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Featured Quilt - Most Innovative Use of Materials at Quilt National '25
Encounter of Lines and Surfaces II by Jongkyeong Lee won Most Innovative Use of Materials (Sponsored by Robert & Ardis James Foundation) at Quilt National ’25. It is easy to see why Jongkyeong won the Most Innovative Use of Materials award, because by looking at this quilt you would never guess what was used to create it. We think that the artist explains their technique the best, so we'll let them tell you how they did it.
"Recently, I have been immersed in a new technique involving organza, where I use a soldering iron instead of traditional sewing methods to create patchwork.
This technique involves layering organza fabric in two to four or more layers to create texture. Due to the nature of organza, the opposite side becomes visible, and both sides of the fabric are finished as reversible. Most impressively, the technique uses seam allowances of less than one millimeter, which often leaves viewers in awe of its intricacy." |
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Jaimie Davis Joins The Quilt Show Family in a Brand New Show! |
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She's Got Just What You Need, Bringing a Variety of Projects
Meet Jaimie Davis, a multifaceted artist known for blending traditional techniques with modern tools. In this show, Jaimie teaches you how to create and stitch a ruched rose, guiding you through each step of the process. She also shares her method for adding intricate detail to fabric using water-activated pigment pencils. Finally, Jaimie demonstrates how to use a digital drawing tool to convert a hand-drawn Rose of Sharon design into appliqué shapes that can be precisely cut with a digital cutter.
Watch Jaimie in Creative Ruching, Painting with Inktense Pencils, and Digital Drawing with Jaimie Davis, which debuts today! |
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Barbara Black's Tips for "Laurel Ridge" Month 6 |
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We're Halfway Through and Here Are Some Tips for You
It's the beginning of June, which means we've reached the halfway point of Laurel Ridge, our 2025 Block Of the Month designed by Lynn Wilder. If you need a little direction, Barbara Black is here to help you out with what lies ahead. She says, "This month Appliqué returns--with the large spray of flowers and leaves.There are 8 of these blocks, and each is 5" x 7.5" FINISHED." Barbara has chosen to not include appliqué in her version of the BOM, but has written plenty about it to help guide you on your path. |
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WeAllSew Tutorial: Sewing Machine Cleaning and Oiling |
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Keep Your Machine in Tip-Top Shape
National Sewing Machine day is June 13, which is just a little less than two weeks away. We think there's no better way to celebrate than by learning the proper ways to clean and oil your cherished sewing machine. Jaime David at WeAllSew is here to show you just how to do that so that your machine receives the love and care it needs to stay with you forever. |
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Just Added - New Quilt Backs from Kaffe Fassett |
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Kaffe Can Make Any Quilt Complete
Complete your gloriously colorful quilt in true Kaffe style with a bold and beautiful back - these 108 inch wide fabrics make it easy! |
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The Quilt Show Puzzle: A Cool "Coral Reef" Quilt
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"Pacific Coral Reef" by Jane Haworth
Jane was new to quilting when she moved to the United States, and one of the things she would do when she first got here was record Simply Quilts, hosted by our very own Alex Anderson. One of the episodes featured Susan Carlson, who was making a fish quilt. This opened Jane's eyes to the possibilities of using raw edge work in her quilt. As a result, Jane started to make fish quilts, which included her Pacific Coral Reef quilt from 2004 that was made with collage appliqué and machine quilting.
See more of Jane's quilts in Make a Pet Portrait and How to Create a Collage Background with Jane Haworth | How to Block a Quilt with Alex Anderson. |
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Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
In the months ahead we're bringing you a slew of new episodes of The Quilt Show. And while we can't reveal what's coming just yet (that would spoil the fun), we can say that you won't be disappointed in the top-notch talent that's heading your way and bringing you their expertise on quilting, textiles, and more. Stay tuned for a whole lot of fun!
(Above Photo: An In-Progress Pet Portrait by Jane Haworth) |
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