Valerie explores this simple technique to produce a quilt that highlights a feature fabric with a two contrast fabric cross sashing.
She discusses:
simple fast cutting using a 6 1/2 ” ruler
stacking cut pieces to save counting twice
the importance of laying out your quilt
how to support chain piecing.
By showing how easy the rows come together, Valerie makes these beautiful quilts that can support any occasional feature fabric. Resizing is simple as the quilt uses 3 basic shapes for its construction.
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Vendulka demonstrates her stunning basic cushion project using three fabrics inspired by her book Cathedral Windows – New Views.
She includes thoughts on choosing a variety of fabrics to ensure contrast and selection of the window fabric, which is so easy to do with her technique...
In this episode of The Makers Studio, we meet Dionne Swift. She is an author, tutor, and artist who exhibits internationally. She creates dynamic stitched textiles using a vibrant mix of threads, colours, and textures. Discover more about Dionne, her motivations and her approach to projects.
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Sallieann discusses making her quilted cherry tub pattern with window flower appliqué, she uses a cut away method. Also, she demonstrates how to sew 1/4” bias strips to the edge of the viny. And talks about the importance of using tiny stitches and pivoting to create accurate curves. This tub is ...
