Building a pictorial quiltSomeone asked me on Instagram how I go about putting together my applique quilts. So here's what I do! After I draw out my design and ...
Pictorial Art QuiltsToday I've tried to group the art/pictorial quilts that I took pictures of at the AQS show in Paducah last month. Hope you enjoy! A...
How to Create Animal EyesLearn how I create animal eyes using fabric and inktense pencils for my collages!Find my patterns and supplies at https://collagequilter.com/
Building a pictorial quiltSomeone asked me on Instagram how I go about putting together my applique quilts. So here's what I do! After I draw out my design and where I want the patches of different shades and colours to go on tracing paper, I scan it in, enlarge it in Photoshop and adjust the levels to make the lines as dark and visible as possible and to get out as much murk from the background. I then print it out over several pages and tape them together... Once taped I overlay the design with freezer paper, taped…
“Practically Perfect” Points in Patchwork with Foundation Paper PiecingIf you want your patchwork to be “practically perfect in every way,” quilters are turning to Foundation Paper Piecing techniques – where you use paper instead of fabric as the stabilizer – to create precise, sharp points and intricate designs. Check out the blog at weallsew.com to learn more!
Unknown | Crazy Quilt | American | The Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe quilt was sold at auction in about 2005 by Bunte Auction Services, Inc. of Elgin Illinois. The quilt was purchased by dealer Jackie Radwin of San Antonio, Texas, who sold in in 2005 to Ivy Zelanka.
Pictorial quiltThe MFA’s public collections search function, which is handled by an external vendor, is currently offline.