given the world. Tracey Emin’s confessional tent, Kara Walker’s haunting silhouettes, and Cindy Sherman’s photographic characters, all come to mind for sculpture, printmaking, and photography. And for… Read More
