Free-Motion Couching
quilting arts

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?

Duration: 27 minutes and 59 seconds

Episode Number: 3112

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, Mar 26 7:30 A.M. Beauty All 'round     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Mar 26 1:30 P.M. Beauty All 'round     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Apr 2 7:30 A.M. Traditions of Texture     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Apr 2 1:30 P.M. Traditions of Texture     NH Create (11.4)
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)


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