Heather Thomas explains that making a quilt with luminosity in mind will really make your quilt glow. See how to do this by using very dark colors accompanied by light areas. You will find a few tips like adding beads and different stitching to make your work even more dramatic.
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Create Texture and Color Using Using Tyvek® Fabric
Heather Thomas discusses Tyvek® Fabric and the way it can be used to create a unique art quilt. Tyvek material can be melted to create a hard, stone-like design. Watch as Heather discusses this very artistic quilting project – including how to paint and melt your Tyvek. Create texture and depth in your next project…
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Bead Embroidery on Quilts
Heather Thomas teaches you how to effectively add excitement to your quilts through beading. See many examples of quilts that contain accent beading and find out the appropriate time to add beads to your quilt. Learn how to add different styles of beading to your quilts as well as how to hide your beading knots…
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Flower Applique Using Silk Cocoons
Heather Thomas provides a unique technique for adding flower applique to your quilts. Learn how to make flowers out of silk cocoon fabrics. Find out how fun and easy it is to add more beauty to your quilts by adding simple flowers. Go through each step with Heather and begin making a quilt full of…
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How to Appliqué: Turned-Edge Appliqué
Angie Hodapp talks to you about doing some turned-edge appliqué. Start by tracing your design and then cutting out the individual pieces. Next, turn the fabric; make sure to bend it the way you want first and then crease it for a smooth finish. When sewing the pieces together keep your original trace to make…
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