5 Free Art Quilt Patterns
Quilt art comes in many forms and is often inspired by the experiences, imagery, and ideas of the artist, rather than a traditional pattern. Do you have a memorable landscape or a favorite season in mind that you think would translate to a wall quilt? Yes?! You're in luck! Today, we're giving away a FREE eBook with examples of a few of our favorite art quilt patterns. Download your copy here:
How to Make 3D Quilts: 3 Ways to Give Your Designs Dimension
Get ready to quilt beyond the confines of flat quilts and dive into the creative realm of three-dimensional quilts! These fun techniques will let you break free from tradition and embrace the dynamic, tactile qualities of 3D quilts. Because everybody loves designs with a little extra flair!
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Memory quilts incorporate photos, ephemera, remnants of fabric or clothing from the past, and more. They are a beautiful way of honoring a loved one, an event, or family history. Have you ever made one? If not, here's a great resource to help you get started! Download your copy of this FREE eBook with 5 memory quilt ideas!
How to Quilt with a Prompt: An Art Quilter’s Answer
Have you ever been asked to create a quilt based on a prompt? As many fiber artists know, this can be a bit of a daunting task — but don't worry! We're sharing some of the best results of Quilting Arts Magazine's past Reader Challenges that embrace the unexpected and push the boundaries of how a prompt can be interpreted. We guarantee you'll be inspired!
How to Quilt Flowers: 3 Projects Every Quilter Should Try
Who doesn’t love a little floral inspiration during these beautiful midsummer days? As the summer sun heats up and nature displays an array of brilliant blooms, we decided to scour our archives for quilty botanic motivation and found this lovely compilation of flower power fun. 🌼🌼 Have a look:
Tania Denyer in Conversation with Jenni Grover: Artist Q&A
Meet Tania Denyer, a Canadian textile artist and illustrator whose favorite question to answer is “I wonder what this would look like in fabric?” Her unique focus on food-themed quilts imparts color, playfulness, and unexpected charm, redefining expectations when it comes to textile art. Join us as we chat with Tania about embracing those "oops" moments, finding foodie inspiration, and how her designs evoke a sense of joyful wonder!
Why Art Quilters Should Show Their Work: A Glimpse Inside the Quilt National 2023 Opening
If you've ever looked at all the requirements to submit your quilt to a show and thought to yourself, "I can do that – but where do I start?" don't worry – you're not alone. There are tons of benefits to showing your quilted works of art, and you can do it! Susan Brubaker Knapp is here to share her experience.
5 Free Art Quilt Patterns
Art quilting comes in many forms and is often inspired by the experiences, imagery, and ideas of the artist, rather than a traditional pattern. 🎨🎨 Get the best tips on art quilt patterns and add some creative quilt art to your designs today with our FREE eBook. Download your copy here:
What’s rust got to do with it? Two unique methods to dye fabric and paper
Finally, finally, finally… it is nearly spring, and we are “dyeing” to get outside! 🌱 🌞 Wellllll... it might depend on where you live, but we really are ready for spring. How about you? In the meantime, we're cooking up a plan to rust dye some fabric. Check it out:
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Do you have a stash of old photos you’d like to use in your quilts? It's one of the best ways to make a truly unique piece of art! 📸 With image transfer techniques, you can incorporate photos, letters, papers, and other ephemera into your quilt designs. New supplies and technologies make photo transfers easier than ever. Get our best image transfer techniques in this FREE eBook! Download your copy, here:
Explore Image Transfer Techniques in Fiber Art: Free eBook - Quilting Daily
Who doesn’t have boxes of old photos or a digital cache of images just waiting to be brought forth into the light to be enjoyed by all? Why not turn these photographic memories into fiber art with image transfer techniques? Learn more about how to do just this with our FREE "Explore Image Transfer Techniques In Fiber Art" eBook!