The Makers Studio Series

The Makers Studio Series

Each episode of The Makers Studio features one of the UK’s leading textile artists who will walk us through how to make their specialist project. The format includes an in-depth tutorial, discussion between the Artist and host covering a range of topics from their creative motivations to personal stories, and then a round table talk about the finished project with two industry experts: Jayne Brogan (Janome technical expert and Regional Manager) and Valerie Nesbitt (Quilting expert and Founder of justhands-on.tv). All episodes are FREE to view.

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The Makers Studio Series
  • The Makers Studio with Lucy Engels, Artist and Quilter

    In this episode of The Makers Studio, we meet quilter and artist - - Lucy Engels - - who inspires us with a colourful modern quilt design using a foundation paper piecing technique that she calls, “controlled improv.”
    You’ll learn how to map out your own template on freezer paper. Press fabric i...

  • The Makers Studio with Jenny Haynes, Quilter and Teacher

    In this episode of The Makers Studio, we meet quilter and teacher - - Jenny Haynes - - who demonstrates how to sew no pin curves to create gorgeous, precise, curvy designs.
    You’ll learn Jenny’s innovative piecing technique which uses straight line quilting and turning the fabric.
    You’ll see how...

  • The Makers Studio with Dionne Swift, Textile Artist

    In this episode of The Makers Studio, we meet Dionne Swift. She is an artist, tutor, and author 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.
    In ...

  • The Makers Studio with Claire Campion, Quilter

    In this episode of The Makers Studio, we meet Claire Campion. She is an incredibly talented quilter and winner of The Big Janome Skillshare.
    Claire will inspire you as she shares her walking foot quilting techniques.
    You’ll learn how to use the walking foot to create a range of patterns and textu...

  • Is Quilting Art ?

    Is quilting art?

    Does a quilt become art when you take it from the bed and put it up on the wall?

    Is quilting not perceived as art because it is seen as women’s work. A functional textile piece, which is not as significant as paint on canvas?

    And is it fair that women should be paid 10% ...

  • Interview with Linda Seward, Quilting Expert and Author

    In this interview, Linda Seward (Quilting Expert, Author, Lecturer, and Quilt Judge) shares how she got into the world of quilting and her most recent obsession with the natural world - - which has resulted in some gorgeous new fungi inspired quilts!
    Most of us know of Linda as the author of twe...

  • Are You Annoyed When People Say A Quilt Is Not Art

    Faye Hatcher posses the question to our experts Linda Seward, Lucy Engels and Jenny Hayes. Find out what our experts think.

    For the full discussion Is Quilting Art? check out the Makers Studio Series.

    Learn more about Jenny Haynes, Lucy Engels, and Linda Seward .

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  • Is Quilting Less Important Because It's Womens Work?

    Faye Hatcher posses the question to our experts Linda Seward, Lucy Engels and Jenny Hayes. Find out what our experts think.

    For the full discussion Is Quilting Art? check out the Makers Studio Series.

    Learn more about Jenny Haynes, Lucy Engels, and Linda Seward .

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  • If You Put a Quilt on a Wall, Is It Art?

    Faye Hatcher posses the question to our experts Linda Seward, Lucy Engels and Jenny Hayes. Find out what our experts think.

    For the full discussion Is Quilting Art? check out the Makers Studio Series.

    Learn more about Jenny Haynes, Lucy Engels, and Linda Seward .

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  • Is Bisa Butler an Artist

    Faye Hatcher posses the question to our expert Jenny Hayes. Find out what our expert thinks.

    For the full discussion Is Quilting Art? check out the Makers Studio Series.

    Find out more about Bisa Butler from her website

    Learn more about Jenny Haynes, Lucy Engels, and Linda Seward .

    Cli...

  • Is a Bed Quilt an Art Quilt?

    Faye Hatcher posses the question to our experts Linda Seward, Lucy Engels and Jenny Hayes. Find out what our experts think.

    For the full discussion Is Quilting Art? check out the Makers Studio Series.

    Learn more about Jenny Haynes, Lucy Engels, and Linda Seward .

    Click here if you’d like...

  • If a Museum Recognises Quilts as Art, Is It Art ?

    Faye Hatcher posses the question to our experts Linda Seward, Lucy Engels and Jenny Hayes. Find out what our experts think.

    For the full discussion Is Quilting Art? check out the Makers Studio Series.

    Learn more about Jenny Haynes, Lucy Engels, and Linda Seward .

    Click here if you’d like...

  • What Price Should Be Put On A Quilt ?

    Faye Hatcher posses the question to our experts Linda Seward, Lucy Engels and Jenny Hayes. Find out what our experts think.

    For the full discussion Is Quilting Art? check out the Makers Studio Series.

    Learn more about Jenny Haynes, Lucy Engels, and Linda Seward .

    Click here if you’d like...

  • Men Are Paid More For Quilts(We Need to Talk About It).

    Faye Hatcher posses the question to our experts Linda Seward, Lucy Engels and Jenny Hayes. Find out what our experts think.

    For the full discussion Is Quilting Art? check out the Makers Studio Series.

    Learn more about Jenny Haynes, Lucy Engels, and Linda Seward .

    Click here if you’d like...

  • Women Get Paid 10% of What Men Get Paid For Art

    Faye Hatcher posses the question to our experts Linda Seward, Lucy Engels and Jenny Hayes. Find out what our experts think.

    For the full discussion Is Quilting Art? check out the Makers Studio Series.

    Learn more about Jenny Haynes, Lucy Engels, and Linda Seward .

    Click here if you’d like...

  • Soothing Sewing Machine ASMR

    We are trying something a bit different with this, our first ASMR video. Which stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. This is a type of video that triggers a tingling sensation. For example, the crinkling of paper or popping of bubble wrap.
    We thought we’d try it with the warm hum of a...

  • How to Use a Hera Marker with Claire Campion

    Quilter Claire Campion uses a simple method to mark lines for quilting.

    Describing a Hera marker as the quilters butter knife, she shows how to make crease lines for a quilter to follow.

    The use of a ruler and the Hera marker gives a crisp line to follow instead of using a marking pen or ch...

  • Praise for the Convertible Machine Foot from Dionne Swift

    In this discussion Dionne Swift tell us why she has converted too using this height adjustable machine foot.  Indeed she states that she wouldn't go back to a general Free Motion Foot.

    Developing the picture with Free Motion Machine embroidery leads to a build up of thread layers. Subsequently...

  • How A Song Can Inspire A Quilt by Lucy Engels

    Lucy Engels became inspired to make a quilt in 100 days. This Lockdown Project took on the form of a modern quilt, incorporating objects in the lyrics of a song.

    Talking about how her inspiration came from The Talking Heads track 'This must be the place". Lucy shows how inspiration can come fr...

  • The NEW HORIZON Memory Craft 9480 QC PROFESSIONAL with Jayne Brogan

    In this video, Jayne Brogan of Janome UK demonstrates the latest sewing machine from the Janome PROFESSIONAL SERIES, the NEW HORIZON Memory Craft 9480 QC PROFESSIONAL.
    The NEW HORIZON Janome Memory Craft 9480 QC PROFESSIONAL gives you everything you expect with the Janome PROFESSIONAL SERIES. Ex...

  • How to Make Perfect Triangles with Claire Campion

    Many of Claire Campions patterns require a perfect half square triangle. Demonstrating the two and eight at a time methods in this time saving class. Additionally she suggests using a chain method to steam through the piecing. Whilst keeping the seams accurate with a quarter inch foot.

    Claire'...

  • Lift Your Design with Coloured Thread from Claire Campion

    Claire Campion tells us  not to be scared by the colour of the thread. A quilt can be lifted by using a variety of threads in different colours. Specifically bringing a design to life using threads that blend with the backing.

    Try using more than one colour tread when quilting and go for colou...

  • Using Backing Fabric as Colour Inspiration with Claire Campion

    Ever had trouble choosing your fabric colours? Claire Campion shares her tip for making colour choices.

    Selecting the backing fabric first will give a full colour pallet for the fabrics for your quilt top.

    Indeed this means you can choose a fantastic fabric for you quilt back and it will al...

  • Don't Be Afraid to Quilt Over Your Patchwork with Claire Campion

     

    Claire believes that the quilting should compliment the patchwork design. Unquestionably dispelling the myth that quilting around the piecing is essential.

    Quilting over the piecing can often enhance the patchwork and make the piecing pop. Thus giving the quilter confidence to experiment ...