Trailers

Debuting July 30, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, there's a new quilter on the quilt block. If you haven't heard the name Kestrel Michaud, you won't forget it after this show. Kestrel is a fabric illustrator who creates award-winning imaginative realism with hundreds of little pieces of fabric. How does she keep all of those itty-bitty fabric pieces from fraying? She'll show you.

Debuting July 16, 2023: Ladies and gentlemen, it is our great privilege to welcome the 1976 Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Year to The Quilt Show, Miss Colleen Wise. Even though she doesn't like sewing, cutting, or ironing, somehow Colleen has managed to create quilts with an illusion and depth, where leaves float, or balls bounce, seemingly off the quilt.

Debuting July 2, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, Geri Patterson-Kutras is a quilter whose quilts tell a story, and they draw you in and make you linger. Geri will teach you how to find inspiration all around you and harvest moments that speak volumes. Plus, watch how Geri creates improvisational cityscapes as a palette cleanser between quilt projects. They're wonderful and whimsical and so easy to make.

Debuting June 18, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, Sue Nickels is one of the powerhouses in the world of machine quilting, and she was skeptical about ruler work. But when she discovered what she could do, it changed her world, and now she is showing you. Check out her straight-line quilting that she says is easy-peasy. Plus, curved ruler quilting on the home machine?

Debuting June 4, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, we have got an Australian quilter in the house. Wait till you meet Rachaeldaisy and see her delightful, folded fabric quilts. She's showing us how to make these happy blocks, and she is making a special folded star for us at The Quilt Show.

Debuting May 21, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, the unforgettable and unmistakable quilts of Canadian fiber artist Mary Pal. What Mary can do with cheesecloth is really quite remarkable. The faces, the movement, the artistry. Mary is sharing her secrets for creating appliqué shapes with cheesecloth. Plus, learn how she makes faces appear with this stretchy, gauzy, cotton fiber.

Debuting May 7, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, Patricia Belyea has been fascinated by Japanese culture for really most of her life. When she discovered Yukata cottons, she found her calling. Patricia will show you just how cool these vintage-dyed fabrics with bold motifs are and how you can use them.

Debuting April 23, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, make sure you join us for a super fun hour with the bewhiskered wizard and mad color scientist of Blue Nickel Studios. It's Scott Hansen, and he describes his designs as urban folk. Find out what that means and how he does it.

Debuting April 9, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, calling all designers and designer wannabees, have we got a show for you. Graphic designer and Modern quilter David Owen Hastings loves to provide quilters with new approaches to design. See how he works out some of his designs in paper and stitches before moving on to fabric.

Debuting March 26, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, our guest creates portrait quilts with a remarkable amount of animal magnetism and realism. Meet Rhonda Denney and learn all about her passion for what she calls pigment patchwork. Whether using watercolor pencils, or more surprising forms of pigment-enhancing tools, Rhonda shows you how to capture and enhance the spirit of your subject.

Debuting March 12, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, how long has it been since Cristina Arcenegui Bono has seen her quilts? Well, about three years, because they've been sitting in boxes in our studio waiting for the pandemic clouds to be clear so she could come from Spain. And you will want to see her quilts too. They are whimsical, childlike, and simply wonderful story quilts.

Debuting February 26, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, she's finally here! Irene Blanck all the way from Australia with her gorgeous and joyous quilts. Irene oftentimes uses up to eighty different colors in each quilt, and she has a soft spot for appliqué birds, vases, and flowers. See how Irene preps her work to make it portable, and then watch her way to do needle turn appliqué.

Debuting February 12, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, if you're looking for some sweet serendipity, look no further. Our guest, Sherri Lipman McCauley, enjoys creating abstract quilts with paint and a little bit of happenstance. See how a syringe from her dental office became her favorite quilt marking tool.

Debuting January 29, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, Carole Lyles Shaw says she was making Modern quilts in the 90s long before there was a Modern movement. She has a fearless approach to using vibrant color. If you're Modern curious, Carole invites you to see the power of working in a series.

Debuting January 15, 2023: Look who you get to hang with on the next Quilt Show. It's Maria Shell. It's great that Maria's back, and you won't want to miss what you'll be learning. Lately, Maria's been obsessed with triangles and all the possibilities they create in improvisational play. Plus, see how one simple improv curve, when repeated, gets you incredible results. So, anyone who's interested in letting go of the ruler and attempting improv, this show's for you.

Debuting January 1, 2023: On the next Quilt Show, it's a new year, and you know what that means, our new Block Of the Month quilt designed by Australia's Sarah Fielke. Sarah is so happy to be here and to introduce you to Homeward Bound.

Debuting December 18, 2022: On the next Quilt Show, we are so excited to have back to the show Sheila Frampton Cooper. Her work is bold, distinctive, and commands attention. She revels in the spontaneous. Learn exciting ways to use jelly rolls without a pattern or plan. Plus, Sheila has fantastical ideas for improv blocks with impressive results.

Debuting December 4, 2022: On the next Quilt Show, Catherine Redford has a passion for teaching walking foot quilting and hand embroidery. Ever heard of organic buttonhole filler or sparkly needle weaving? Catherine will show you.

Debuting November 20, 2022: On the next Quilt Show, Colette Dumont from Quebec, Canada is someone you're going to want on your radar. Her quilts are beyond dazzling, and she has a number of best-of-show awards to prove it.

Debuting November 6, 2022: Guess who's on the next Quilt Show? Ana Buzzalino from Calgary, Canada. She is so gifted with surface design and embroidery techniques, and layers. Lots and lots of layers.