Last fall I attended a quilting get away in Kennebunkport, ME. I brought lots of Kaffe Fassett fabric scraps and some Mistyfuse – white and Ultraviolet. I also packed my BoNash Amazing Pressi…
A fabric collage quilt doesn't need to be scary!
This quilt is my new FAVORITE! The unexpected color scheme is so interesting and everything coordinates in a unique way. The origin of this quilt began with the crab in 2021. Exactly one year ago I was doing a 30-day creative challenge and I developed a series of critters. The crab was one of them! I made a BIG
Collage Quilter
The horse is a recurring theme among quilters. It represents freedom, beauty, and power. I wanted to pay tribute to the life force of this animal in a simple representation, made of natural colors, suitable for adventurous beginners. This meticulously crafted pattern features vibrant hues from the Robert Kaufman Kona C
You’ve heard of a photo collage, but have you heard of a collage quilt? Let us introduce you to this exciting way of combining scraps to create a picture quilt. With virtually no rules and endless designs, collage quilts offer a unique way to play with scraps. Layered pieces of fabric come together to create […]
A lot of trial and error went into the creation of this sunflower bargello applique art quilt. Read about the source of inspiration and experimentation that made it a reality.
Instantly learn how to create a delightful and realistic pet portrait using fabric, batting, and thread. In this video download, artist Faith Cleary shares her method for creating unique quilted pet portraits.
As a designer / artist who is always trying to improve, there are times when my brain is on full-throttle creative mode and I seem to tap into a source of inspiration beyond my own capacity. I know that sounds weird. But, what I mean is that when I push myself to innovate, I'm rewarded with with that "stroke of geniu
Welcome to the World of Collage Quilting! Starting a new hobby like textile collage can be exciting and intimidating! Fortunately, with the resources I've created here at CollageQuilter.com, you can learn the methods and supplies you'll need to enjoy the process of making a collage quilt! To begin, I'd like to intr
Are you ready to make the easiest quilt ever? If so, read on to see how I made this easy quilt with no measuring or pattern required!
So you want to make a fabric collage quilt. Great! After choosing an image to work from, the next step in creating a fabric collage quilt is making a simple pattern. This is a critical step, one th…
Joanne Schwartz has been a huge supporter of mine for years now. She’s traveled from California to attend a couple of my Maine quilt retreats, and she’s been a joy to have in class each…
It’s all the rage among scrap-using quilters. Search for it on YouTube and Pinterest and you’ll see what I mean! Video by Brenda of “Conquering Mount Scrapmore with Brenda” …
Phyllis Cullen is inspired by the people and places in her life to create art quilts using collage and stain glass quilting techniques.
There's an imminent new arrival in our extended family, so it's time for me to get working on another version of my baby beach scenes. Simon suggested I incorporate surfing since the father is a keen surfer. That was the starting point for my designing, anyway. I ended up with this row of (potentially surfable?!) waves which will go across the top of the reef/water section, and I started by piecing them. I divided the waves into organic shapes, much like those I used in the much larger Australian scene and space quilts, which I could then piece from different colour water fabrics. The first step was to trace these onto mid-weight non-woven interfacing and mark some registration points along the curved seams to help piece thems evenly, then cut the pieces apart. After carefully selecting the fabrics to use for each piece (colour, and a smooth gradation was the main consideration)I placed the interfacing patter piece directly on the fabric and drew around it with a air-erasable marker, adding the 1/4in seam allowance by eye as I went. I then added the registration marks and the piece number with a fine-tip permanent pen before cutting it out. I've saved all the interfacing pieces in case I want to do the waves again. Then I pinned all the pieces in place on my pattern and checked I was happy with my fabric choices. Then it was just a case of gradually sewing them all together, carefully easing the curves. The wave section is all done now and will be pieced to the top of the reef/water section once that's done (the bottom is straight-ish).
As promised, I’m selecting some of the most popular posts from my blog and updating them with video—something that elaborates on or shows more detail in the fabric collage technique. Starting…
Make a super-simple landscape art quilt with free-motion thread sketched embellishments, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or advanced.
Fabric collage is a technique used often in art quilts. Learn how to create a layered, three dimensional look collage from a photograph with this step-by-step tutorial.
Check out these picture quilt patterns and projects from the Bluprint community to inspire you to plan your first picture quilt.
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Every year, thousands of quilters and quilt lovers descend on Houston, Texas for the International Quilt Festival and Quilt Market. This year, Quilt Festival is from November 2-5, 2023. Many attendees’ favorite part of their annual trip is seeing the Festival Judged Show presented by Quilts, Inc.
As promised, I’m selecting some of the most popular posts from my blog and updating them with video—something that elaborates on or shows more detail in the fabric collage technique. Starting…
If you're a quilter , you know the pain of having a huge fabric scrap pile and nothing to do
I started a 'Learner's Quilt'! I'm having a go at lots of different quilt techniques and block styles and I plan to put it all together into one quilt.
“You use glue? Really?” I get asked about it a lot and the questions usually fall into one of three categories: why adhesive at all, why not fusible, and how do you do it?
Difficulty Level: BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE Create the perfect summer table setting with the Sweet Summer table topper! Included in this Parchment Pressing Pattern: Instructions to help you complete the table runner A gray tone template for each element that guides your fabric placement and fabric selection. Additional Supplies Required: Fabric Scissors Lite Steam a Seam 2 (or adhesive of your choice) A wide range of fabric in light, medium, and dark. Our fabric bundles are perfect for getting started! Background fabric Parchment paper (baking paper). I have found that the Reynold's brand works best, but use whatever you have. Mini iron Finished table topper size is 30" x 38"
Before starting your fabric collage pet portrait, discover what you need to know about colour value. It's the secret to great pet portraits.
Make these fast and fun scrap quilts with these free scrap quilt patterns. Read our best tips for creating a cohesive modern scrap quilt.
Before starting your fabric collage pet portrait, discover what you need to know about colour value. It's the secret to great pet portraits.
During my January 2021 Patreon Show and Share, I gave feedback to one of my patrons who was working on a father and daughter portrait. She was having trouble with the little girl’s nose. At s…
Creating a true to form pictorial quilt from a photo is what David Taylor teaches in his workshop Pictorial Quilts.
Mix and match neutral solids to piece an adorable sausage dog duo mini quilt, complete with cute flapping ears. This digital pattern by Jo Carter features easy-piece Foundation Paper Piecing templates, in-depth instructions and hand-drawn illustrations to help you through the process. You’ll love the level of detail you can achieve with Foundation Paper Piecing! The Puppy Pair pattern was first published in issue 52 of Love Patchwork & Quilting magazine and is now available as a digital pattern here in our Etsy store. The digital pattern includes: - Step-by-step instructions with hand-drawn illustrations to talk you through how to make it. - Printable templates (these are UK A4 size pages which you can print out at home). Finished size: 17 1/2 inches x 17 1/2 inches Download the pattern and start sewing your own Peek a Boo quilt at home. Share your finished project online with the hashtag #lovequiltingmag! Find more FPP patterns: Dinosaur quilt: https://tqandlpqpatternshop.etsy.com/listing/1594892435 Cat quilt: https://tqandlpqpatternshop.etsy.com/listing/1248918638 Party cat quilt: https://tqandlpqpatternshop.etsy.com/listing/1479205431 Toadstool quilt: https://tqandlpqpatternshop.etsy.com/listing/1546448544 Hot dog quilt: https://tqandlpqpatternshop.etsy.com/listing/1516619859 Thank you for purchasing this project from Love Patchwork & Quilting. The copyright of the patterns in this magazine are owned by or licensed to Our Media Limited and are for readers’ personal use only. Please do not share them online (even for free) or copy them multiple times without our permission. Where selling crafts based on these patterns is permitted (usually only to raise funds for charity), we’ll say so on the page. Copyright law protects creative work and unauthorised copying is illegal. We appreciate your help.
Welcome to the World of Collage Quilting! Starting a new hobby like textile collage can be exciting and intimidating! Fortunately, with the resources I've created here at CollageQuilter.com, you can learn the methods and supplies you'll need to enjoy the process of making a collage quilt! To begin, I'd like to intr
