Tetrads contain two pairs of direct complements, so they can provide a lot of contrast in your quilts. Heather Thomas shows us how to use a tetrad color wheel to find different combinations of tetrad colors, and how you can incorporate the colors into your next quilting project.
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Quilt Binding Instructions Using Ripped Fabrics
Heather Thomas provides a unique method for binding your quilts. Learn how easy this binding technique is by using ripped fabrics. See many examples and go through each step with her to start binding your quilts with this fun technique.
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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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Stunning Quilt Background Fillers and Stitches
Peg Spradlin introduces several unique techniques for adding background fillers and stitches to your quilts. See examples of fun fillers as well as learn many of the terms for specific stitching fillers. Find out about “Echo” quilting and how to tackle new filler stitches. Use these tips to add texture and element to your quilts.
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Quilting Techniques: Using Depth in Quilts
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…
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