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Landscape quilts were very popular several years ago, and are still fun to try now. Most of these early landscape quilts were made using "strips of fabric" sewn edge to edge arranged by the colors of the sky to the ground. These quilts...

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Kantha quilting is an age-old textile art form originating from Southeast Asia, particularly Bangladesh and Bengal. Rooted in tradition and culture, Kantha quilts serve both functional and aestheti…

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Heather Thomas shows you how she looks to other artists for inspiration. She discusses how modern quilters can go beyond the quilting genre and explore painters and even sculptors for new ideas. She showcases three art quilt examples that were inspired by some of her favorite artists. Going to museums or reviewing art books from the library are a great way to expand your quilting boundaries.

three quilts with the words 10 tips for making a make a landscape quilt

Want to make a landscape quilt, but don’t know where to start? Lisa is over on the blog sharing 10 tips for making your own featuring her very own fabric collection. Head over to the blog for all of the information!

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A quilting video which shows you how to gather ideas for your own tree quilt creation. You will learn some new surface design techniques and be surprised how easy this is to create. #quilting tutorial #quilting video #art quilt #surface design #tree quilt #easy quilt #artfulquiltingandsewing

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Deciding whether to add backing fabric to art quilts and thread paintings is a dilemma faced by many textile artists. In this article, we explore some of the reasons for and against backing art quilts and thread paintings. Sometimes I get asked for tips for backing art quilts and thread paintings, especially when you don’t

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Texture is a fun element to add to any quilt, but it is especially fun when it can be added to an art quilt that you don’t have to worry about getting overused or laundered. Heather Thomas shows you how to make several different types of fabric tucks that can be quilted onto a piece of fabric as a way of adding quilt texture.

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