Wall quilts can look a little too understated when they hang flat against the wall. Add the perfect finishing touch to your next wall quilt by framing it. In this video, you’ll learn where to find the best frames and how to create quilts to fit the frame rather than search out a frame for an already completed quilt. Heather Thomas shares her tips and ideas.
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Interaction of Color with Quilt Fabrics
Heather Thomas presents helpful techniques for determining what color fabrics to use when making your quilts. Learn how colors interact with each other and how to ensure the colors “make” your quilt rather than “break” your quilt. Find out how to utilize different colored shapes and fabrics without creating visual chaos. See what color interactions…
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Quilting with Alternative Fabric
Heather Thomas shows you several examples of quilts that utilize alternative fabrics, or fabrics that you don’t typically consider for quilting, including metals, silks and wools. By varying the fabrics that you use on your quilts, you’ll find that you can create fun pieces that are unique and eye-catching.
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Easy to Make Mug Rugs from Charm Squares
If you are looking for a nice gift idea, this is the project for you. Kelly Hanson shows us how to make a mug rug that is perfect for holding coffee or tea without making a mess. This gift is easy to make and is perfect for friends or family this holiday season. Choose some…
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Hand Beading on Fabric with Bugle Beads and Single Stitch
Heather Thomas teaches you how to hand bead so you can add even more extravagance to your quilt. It is very simple to learn and she teaches you using only five basic stitches. The different types you will learn is the bugle stitch that uses bugle beads, the stack stitch using multiple fancy beads, a…
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What a wonderful idea. Love it! Off to the Op shops tomorrow to look for frames.
Do you glass your framed quilts or leave uncovered to breathe?
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Assuming there is no glass over the actual quilt. Yes?