This Sunday brings us another brand new edition of The Quilt Show, and we wanted you to be the first to get a glimpse of what was happening on the set as we shot it. From a fringed edge design demo from Ricky, to the delightful quilts inspired by the photos of our guest Cindy Wiens, it's another can't miss show that is only a few days away!
Debuting June 16, 2024: On the next Quilt Show, we plucked her from relative obscurity and we're shining a big, bright spotlight on the talents of Fresno, California quilter Cindy Wiens. Cindy has the ability to find inspiration and patterns in the most unusual places and then translate them directly into fabric. It's really cool to see.
The traditional and the modern come together in our upcoming show this Sunday. Go behind the scenes and see how Pati Fried pairs traditional hand-stitching with modern quilt design. Plus, Ricky is all in on his BERNINA Q-matic and demonstrates how to draw a tessellating digitized machine quilting patterns and tips for time saving edge-to-edge quilting.
Debuting June 2, 2024: On the next Quilt Show, Ricky is going gaga over his BERNINA Q-matic and he is stitching up a storm. Ricky will show you how he draws customized designs, and then once he loads them into his Q-matic, with a push of a button his wishes are the machine's command. Presto, no hands quilting. Plus meet Pati Fried, a member of Alex's little mini-group, who is doing some really exciting things like adding texture with slow stitch.
Ricky Tims' Stable Stuff Poly is a versatile, machine printable multi-purpose stabilizer for appliqué, machine embroidery, foundation piecing, machine quilting, and more. Once stitched you can tear it away - or not! Available as a 20" x 10 yd Roll, or as 8-1/2" x 11" Sheets, watch and the video and see Ricky himself talk about this incredible product. Learn how it works, how to use it, and how it will be perfect for your next quilt!
Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Mary Kerr's guest appearance. Mary uses the Drunkard's Path block but puts her own spin on it. You will learn about "Make Do" quilts, "Craklin Mats" and "Southern Quilts".
Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Maday Delgado's guest appearance. Maday's mission is to teach art and make beautiful things and her angle is all about sustainability. She will teach you about Hand Stitching and Improv Curved Piecing. Plus, learn what Ricky shares about how he works with scraps to make new fabric.
Who's taking the stage this week at The Quilt Show? It's first time guest Maday Delgado, and she has a whole slew of things to show you. Want to know what they are? While we can't give everything away just yet, we can take you behind the scenes and show you some sneak peeks at her demos on both hand stitching AND improv curved piecing. Plus, see if you can figure out what Ricky is working on. Here's a hint, it involves scraps!
From AQS: "Ready for a blast from the past? Here's Ricky Tims in 1997 at the AQS Quilt Show & Contest in Paducah, Kentucky, sharing his quilt Peace Like A River. He talks about his love of quilting and music."
Debuting April 7, 2024: On the next Quilt Show, Maday Delgado is her name, sustainable art and beauty is her game. She learned her resourcefulness while growing up in Cuba, and now she is sharing her passion for taking care of the environment while making beautiful textiles. See Maday's thoughtful approach to hand stitching as she makes color choices, and works with irregular shapes and secondhand products.
Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Cathy Perlmutter's guest appearance. Cathy makes non-fussy, improv friendly, quirky quilts that you'll just love. From Cityscapes to improv log cabins, learn how Cathy's techniques inspired the creation of her show.
Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Sue Sherman's guest appearance. Sue's fabric creations connect us all to the animal kingdom through hours of precise painting with dyes and threads. Plus, Tracy Mooney brings us a delicious technique called the "Potato Chip Block".
Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Betty Ford-Smith's guest appearance on our latest show. Betty is an expert at Pinecone Quilts and has shown her work at the Smithsonian and at the White House. Plus, learn about Alex's new love as she demos Kurumi buttons.
Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill's visit. Sheri's quilts are graphic and bold, and she teaches us foundation paper piecing "beyond the basics" along with intuitive quilt top design with a walking foot.
Embark on a unique and enriching photography tour of Ireland, curated in collaboration with the multi-talented Ricky Tims, musician, contemporary quiltmaker, and photography mentor. This immersive journey combines the beauty of Ireland’s landscapes with the artistry of photography, offering participants the chance to capture the true essence of both Northern and Southern Ireland.
Debuting February 4, 2024: On the next Quilt Show, you know a few things, you've tried a few things, but are you ready to take things to the next level. Well this next show is chock full of great information that will make your things even better. Meet designer and quilter Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill, who is making beautifully graphic and bold quilts.
Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Diana S. Fox's appearance on our latest show. Diana shares with The Quilt Show audience her techniques for round blocks and Fosshape interfacing. Plus learn how Susan Dillon, who used to be in Burlesque, creates "environments" and shows us her special embroidery. Great teaching and a fun show await you.
From Ricky: "I'm excited that my quilt One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish will be in the popular biennial men's quilt exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden, Colorado. If you are in Colorado soon, be sure to check out the exhibit. I'll be at the reception January 19 - maybe see you there!!!"
From Ricky: "Join me as I load my One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Quilt onto my BERNINA Q24 and use the Q-matic Longarm Quilting Automation System to quilt it!"
Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Jen Kingwell's guest appearance. Jen is a fabulous designer who created our Block of the Month for 2024, Pick a Petal. This quilt will be a fun journey with learning and scrappy fabrics. Find out how Shelly approached this important show.