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Quilting Arts

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Quilting Arts promises a new look for quilting television, with something for everyone who loves quilting. The show combines basic traditional quilt techniques every quilter needs to know with contemporary art designs and techniques. Host Patricia (Pokey) Bolton, invites quilt artists each week into her studio to share their expertise. She opens each show with a short feature relating to the show's theme. Tech savvy quilters will love the weekly digital segments. Also featured on each show is Sue Hausmann in a machine quilting segment.

Episodes:

• Transformation with Paint

  There are many ways to add depth, texture, and design to fabric. Host Susan Brubaker Knapp starts with white cloth, then paints, stencils, and stitches to create a textural piece of art. In contrast, Margaret Abramshe works her artistry with paint on a grayscale print. Each technique is unique in its application and results!

  Next Airing:	Sat, Apr 27th, 2024 at 6:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	12/21/2023 to 12/20/2026

• Shadows and Sheers

  Shadowing is a 'no-no' in applique, and David M. Taylor will lead you out of the shadows with his exceptional techniques. On the flip side, quilter Jenny K. Lyon layers sheers in her project to create unexpected results. Learn something new from these incredible teachers who both explore the limits of fabric and thread.

  Next Airing:	Thu, May 2nd, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	12/28/2023 to 12/27/2026

• Off The Wall 

  Explore the versatility of quilted fabric beyond the bed or wall. First, Teresa Duryea Wong demonstrates how to make an elegant, quilted coat you'll wear for years. Her tips are not to be missed! Next, Eleanor Levie creates a charming vase out of upcycled 'fabric.' From fashion to flowers, we've got you covered.

  Next Airing:	Thu, May 9th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	1/4/2024 to 1/3/2027

• Free-Motion Quilting

  Free-motion quilting is all about letting go and finishing your work your way. New quilters love Jenny K. Lyon's techniques that show that even 'sloppy-woppy' free-motion quilting is okay! Next, Valerie C. White shares her expertise using machine quilting techniques with variegated thread to create texture and movement. It's all about the stitch on this episode of QUILTING ARTS.

  Next Airing:	Thu, May 16th, 2024 at 4:01 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	1/11/2024 to 1/10/2027

• Express Yourself

  There are many ways to be creative using fabric and thread. Eleanor Levie teaches her method for weaving fabric and ribbons together to make a fabulous piece of fiber art. Next, Lisa Thorpe gets creative with paint, ink, stamping, and printing. Come celebrate individual expression on this episode of QUILTING ARTS!

  Next Airing:	Thu, May 23rd, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	1/18/2024 to 1/17/2027

• Beauty All 'round

  The natural world offers lots of inspiration to artists - quilters included. Diana S. Fox looks to tree rings as she creates her artistic interpretation of these natural wonders. You'll learn all her tips from start to finish as she demonstrates these unique pieces of fiber art. Next, Teresa Duryea Wong stitches on a Star quilt and talks about the importance of this design in Native American culture. Nature and culture intersect in this very special episode

  Next Airing:	Thu, May 30th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	1/25/2024 to 1/24/2027

• Layers

  Today's guests add depth and dimension to their artwork by building their quilted compositions one layer at a time. Lea McComas creates her complex quilts by adding elements from background to foreground, stitching each layer before adding the next. Heidi Zielinski creates pieced strata from short strips, paying attention to basic design principles as she makes her work.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jun 6th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	11/7/2022 to 11/6/2025

• Slicing and Dicing

  Technology plays a role in this episode as Valerie Goodwin works with a laser cutter to precisely cut fabric for her intricate map quilts. Next, Margaret Abramshe reinvents her less-than-favorite quilts by isolating focal images, cutting them apart, and assembling the pieces into entirely new works.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	11/14/2022 to 11/13/2025

• Creating Transparency

  Artistry is enhanced by the depth and complexity achieved through transparency. Helen Parsons mixes translucent layers of fabric paint using acrylic craft paint and textile medium for her work. Valerie Goodwin creates collages by layering sheer and opaque fabrics and adding hand stitching.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:28:00
  Usage rights:	11/21/2022 to 11/20/2025

• Exploring The Quilted Stitch

  Artistry abounds when art quilters stitch and sew by machine! Margaret Abramshe uses her knowledge of the human facial structure to guide her quilting and create contour lines. Next, using a longarm machine, Carolina Asmussen introduces couching work into free-motion quilting.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	11/28/2022 to 11/27/2025

• Back to Art School

  It's back to school-art school, that is!-for refreshers in creativity that every artist can use. Lea McComas demonstrates how using a single point of perspective creates depth in her compositions. Next, Barbara Yates Beasley focuses on creating realistic eyes.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jul 4th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:28:00
  Usage rights:	12/5/2022 to 12/4/2025

• The Art of Being An Artist

  Meaningful artwork comes from thoughtful expression. Launa Rubin discusses the importance of creating quilts with powerful messages. Next, host Susan Brubaker Knapp demonstrates how she creates quick, custom artwork that enables her to reach a wider audience.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jul 11th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	12/12/2022 to 12/11/2025

• Picture This!

  Taking great photos is the first step for these quilters. Barbara Yates Beasley shows how she creates patterns from photographs for pet portrait quilts. Helen Parsons explains how she photographs her subjects for her art quilts, with tips on layout, lighting, and composition.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	12/19/2022 to 12/18/2025

• Let's Go!

  Travel can have an enormous influence on the work of any artist. Luana Rubin shares some of the great quilts she saw at Quilt Canada 2022. Valerie Goodwin uses the map as a jumping off place for her art and explains how she creates map-themed art with a sense of place.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jul 25th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	12/26/2022 to 12/25/2025

• Applique Two Ways

  Applique quilts are always in vogue, and this episode offers two approaches to this style of quilting. Artist David M. Taylor shares an overview of his process for creating representational art quilts that incorporate his unique applique technique. Next, using a longarm machine, Satomi Hoar introduces us to using invisible thread to hide stitches and create a beautiful tulip applique design.

  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	11/23/2023 to 11/22/2026

• Bits and Pieces

  Fussy cutting, raw-edge applique, and collage all start with cutting fabric in pieces. Learn tips from expert Kestrel Michaud about how she prepares fabric for cutting and creates intricate pieces for her amazing artwork. Artist Lisa Thorpe also works in collage and has her own tips for working with cut fabric. Two artists share their techniques using bits and pieces on today's QUILTING ARTS.

  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	12/14/2023 to 12/13/2026

• Explore Design with Drawing and Color

  Many of the skills art quilters use every day can be traced back to the basics. Kestrel Michaud shares drawing techniques she learned in art school that will help every quilter hone their skills of observation and explore their options when designing a quilt. Next, Lisa Thorpe uses stamped and colorized designs in repeating patterns to create focal points, borders, and even printed yardage. Creativity abounds in this episode of QUILTING ARTS.

  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	11/16/2023 to 11/15/2026

• Finishing School

  Finishing techniques can make the world of difference to how an art quilt is displayed. Diana S. Fox shows her technique for creating a double hanging sleeve you won't want to miss. Next, David M. Taylor shares his blue-ribbon binding method and tips to get precise mitered corners in a binding. It's all about fine finishes on this episode of QUILTING ARTS.

  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	12/7/2023 to 12/6/2026

• Free to Improvise

  Forget the rulers and the rules... today's theme is improv, by hand and by machine. Teresa Duryea Wong starts off with making an improvisational quilt complete with thin strips and odd shapes. Next, Heidi Zielinski adds a touch of free-motion machine quilting and hand embroidery to her abstract art quilts. On this episode of Quilting Arts, free your creativity with a little improvisation!

  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	11/30/2023 to 11/29/2026

• Innovate!

  Today's guests demonstrate their expertise while using innovative materials and creating incredible quilted artwork. Kestrel Michaud shows how she stiffens applique fabrics before cutting and stitching to achieve award-winning results. Diana S. Fox creates 3-dimensional floral elements for her quilts using innovative textiles that are shaped with heat and pressure. Innovation is the name of the game on this episode of QUILTING ARTS.

  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	11/2/2023 to 11/1/2026

• Quilting By Machine

  Technology and practice play a role for today's guests as they explore the beauty and artistry that can be achieved with machine quilting. First, Barbara Yates Beasley demonstrates the flexibility of flame stitch quilting and how it enhances a composition with tight movement. Next, modern quilter Satomi Hoar explores even more filler designs that can be stitched with incredible results. Practice makes perfect on today's QUILTING ARTS.

  Length:	00:27:59
  Usage rights:	11/9/2023 to 11/8/2026

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