Below is a list of broadcasts scheduled to air in the next 60 days on any of our three channels.
The experts share machine stitching tips. Judith Trager is first demonstrating free motion satin stitch. Then, Jane LaFazio teaches a technique that uses personal drawings as a basis for free motion work - stitching from the back of the project! The last segment features Pokey sharing advice for finishing a viewers' unfinished art quilt project.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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Contemporary quilting has so many faces and ideas. First, Ana Buzzalino shares her approach to contemporary art quilting by combining painting and stitching. Next, Terry White demonstrates 3D thread painting. Last, Pokey gives her expert advice to a viewer for finishing an art quilt project.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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Quick Quilt Gifts and Decor
Art quilting is a very personal experience. This show features making gifts and personalizing a work space with examples of art quilting. First, is Diane Rusin Doran showing how to make a quilted notebook cover. Then, Helen Gregory demonstrates how to create a fashionable and practical quilted laptop cover. Pokey has a cute pin cushion project for the last segment.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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tpt MN Channel 2.2
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Do It Yourself Fabrics For Quilting
This show features creating your own fabric. Lisa Kerpoe demonstrates a unique surface design process in the first segment. She raids the kitchen cabinets for items like oatmeal and mashed potatoes to create exciting designs. Next, Diane Rusin Doran teaches a unique screen printing process. Last, Lynn Krawczyk shows how to print fabric using freezer paper stencils.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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Dogs are the theme of the show. In the first segment, Faith Cleary creates a canine fabric collage featuring her yellow lab. Then, Vivika Hansen DeNegre shows how to make a futon for Fido, or your favorite feline. In the last segment, Helen Gregory shows how to make an easy to clean floor mat for your favorite pet.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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Contemporary colors and fabrics are giving a whole new look to patchwork. First, Nancy Odom demonstrates piecing with your iron to create your own patchwork fabric. Then, Vivika Hansen DeNegre shows how to create a table runner using a top stitch method and innovative linear design. Last, the show is on location with Maria Elkins. She demonstrates silhouette portraits.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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Mixed-media opens up so many possibilities for creating unique art quilt designs. In the first segment, Jennifer Solon demonstrates her mixed media collages using hand dyed textiles, papers, stitching, and paint. Next, Jane LaFazio teaches how to machine needle felting for stitched works of art. Last, Lisa Kerpoe uses everyday objects and a brayer to create textured silk fabric using everyday objects and a brayer on silk.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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tpt MN Channel 2.2
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This list includes any broadcasts that aired in the past 2 months on any of our three channels.
Novel Approaches To Quilting
This show features three guests sharing their unique approach for creating an art quilt project. Ana Buzzalino is featured in the first segment. She demonstrates a fabric painting technique that includes masking, mixing, and blending for a unique tulip design. Next, Pokey shows how to create an inspiring patchwork bulletin board that doubles as a design wall. Last, Jane LaFazio teaches a new technique for image transfers with dura film - or using a wet medium to transfer onto vintage linens.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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Animal motifs are always popular - whether it's the family pet or jungle wildlife, animals provide a fascinating motif for art quilts. The first segment features Faith Cleary showing how to use thread painting to create a pet portrait. Then, Vivika Hansen DeNegre captures a moment in time by creating realistic bird portraits in their natural habitat. Last, Lynn Krawczyk demonstrates how to quilt and stitch fabric owls.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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We finish up this season with a quilter's mish mash, our "technical term" for some very unusual and different techniques to round out this season. Favorite stitcher Libby Lehman is back with expert tips to change your satin stitching from mediocre to magnificent. Then, celebrate the season with some festive fabric flags. Elizabeth Hartman finishes up with wonky piecing tricks. Learn how to make a block with wonky seams on the inside but nice straight edges on the outside.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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tpt MN Channel 2.2
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Stitch Designs in Quilting
Whether by hand or machine, there is an endless array of patterns and designs to enhance your quilts. Laura Wasilowski starts out with tips for adding hand stitches to abstract quilt blocks for texture and style. Then, Angela Walters introduces the "tiles" quilt design in free motion. We finish up with special guest Sophie Rubin and a young perspective as she visits a quilt show and chooses some of her favorite designs.
28 minutes long
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There are many different materials and techniques for giving your quilts added texture. Ellen Anne Eddy is back with a continuation of last week's lesson. She has unique ideas on couching including a discussion of the feet to use. Then, Jane LaFazio returns with "text to textiles". From writing on fabric to a journal prompt, Jane will get you texting. Finally Wendy Butler Berns helps us overcome the fear of free motion quilting. It's really easy; but that first try is a little intimidating as you forget everything you've learned about stitching.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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Stitching can be its own art form and transform your quilt design. Our first guest is Ellen Anne Eddy. She has a basic lesson on darning feet and also tips for choosing batting. Then, meet Laura Wasilowski as she "arts" up a traditional quilt block with fusible web. We finish up with Carol Ann Waugh and adding texture to quilted pieces with couching.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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tpt MN Channel 2.2
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Nift-y, Quilt-y Techniques
We couldn't' think of a better word than nifty to describe today's projects; they're surprising, innovative, and different! Ellen Anne Eddy is up first with corded button hole binding; it's a unique and nifty design element. Then, meet designer Debra Quartermain for quick and easy dying techniques for wool, plus a pattern for some very adorable owls. Finally, Elizabeth Hartman shows us simple paper foundation piecing. She uses copy paper to neatly piece skinny strips of fabric.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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tpt MN Channel 2.2
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This episode focuses on stitching. It's a recurring theme this season and is an important part to just about every quilting project. Frieda Anderson starts out with a primer on free motion quilting - learn the basics to get started. Then, Wendy Butler Berns is back to show us the wonders of the walking foot and how it's used in your projects. We finish up with Jane LaFazio and project "paisley fever" using painters tape and taking your project from sketchbook to cloth.
28 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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tpt MN Channel 2.2
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