Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes with Ann Shaw and Anna Bates

Using traditional Amish quilts as inspiration, Ann pares down the piecing lines using her new "gesture" process to create more modern designs. To shake things up even more, Ann pares down the Courthouse Steps block to its most minimal or remixed version.

Then, the effervescent quilt blogger Anna Bates makes a stop on her road trip to join us in the studio. Anna regales us with stories of quilt shops, meeting quilters on her journeys, and clever tips for doing handwork while riding along in an RV.

Star Members can watch Ann and Anna in Show 2213: Amish Remix and Quilting on the Road, when it debuts Sunday, June 17, 2018.

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On the Set with Katie Pasquini Masopust

Alex and Ricky welcome back Katie Pasquini Masopust to share the secrets behind her new art quilts built using log cabin blocks. Her love of tradition led Katie to see how far she could expand the block.

Enlarged photographs are used to build on a grid system that becomes the framework for her quilts. Varying fabrics, color, and value take on the role of major players as an entirely new art quilt is built. Along the way, Katie shares tips for using this most traditional of blocks in an unconventional manner.

Star Members can watch Show 2210: Reimagining the Log Cabin Block when it debuts on May 6, 2018.

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#1 Suzanne 2018-05-04 08:18

That was fun to watch! Now I want to make a Log Cabin quilt. And watch the whole show.

Behind the Scenes With Katie Fowler

Quilt artist and teacher Katie Fowler returns to share the fun of coloring pre-printed mandala designs built with quilt blocks on fabric. It takes the joy of the coloring book to a whole new level. Now your colored designs can be used just like any other fabric in your stash!

And, Ricky kicks off the show with tips for assembling a contemporary baby bunting quilt inspired by an antique quilt. The large 16” blocks can then be combined using a variety of settings to make a number of very striking quilts.

Star Members can watch Katie in Show 2209: Coloring on Fabric Mandala Designs when it debuts this Sunday, April 22, 2018.

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#3 cjwallawalla 2018-04-22 14:04

What is the name of the Mac program Katie uses?

#2 jojo 2018-04-20 14:52

So looking forward to this show.

#1 carroll lee 2018-04-20 08:29

Can't Wait!!!!

On the Set with Maria Shell

Alex and Ricky are visited by Maria Shell, who refers to herself as a "bit maker." She shares her method for creating visually vibrant and patterned quilts created by sewing small units or strips together. It is through sewing, cutting, and joining a large number of strip set units, that Maria pushes a design as far as she can, with the end result being an entirely new design.

Also in this show, Alex shares her updated version of an antique quilt and discusses the problems she encountered when trying to mimic the original quilt‘s border. Using lemons to make lemonade, Alex shares her new "super improv" and out-of-the-box triangle border.

Star Members can watch Maria in Show 2208: Improv Patchwork. The show debuts this Sunday, April 8, 2018.

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On the Set with Diane Kirkhart

Diane Kirkhart joins Alex and Ricky on the set. Diane learned how to sew from her mother at the age of five. It is her immense dedication to handwork that has led her to creating spectacular Millefiori quilts. Many of her quilts include no less than several thousand hand-pieced English Paper Pieced units.

Diane shares three variations on EPP (English Paper Piecing) including an invisible stitch machine method, a bulk reducing figure eight knot, and a fussy cutting tip for creating photo images in the center of a rosette design. This show is chock full of mesmerizing eye candy. You won't want to miss this!

Star Members can watch Diane in Show 2205: Magnificent Millefiori Quilts when it debuts Sunday, February 25, 2018.

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#1 Thea 2018-02-24 14:46

Wow! amazing creativity and the quitling sooo enhances the quilts.

Alex and Ricky Welcome Leni Levenson Wiener to the Set of The Quilt Show

Leni Levenson Wiener has been photographing unsuspecting people on park benches for many years. She enjoys creating a little story and found that the background and bench itself were not actually necessary when trying to convey a message. Leni shares how she builds her unique mounted floating art works. She also shares tips for using unexpected fabrics when creating faces.

Also in this show, when it comes to quilting, we don’t often do our bodies justice. Hours of being hunched over a sewing machine can take its toll. Jake Simmons, a practicing Chiropractor, shares tips for preventing pain while quilting.

Star Members can watch Leni in Show 2204: The Human Form from Portrait to Art Piece, also featuring Jake Simmons. It debuts, Sunday, February 11, 2018.

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#2 SchnauzerFan 2018-02-11 09:38

This is a fantastic show. Lots of really good information but Leni's piece on skin tones and how you put them together to create a face is practical and valuable and "I got it." Even if you're not into faces, it could still be applied to other similar effects. I loved her first show; love this one even more. Chiropractic info was a real plus as well. I'm guilty on a lot of what he showed us we do.

#1 AuntJo 2018-02-10 09:02

What talent ! looking forward to the show !