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Fresh Quilting.

Fresh Quilting

Modern quilters take traditional designs and apply their own fresh twist in this series co-produced by the Modern Quilt Guild and KS Inc. Productions. Inspiring viewers to create high-impact quilts, the series also features segments on community sewing, including tips and tricks from Modern Quilt Guild members and leaders. Some topics covered include charity quilting events; using templates to create contemporary curves; graphic quilt samplers with bold-colored triangles; whimsical quilted designs; and designs made with die-cut shapes.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sun, 12/21 at 6:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Traditional and Modern

Updating a traditional design to a modern look; a modern take on a traditional memory quilt featuring raw edge applique; three binding ideas that give a professional finish to a quilt on the machine tip.

Tue, 12/23 at 6:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Playtime

Playing with color starting with paper; turning a mini quilt into a functional pillow; presser feet.

Tue, 12/23 at 12:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Playtime

Playing with color starting with paper; turning a mini quilt into a functional pillow; presser feet.

Tue, 12/23 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Playtime

Playing with color starting with paper; turning a mini quilt into a functional pillow; presser feet.

Fri, 12/26 at 9:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Creative Thinking

Creating modern quilts inspired by other crafts -- translating a silhouette, a pattern design or a texture for a new outook; improv quilts utilizing a design wall; improv technique using strip piecing; joining leftover pieces of batting.

Sun, 12/28 at 6:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Intentional Quilting

Laura Hartrich's annual intentions quilt; the importance of scant 1/4 inch seams; tacking stitches as a modern alternative to yarn ties.

Sun, 12/28 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Creative Thinking

Creating modern quilts inspired by other crafts -- translating a silhouette, a pattern design or a texture for a new outook; improv quilts utilizing a design wall; improv technique using strip piecing; joining leftover pieces of batting.

Mon, 12/29 at 8:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Creative Thinking

Creating modern quilts inspired by other crafts -- translating a silhouette, a pattern design or a texture for a new outook; improv quilts utilizing a design wall; improv technique using strip piecing; joining leftover pieces of batting.

Tue, 12/30 at 1:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Creative Thinking

Creating modern quilts inspired by other crafts -- translating a silhouette, a pattern design or a texture for a new outook; improv quilts utilizing a design wall; improv technique using strip piecing; joining leftover pieces of batting.

Tue, 12/30 at 6:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Blocks

Using negative space in nontraditional blocks; basic techniques for attaching blocks together; quilting as you go; creating panels with scraps and turning them into coasters, pouches and more.

Tue, 12/30 at 12:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Blocks

Using negative space in nontraditional blocks; basic techniques for attaching blocks together; quilting as you go; creating panels with scraps and turning them into coasters, pouches and more.

Tue, 12/30 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Blocks

Using negative space in nontraditional blocks; basic techniques for attaching blocks together; quilting as you go; creating panels with scraps and turning them into coasters, pouches and more.