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Quilting Arts

Description

Host Susan Brubaker Knapp provides innovative tips and stitching techniques for making one-of-a-kind art quilts. Offering something for everyone, "Quilting Arts" explores art and design concepts for quilts which include surface design techniques, fabric collage and quilted home decor. Episodes include short features that relate to the show's theme and weekly digital segments. Some projects include hand-painting fabrics with silk screening paints, fabric marbling using stencils, and frameless screen printing.

Upcoming Episodes

  • Crazy Rhythms

    Incorporating diverse fabrics from satin to gingham to sequins to create meaningful designs; a "vintage now" approach to crazy quilting with linens and decorative machine stitching. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT HDTV 34.1 Stereo HD
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  • Free-Motion Couching

    Working on a domestic sewing machine, showcasing several options for presser feet; methods for preparing a surface as well as fiber possibilities; working on a mid-arm quilting machine, using couching to complement the quilting. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
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  • Mastering New Materials

    How to use water-soluble stabilizer to create elements from thread that are three-dimensional; experimenting with fusible vinyl. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT HDTV 34.1 Stereo HD
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  • Color Practice

    Exploring multiple methods for applying color to stamped designs, blending and building with different tools; playing with value in monochromatic color waves. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
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  • Quilt With Freedom; Quilt With Control

    Different methods to free-motion quilt a background; a simple style of quilting that can be achieved with simple materials and a walking foot. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT HDTV 34.1 Stereo HD
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