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Quilting Arts

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.

Quilting Arts  
  • Fold & Twist
    Thursday, December 26
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    By manipulating fabric through folds and twists, the two artists on this episode of Quilting Arts create fascinating results. The first segment features Cheryl Whited, whose applique technique relies on folding and twisting cloth to mimic tree bark. Next, Cindy Lohbeck plays with "Black Magic" reverse dyeing, a simple technique using products you have at home combined with any tie-dye twist or shibori fold. Fold and twist with us on this episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Fold & Twist
    Saturday, December 28
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    By manipulating fabric through folds and twists, the two artists on this episode of Quilting Arts create fascinating results. The first segment features Cheryl Whited, whose applique technique relies on folding and twisting cloth to mimic tree bark. Next, Cindy Lohbeck plays with "Black Magic" reverse dyeing, a simple technique using products you have at home combined with any tie-dye twist or shibori fold. Fold and twist with us on this episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Out-Of-The-Box Possibilities
    Thursday, January 2
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Art quilters are always willing to think outside the box, and this episode of Quilting Arts TV will inspire you to do the same. Guest Eleanor Levie literally stretches boundaries with her "skinny quilts, " creating long quilt pieces that rely on a special, but accessible technique. Next, Brandy Maslowski issues a series of creative prompts that combine technique, form, subject matter, and embellishment in a way that will get those artistic juices flowing. Once you've watched this episode of Quilting Arts TV, you'll be revved up to go sew!
  • Out-Of-The-Box Possibilities
    Saturday, January 4
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Art quilters are always willing to think outside the box, and this episode of Quilting Arts TV will inspire you to do the same. Guest Eleanor Levie literally stretches boundaries with her "skinny quilts, " creating long quilt pieces that rely on a special, but accessible technique. Next, Brandy Maslowski issues a series of creative prompts that combine technique, form, subject matter, and embellishment in a way that will get those artistic juices flowing. Once you've watched this episode of Quilting Arts TV, you'll be revved up to go sew!
  • Stitching Realism
    Thursday, January 9
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Today's episode of Quilting Arts TV two different artists demonstrate approaches to stitching from real-life imagery. In the first segment, Kestrel Michaud instructs you on creating photo-realistic subject matter by identifying and creating the highlight, midtone, and shadows. Next, Judith Ahlborn uses travel photos to show her method for editing her photos-from cropping to filters-before ultimately stitching on the fabric picture. Learn techniques that will get you stitching realistically on this episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Stitching Realism
    Saturday, January 11
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Today's episode of Quilting Arts TV two different artists demonstrate approaches to stitching from real-life imagery. In the first segment, Kestrel Michaud instructs you on creating photo-realistic subject matter by identifying and creating the highlight, midtone, and shadows. Next, Judith Ahlborn uses travel photos to show her method for editing her photos-from cropping to filters-before ultimately stitching on the fabric picture. Learn techniques that will get you stitching realistically on this episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Applique Two Ways
    Thursday, January 16
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Applique is a powerful technique for an art quilter. On this episode of Quilting Arts, artist Kimberly Pierce Cartwright talks about her design process-from assigning colors to patterning to raw edge applique-for creating captivating narrative quilts. Next, artist Judith Ahlborn demonstrates broderie perse, an applique technique that can be adapted to your artistic needs, whether you are using commercially available fabric or creating your own custom appliques. Bring your artistic intentions into reality with applique!
  • Applique Two Ways
    Saturday, January 18
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Applique is a powerful technique for an art quilter. On this episode of Quilting Arts, artist Kimberly Pierce Cartwright talks about her design process-from assigning colors to patterning to raw edge applique-for creating captivating narrative quilts. Next, artist Judith Ahlborn demonstrates broderie perse, an applique technique that can be adapted to your artistic needs, whether you are using commercially available fabric or creating your own custom appliques. Bring your artistic intentions into reality with applique!
  • Dynamic Dimension
    Thursday, January 23
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Introduce some dynamic dimension into your own art after this episode of Quilting Arts! Cheryl Whited's technique of created dimensional fabric tabs can inspire you to take a new direction, and Shannon Conley uses traditional smocking in decidedly non-traditional ways. Fabric manipulation fascinates in this episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Dynamic Dimension
    Saturday, January 25
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Introduce some dynamic dimension into your own art after this episode of Quilting Arts! Cheryl Whited's technique of created dimensional fabric tabs can inspire you to take a new direction, and Shannon Conley uses traditional smocking in decidedly non-traditional ways. Fabric manipulation fascinates in this episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Inspired By Nature
    Thursday, January 30
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Mother Nature never ceases to when it comes to inspiring artists. This episode of Quilting Arts presents how nature inspired two different artists. In the first segment, Diana Fox create geode quilt designs using foundation piecing. Next, Vicki Conley uses ombre fabric and foundation piecing to create skyscapes. How will you let nature inspire you after today's episode of Quilting Arts?
  • Inspired By Nature
    Saturday, February 1
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Mother Nature never ceases to when it comes to inspiring artists. This episode of Quilting Arts presents how nature inspired two different artists. In the first segment, Diana Fox create geode quilt designs using foundation piecing. Next, Vicki Conley uses ombre fabric and foundation piecing to create skyscapes. How will you let nature inspire you after today's episode of Quilting Arts?
  • Construction Contrasts
    Thursday, February 6
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The varied ways art can be constructed is endlessly interesting. In this episode, artist Vicki Conley demonstrates a turned-edge machine piecing technique... that is NOT applique. Next, artist Kimberly Pierce Cartwright's passion for turning discarded fabric into new narratives of color and texture uses a bold take on raw edge applique. Whether turned edge or raw edge, you'll find yourself constructing something new after today's episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Construction Contrasts
    Saturday, February 8
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The varied ways art can be constructed is endlessly interesting. In this episode, artist Vicki Conley demonstrates a turned-edge machine piecing technique... that is NOT applique. Next, artist Kimberly Pierce Cartwright's passion for turning discarded fabric into new narratives of color and texture uses a bold take on raw edge applique. Whether turned edge or raw edge, you'll find yourself constructing something new after today's episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Re-Thinking Patchwork
    Thursday, February 13
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Start with a square. On this episode of Quilting Arts TV, Jenny Lyon takes a basic, standard square of quilting fabric and shows you how it can make your creativity bloom. Next, artist Sally Manke demonstrates how to use precisely cut-and-stitched traditional Dresden Plate patchwork in a modern art quilt. On this episode of Quilting Arts, we remember that art quilting is a celebration of art.. . and quilting!
  • Re-Thinking Patchwork
    Saturday, February 15
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Start with a square. On this episode of Quilting Arts TV, Jenny Lyon takes a basic, standard square of quilting fabric and shows you how it can make your creativity bloom. Next, artist Sally Manke demonstrates how to use precisely cut-and-stitched traditional Dresden Plate patchwork in a modern art quilt. On this episode of Quilting Arts, we remember that art quilting is a celebration of art.. . and quilting!
  • Free-Motion Couching
    Thursday, February 20
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Let's see how two artists interpret the same core technique. Free-motion couching is one of those traditional quilting techniques that, in the hands of an art quilter, can open up new levels of artistic detail and expressiveness. In the first segment, Sally Manke works on a domestic sewing machine, showcasing several options for presser feet, and explores methods for preparing your surface as well as fiber possibilities. Next, artist Shannon Conley works on a mid-arm quilting machine to share how she uses couching to complement her quilting, filling in the surface with intricate, colorful, textural details. Where will free-motion couching take you after today's episode of Quilting Arts?
  • Free-Motion Couching
    Saturday, February 22
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Let's see how two artists interpret the same core technique. Free-motion couching is one of those traditional quilting techniques that, in the hands of an art quilter, can open up new levels of artistic detail and expressiveness. In the first segment, Sally Manke works on a domestic sewing machine, showcasing several options for presser feet, and explores methods for preparing your surface as well as fiber possibilities. Next, artist Shannon Conley works on a mid-arm quilting machine to share how she uses couching to complement her quilting, filling in the surface with intricate, colorful, textural details. Where will free-motion couching take you after today's episode of Quilting Arts?
  • Color Practice
    Thursday, February 27
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    What's a season of Quilting Arts without an episode on color-wonderful, transformative, expressive color? In this episode of Quilting Arts, artist Lisa Thorpe explores multiple methods for applying color to stamped designs, blending and building with different tools. Next, artist Brandy Maslowski challenges you to play with value in monochromatic color waves. Put color theory into color practice with this episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Color Practice
    Saturday, March 1
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    What's a season of Quilting Arts without an episode on color-wonderful, transformative, expressive color? In this episode of Quilting Arts, artist Lisa Thorpe explores multiple methods for applying color to stamped designs, blending and building with different tools. Next, artist Brandy Maslowski challenges you to play with value in monochromatic color waves. Put color theory into color practice with this episode of Quilting Arts!

 

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  • Creating with Resists
    Saturday, December 21
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Preserving a space-keeping it clear of paints or dyes-has a marvelous artistic effect. Cindy Lohbeck explores dextrin from corn and potatoes to create a resist for fabric dye, showing you the techniques for mixing, applying, dyeing, and washing. Next, Brandy Maslowski uses tape as a resist with paint to incorporate words into her art. Learn how resistance can be the path to creativity on today's episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Creating with Resists
    Thursday, December 19
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Preserving a space-keeping it clear of paints or dyes-has a marvelous artistic effect. Cindy Lohbeck explores dextrin from corn and potatoes to create a resist for fabric dye, showing you the techniques for mixing, applying, dyeing, and washing. Next, Brandy Maslowski uses tape as a resist with paint to incorporate words into her art. Learn how resistance can be the path to creativity on today's episode of Quilting Arts!
  • The Art of Being An Artist
    Tuesday, December 17
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Art of Being An Artist
    Tuesday, December 17
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Art of Being An Artist
    Tuesday, December 17
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Spiritual Impulse
    Saturday, December 14
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Spiritual impulses, sacred links, divine inspiration-today's episode celebrates how two artists explore the mystical connections in our material world. Vivika Hansen DeNegre feels compelled by vintage studio photographs. She collects them to use in her art, embellishing and adorning them to honor these 'Instant Ancestors.' Using both manual and digital techniques, Judith Ahlborn presents approaches to creating mandala artwork for today's art quilter. Open up to the artistic urgings of the universe, on today's episode of Quilting Arts!
  • The Spiritual Impulse
    Thursday, December 12
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Spiritual impulses, sacred links, divine inspiration-today's episode celebrates how two artists explore the mystical connections in our material world. Vivika Hansen DeNegre feels compelled by vintage studio photographs. She collects them to use in her art, embellishing and adorning them to honor these 'Instant Ancestors.' Using both manual and digital techniques, Judith Ahlborn presents approaches to creating mandala artwork for today's art quilter. Open up to the artistic urgings of the universe, on today's episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Back to Art School
    Tuesday, December 10
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Back to Art School
    Tuesday, December 10
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Back to Art School
    Tuesday, December 10
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Traditions of Texture
    Saturday, December 7
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Exploring other artistic traditions can inspire you with new textures! In the first segment, fabric dyeing artist Cindy Lohbeck demonstrates sekka shibori, discussing triangle folds, templates, and ways to dye to create magnificent collisions of color. Next, Cheryl Whited teaches tufting, also known as stumpwork, which involves layering yarns over a template in a refreshed variation of this heirloom technique. Start your own tradition of texture after today's episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Traditions of Texture
    Thursday, December 5
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Exploring other artistic traditions can inspire you with new textures! In the first segment, fabric dyeing artist Cindy Lohbeck demonstrates sekka shibori, discussing triangle folds, templates, and ways to dye to create magnificent collisions of color. Next, Cheryl Whited teaches tufting, also known as stumpwork, which involves layering yarns over a template in a refreshed variation of this heirloom technique. Start your own tradition of texture after today's episode of Quilting Arts!
  • Exploring The Quilted Stitch
    Tuesday, December 3
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Exploring The Quilted Stitch
    Tuesday, December 3
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Exploring The Quilted Stitch
    Tuesday, December 3
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Beauty All 'round
    Saturday, November 30
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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
  • Beauty All 'round
    Thursday, November 28
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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
  • Creating Transparency
    Tuesday, November 26
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Creating Transparency
    Tuesday, November 26
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Creating Transparency
    Tuesday, November 26
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Express Yourself
    Saturday, November 23
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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!
  • Express Yourself
    Thursday, November 21
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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!
  • Slicing and Dicing
    Tuesday, November 19
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Slicing and Dicing
    Tuesday, November 19
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Slicing and Dicing
    Tuesday, November 19
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Free-Motion Quilting
    Saturday, November 16
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Free-Motion Quilting
    Thursday, November 14
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Layers
    Tuesday, November 12
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Layers
    Tuesday, November 12
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Layers
    Tuesday, November 12
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Off The Wall
    Saturday, November 9
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Off The Wall
    Thursday, November 7
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Beauty All 'round
    Tuesday, November 5
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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
  • Beauty All 'round
    Tuesday, November 5
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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
  • Beauty All 'round
    Tuesday, November 5
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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
  • Shadows and Sheers
    Saturday, November 2
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.