Art Quilting 101: Design Basics

Description Explore the world of art quilting with artist Wendy Butler Berns and learn to design without using a pattern. You’ll discover how to see your world through the eyes of an artist and communicate your vision through fiber. Walk through the process of selecting background materials and arranging your design pieces. Next, you’ll use free-motion quilting to doodle with an unbelievable variety of thread options and create textural elements with yarn couching and bobbin drawing. Then, discover when to add a border and embellish with novelty finishing touches. Learn dozens of practical techniques, creative ideas and troubleshooting tips you can use in any quilting project!

• Class Preview
• Introduction
• Getting Started
• Thread Embellishments
• Thread Talk
• Texturing Ideas
• Principles of Design
• To Border or Not To Border
• Machine Quilting and Binding
• Postcards and Finishing Details