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In this episode of Fresh Quilting, Shannon Brinkley collages fabric scraps to create a technique called scrappy appliqué. Then, Jacquie Gering and Heather Grant discuss guild scholarship programs. Finally, pattern designer Elizabeth Dackson reveals her tried-and-true techniques for foundation paper…
In this episode of Fresh Quilting, MQG Marketing Director Heather Grant delves into modern quilt aesthetics, and Rossie Hutchinson and quilter Elizabeth Dackson talk improv quilt events. Finally, writer and instructor Rebecca Kemp Brent demonstrates how to use new cutting and quilting technology…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
“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…
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.
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…
