Heather Thomas

Quilting with Alternative Fabric

Heather Thomas
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Duration:   5  mins

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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4 Responses to “Quilting with Alternative Fabric”

  1. Pat

    Very interesting . Something I'd like to try for sure

  2. Adela Jackson

    Fabulous Heather!!! Beautiful work. You are my new favorite. Going to try these. Thank you!

  3. Jayni Bloch

    i love your unusual fabric quilt ideas, Heather! So out of the box and it suits my wild woman, creative side perfectly. Thank you so much for sharing <3

  4. Rookieruth

    Inspiring! Great ideas with great fabrics. Where does one obtain the metal fabric?

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