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Considering Quilting – Density

In this video Laura explains how density of quilting affects the way we perceive the colours of a finished quilt. She also demonstrates how close quilting throws a motif  into relief and makes it ‘pop’.

To work along you will need:

  • A small sandwich of fabric/wadding/backing to sample technique.
  • A few machine sewing threads – Laura used Madeira Rayon.

Approximate run time: 11 minutes

Presenter: Laura Kemshall

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What’s the Story? – with Edwina Mackinnon

Laura talks with Edwina Mackinnon about the series of quilts she made inspired by her father’s occupation as skilled bootmaker.

Approximate run time: 8 minutes

Presenter: Laura Kemshall with Edwina Mackinnon

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Rubbings and Resist

In this video Linda shows how her sketchbook technique using oil pastel and watercolour wash works just as effectively on fabric with a simple change of art media.

To work along you’ll need:

  • Pale coloured or white cotton fabric
  • Markal Paintstik
  • Shapes cut from thin card
  • Fabric paint in a colour that contrasts with the Paintstik

Approximate run time: 8 minutes

Presenter: Linda Kemshall

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Love Thread

In this video Laura talks you through the threads she favours for her machine quilting and embroidery

Approximate run time: 9 minutes

Presenter: Laura Kemshall

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Using Unique Fabrics

Linda talks with Edwina Mackinnon about her techniques for colouring and customising fabrics for quilt making.

Approximate run time: 11 minutes

Presenter: Linda Kemshall with Edwina Mackinnon

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Details to Delight – Fabric Tassels

Linda shows how she embellishes the corners of her handmade cushions using frayed fabric strips, shiny braids and beaded embroidery threads.

To work along you will need:

  • A cushion cover
  • Scraps of coordinating cotton fabrics
  • Scraps of braid
  • Heavyweight embroidery threads
  • A few large beads
  • A basic sewing kit

Approximate run time: 9 minutes

Presenter: Linda Kemshall

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Details to Delight – Fabric Painting

Linda demonstrates fabric painting onto a previously pieced, appliquéd and quilted fabric surface.

To work along you will need:

  • A small quilted fabric sandwich,
  • Fabric paints
  • Small round paintbrush

Approximate run time: 16 minutes

Presenter: Linda Kemshall

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Sketchbook Secrets – Roman Portraits

In this video Linda shows how to draw a pencil portrait from a photograph. She demonstrates how cross hatching and shading can create convincingly realistic 3D effects.

Approximate run time: 14 minutes

Presenter: Linda Kemshall

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Considering Composition

In this video Laura explains the choices she makes when composing a series of designs based on her favourite Poppy Seedhead motif.

Approximate run time: 23 minutes

Presenter: Laura Kemshall

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Painterly Shadow Applique

In this video Linda transforms a screen printed motif with layers of sheer fabric patches to create painterly colour.

To join in you will need:

  • A screen printed panel
  • Scraps of a range of sheer fabrics such as chiffon or net
  • A piece of nylon tulle a little larger than the item being made
  • Basic sewing kit

Approximate run time: 14 minutes

Presenter: Linda Kemshall

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Ransom Note Lettering

Laura shows an effective way to add text to sketchbook pages using collaged letters taken from magazines.

To work along you will need:

  • Sketchbook images
  • Old newspapers and magazines
  • Paper glue
  • Scissors

Approximate run time: 12 minutes

Presenter: Laura Kemshall

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