Archive Three
£25.00
Description
In Archive 3 you’ll find a lively mix of some of the very first shows we taped for DMTV. Ranging from discharge printing, through altered books and free motion quilting, there’s lots to inspire.
This collection has twenty videos.
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’.
Run time: 11 minutes
Presenter: Laura Kemshall
What’s the Story? with Edwina Mackinnon
Linda talks with Edwina Mackinnon about the series of quilts she made inspired by her father’s occupation as skilled bootmaker.
Rubbings and Resist
Find out how Laura’s using fabric paint to create the portraits that feature strongly in her latest quilts.
Run time: 8 minutes
Presenter: Linda Kemshall
Love Thread
In this video Laura talks you through the threads she favours for her machine quilting and embroidery
Run time: 9 minutes
Presenter: Laura Kemshall
Using Unique Fabrics
Linda talks with Edwina Mackinnon about her techniques for colouring and customising fabrics for quilt making.
Run time: 11 minutes
Presenter: Linda Kemshall with Edwina Mackinnon
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.
Run time: 9 minutes
Presenter: Linda Kemshall
What’s the Story? The Fifth Day
Join Linda to find out more about her painted wholecloth quilt The Fifth Day.
Run time: 5 minutes
Presenter: Linda Kemshall
Details to Delight – Fabric Painting
Linda demonstrates fabric painting onto a previously pieced, appliquéd and quilted fabric surface.
Run time: 16 minutes
Presenter: Linda Kemshall
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.
Run time: 14 minutes
Presenter: Linda Kemshall
Considering Composition
In this video Laura explains the choices she makes when composing a series of designs based on her favourite poppy seedhead motif.
Run time: 23 minutes
Presenter: Laura Kemshall
Painterly Shadow Applique
In this video Linda transforms a screen printed motif with layers of sheer fabric patches to create painterly colour.
Run time: 14 minutes
Presenter: Linda Kemshall
Ransom Note Lettering
Laura shows an effective way to add text to sketchbook pages using collaged letters taken from magazines.
Run time: 12 minutes
Presenter: Laura Kemshall
Hydrangea Blooming
Blooming is a word used to describe the textural effects of first stitching and then cutting back through layers of fabrics. Here Linda shows how she uses the technique with Hydrangeas as inspiration.
Run time: 19 minutes
Presenter: Linda Kemshall
Finishing School – Binding
Binding can make or break a quilt. Join Laura to see how to do it.
Run time: 18 minutes
Presenter: Laura Kemshall
Mirror Mirror
Laura loves mirrored embroidery and here she demonstrates how it’s done.
Run time: 19 minutes
Presenter: Laura Kemshall
Travelling Light
A travel journal is a lovely memory of a special trip and very relaxing too. Here Linda shows a few pages of her little sketchbook worked while on holiday in France.
Run time: 11 minutes
Presenter: Linda Kemshall
Getting Started with Watercolour
Linda explains the basic colour palette and everything you need to start painting in watercolour. She demonstrates with a single leaf as her subject.
Run time: 15 minutes
Presenter: Linda Kemshall
Details to Delight – Machine Wrapped Tassels
Making your own tassels means they will coordinate perfectly with your textile projects. Here Linda shows how she makes very decorative tassels to adorn cushions or any number of items.
Run time: 10 minutes
Presenter: Linda Kemshall
Printed Patchwork
Linda makes print blocks using scraps of cardstock and self adhesive foam. Then she prints with acrylics onto paper and cloth to create convincingly realistic patchwork designs.
Run time: 8 minutes
Presenter: Linda Kemshall
Simple Screenprinting
Laura demystifies screen printing on fabric using thickened dyes. You’ll love the results!
Run time: 26 minutes
Presenter: Laura Kemshall