Heather Thomas talks to you about adding depth to your art by using different techniques. She explains how to use cool and warm colors together, finding a focal point, and using value instead of color. Make sure to keep your rules of depth in mind, but also pay attention to how you quilt your quilts when trying to create 3 dimensional effects.
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Stitching Techniques for Machine Quilting
Heather Thomas explains how machine quilting has evolved and expresses several techniques for detailing your quilts. Learn how to use your sewing machine to embellish your quilts through stitching. Find out how fun and easy these stitching techniques are when using your sewing machine. Use these tips to advance your quilts with truly unique stitching.
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How to Read a Pattern
One of the most important things to understand as a quilter is how to read a pattern. Laura Roberts talks about the different ways patterns are written, and what we can look for to help us read any type of pattern. Watch this video tutorial showcasing patterns from various quilting magazines – it will help…
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Art Quilts Use of Contrast
The art of quilting cannot be without contrast. There are many types of contrast, but there are six main types that we rely on as quilters. Heather Thomas walks us through these types by showing us some samples, and teaches us how we can identify the types of contrast we are using in our quilting…
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Quilting Rulers: Using an Add Enough Ruler
Paper piece projects look beautiful and can be rewarding, but usually the fabric is cut too big or too small. Carolyn McCormick gives you tips and tricks about how big to cut pieces using an add enough ruler. This tool will let you cut squares rectangles, or half square triangles.
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