Stitching Realism
quilting arts

Thu, May 7 7:30 A.M. NH Create (11.4)  

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!

Duration: 27 minutes and 59 seconds

Episode Number: 3106

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Thu, May 7 7:30 A.M. Stitching Realism     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 7 1:30 P.M. Stitching Realism     NH Create (11.4)

About 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.


Future Broadcast times for "Quilting Arts": (show all)

Thu, Apr 9 7:30 A.M. The Spiritual Impulse     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Apr 9 1:30 P.M. The Spiritual Impulse     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Apr 16 7:30 A.M. Creating with Resists     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Apr 16 1:30 P.M. Creating with Resists     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Apr 23 7:30 A.M. Fold & Twist     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Apr 23 1:30 P.M. Fold & Twist     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Apr 30 7:30 A.M. Out-Of-The-Box Possibilities     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Apr 30 1:30 P.M. Out-Of-The-Box Possibilities     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 7 7:30 A.M. Stitching Realism     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 7 1:30 P.M. Stitching Realism     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 14 7:30 A.M. Applique Two Ways     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 14 1:30 P.M. Applique Two Ways     NH Create (11.4)


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