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Fresh Quilting

Description

Modern quilters take traditional designs and apply their own fresh twist in this series co-produced by the Modern Quilt Guild and KS Inc. Productions. Inspiring viewers to create high-impact quilts, the series also features segments on community sewing, including tips and tricks from Modern Quilt Guild members and leaders. Some topics covered include charity quilting events; using templates to create contemporary curves; graphic quilt samplers with bold-colored triangles; whimsical quilted designs; and designs made with die-cut shapes.

Upcoming Episodes

  • Creative Thinking

    Creating modern quilts inspired by other crafts -- translating a silhouette, a pattern design or a texture for a new outook; improv quilts utilizing a design wall; improv technique using strip piecing; joining leftover pieces of batting. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
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  • Piecing

    Strip piecing; creating pieced modern letters and making a whole alphabet with just three blocks; walking foot curves. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT HDTV 34.1 Stereo HD
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  • Under Control

    Controlled scrappy quilting; sorting fabrics to allow for stress-free scrappy quilting; sewing curves; walking foot quilting. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
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  • Theory

    Color schemes using basic color theory; making a plan to use pressing for a professional finish; various ways to mark fabric in the machine. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
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  • Scraps

    Utilizing scraps in modern quilts; combining scraps and fat quarters for a bouquet of combos; allowing applique blocks to run into seams; fussy cut binding. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT HDTV 34.1 Stereo HD
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  • Traditional and Modern

    Updating a traditional design to a modern look; a modern take on a traditional memory quilt featuring raw edge applique; three binding ideas that give a professional finish to a quilt on the machine tip. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
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  • Playtime

    Playing with color starting with paper; turning a mini quilt into a functional pillow; presser feet. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
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