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Quilting Arts

Quilting Arts promises a new look for quilting television, with something for everyone who loves quilting. The show combines basic traditional quilt techniques every quilter needs to know with contemporary art designs and techniques. Host Patricia (Pokey) Bolton, invites quilt artists each week into her studio to share their expertise. She opens each show with a short feature relating to the show's theme. Tech savvy quilters will love the weekly digital segments. Also featured on each show is Sue Hausmann in a machine quilting segment.

Quilting Arts  
  • Transformation with Paint
    Thursday, April 25
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    There are many ways to add depth, texture, and design to fabric. Host Susan Brubaker Knapp starts with white cloth, then paints, stencils, and stitches to create a textural piece of art. In contrast, Margaret Abramshe works her artistry with paint on a grayscale print. Each technique is unique in its application and results!
  • Transformation with Paint
    Saturday, April 27
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    There are many ways to add depth, texture, and design to fabric. Host Susan Brubaker Knapp starts with white cloth, then paints, stencils, and stitches to create a textural piece of art. In contrast, Margaret Abramshe works her artistry with paint on a grayscale print. Each technique is unique in its application and results!
  • Shadows and Sheers
    Thursday, May 2
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shadowing is a 'no-no' in applique, and David M. Taylor will lead you out of the shadows with his exceptional techniques. On the flip side, quilter Jenny K. Lyon layers sheers in her project to create unexpected results. Learn something new from these incredible teachers who both explore the limits of fabric and thread.
  • Shadows and Sheers
    Saturday, May 4
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shadowing is a 'no-no' in applique, and David M. Taylor will lead you out of the shadows with his exceptional techniques. On the flip side, quilter Jenny K. Lyon layers sheers in her project to create unexpected results. Learn something new from these incredible teachers who both explore the limits of fabric and thread.
  • Off The Wall 
    Thursday, May 9
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Explore the versatility of quilted fabric beyond the bed or wall. First, Teresa Duryea Wong demonstrates how to make an elegant, quilted coat you'll wear for years. Her tips are not to be missed! Next, Eleanor Levie creates a charming vase out of upcycled 'fabric.' From fashion to flowers, we've got you covered.
  • Off The Wall 
    Saturday, May 11
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Explore the versatility of quilted fabric beyond the bed or wall. First, Teresa Duryea Wong demonstrates how to make an elegant, quilted coat you'll wear for years. Her tips are not to be missed! Next, Eleanor Levie creates a charming vase out of upcycled 'fabric.' From fashion to flowers, we've got you covered.
  • Free-Motion Quilting
    Thursday, May 16
    4:01 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Free-motion quilting is all about letting go and finishing your work your way. New quilters love Jenny K. Lyon's techniques that show that even 'sloppy-woppy' free-motion quilting is okay! Next, Valerie C. White shares her expertise using machine quilting techniques with variegated thread to create texture and movement. It's all about the stitch on this episode of QUILTING ARTS.
  • Free-Motion Quilting
    Saturday, May 18
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Free-motion quilting is all about letting go and finishing your work your way. New quilters love Jenny K. Lyon's techniques that show that even 'sloppy-woppy' free-motion quilting is okay! Next, Valerie C. White shares her expertise using machine quilting techniques with variegated thread to create texture and movement. It's all about the stitch on this episode of QUILTING ARTS.
  • Express Yourself
    Thursday, May 23
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    There are many ways to be creative using fabric and thread. Eleanor Levie teaches her method for weaving fabric and ribbons together to make a fabulous piece of fiber art. Next, Lisa Thorpe gets creative with paint, ink, stamping, and printing. Come celebrate individual expression on this episode of QUILTING ARTS!
  • Express Yourself
    Saturday, May 25
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    There are many ways to be creative using fabric and thread. Eleanor Levie teaches her method for weaving fabric and ribbons together to make a fabulous piece of fiber art. Next, Lisa Thorpe gets creative with paint, ink, stamping, and printing. Come celebrate individual expression on this episode of QUILTING ARTS!
  • Beauty All 'round
    Thursday, May 30
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The natural world offers lots of inspiration to artists - quilters included. Diana S. Fox looks to tree rings as she creates her artistic interpretation of these natural wonders. You'll learn all her tips from start to finish as she demonstrates these unique pieces of fiber art. Next, Teresa Duryea Wong stitches on a Star quilt and talks about the importance of this design in Native American culture. Nature and culture intersect in this very special episode
  • Beauty All 'round
    Saturday, June 1
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The natural world offers lots of inspiration to artists - quilters included. Diana S. Fox looks to tree rings as she creates her artistic interpretation of these natural wonders. You'll learn all her tips from start to finish as she demonstrates these unique pieces of fiber art. Next, Teresa Duryea Wong stitches on a Star quilt and talks about the importance of this design in Native American culture. Nature and culture intersect in this very special episode

 

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  • Surface Design
    Tuesday, April 23
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    New ideas for surface design are featured on this episode. First, Sarah Ann Smith demonstrates paint techniques with sour cream consistency paint for wearables and quilts using printing, monoprinting and ad screen printing. Then, Sue King begins with a whole quilt from an earlier episode that used various layers of screen printing. On this episode she builds up layers, and adds depth with free motion and decorative stitching.
  • Surface Design
    Tuesday, April 23
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    New ideas for surface design are featured on this episode. First, Sarah Ann Smith demonstrates paint techniques with sour cream consistency paint for wearables and quilts using printing, monoprinting and ad screen printing. Then, Sue King begins with a whole quilt from an earlier episode that used various layers of screen printing. On this episode she builds up layers, and adds depth with free motion and decorative stitching.
  • Surface Design
    Tuesday, April 23
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    New ideas for surface design are featured on this episode. First, Sarah Ann Smith demonstrates paint techniques with sour cream consistency paint for wearables and quilts using printing, monoprinting and ad screen printing. Then, Sue King begins with a whole quilt from an earlier episode that used various layers of screen printing. On this episode she builds up layers, and adds depth with free motion and decorative stitching.
  • Bits and Pieces
    Saturday, April 20
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Fussy cutting, raw-edge applique, and collage all start with cutting fabric in pieces. Learn tips from expert Kestrel Michaud about how she prepares fabric for cutting and creates intricate pieces for her amazing artwork. Artist Lisa Thorpe also works in collage and has her own tips for working with cut fabric. Two artists share their techniques using bits and pieces on today's QUILTING ARTS.
  • Bits and Pieces
    Thursday, April 18
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Fussy cutting, raw-edge applique, and collage all start with cutting fabric in pieces. Learn tips from expert Kestrel Michaud about how she prepares fabric for cutting and creates intricate pieces for her amazing artwork. Artist Lisa Thorpe also works in collage and has her own tips for working with cut fabric. Two artists share their techniques using bits and pieces on today's QUILTING ARTS.
  • A Different Vision
    Tuesday, April 16
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The artists on this episode share their different and unique visions for their materials. Ann Rebele is first with painting on silk organza - it's a different vision for a new material. Then, Donalee Kennedy has mini abstract improv - good things come in small packages.
  • A Different Vision
    Tuesday, April 16
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The artists on this episode share their different and unique visions for their materials. Ann Rebele is first with painting on silk organza - it's a different vision for a new material. Then, Donalee Kennedy has mini abstract improv - good things come in small packages.
  • A Different Vision
    Tuesday, April 16
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The artists on this episode share their different and unique visions for their materials. Ann Rebele is first with painting on silk organza - it's a different vision for a new material. Then, Donalee Kennedy has mini abstract improv - good things come in small packages.
  • Finishing School
    Saturday, April 13
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Finishing techniques can make the world of difference to how an art quilt is displayed. Diana S. Fox shows her technique for creating a double hanging sleeve you won't want to miss. Next, David M. Taylor shares his blue-ribbon binding method and tips to get precise mitered corners in a binding. It's all about fine finishes on this episode of QUILTING ARTS.
  • Finishing School
    Thursday, April 11
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Finishing techniques can make the world of difference to how an art quilt is displayed. Diana S. Fox shows her technique for creating a double hanging sleeve you won't want to miss. Next, David M. Taylor shares his blue-ribbon binding method and tips to get precise mitered corners in a binding. It's all about fine finishes on this episode of QUILTING ARTS.
  • Over The Top
    Tuesday, April 9
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Learn how to create over-the-top designs on this episode. First is Lyric Montgomery Kinard and actual vacation photos that are embroidered for a lasting memory. Then, Ann Rebele has a lesson on painting on cotton, this time on a thinner canvas with a dry-on-dry technique.
  • Over The Top
    Tuesday, April 9
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Learn how to create over-the-top designs on this episode. First is Lyric Montgomery Kinard and actual vacation photos that are embroidered for a lasting memory. Then, Ann Rebele has a lesson on painting on cotton, this time on a thinner canvas with a dry-on-dry technique.
  • Over The Top
    Tuesday, April 9
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Learn how to create over-the-top designs on this episode. First is Lyric Montgomery Kinard and actual vacation photos that are embroidered for a lasting memory. Then, Ann Rebele has a lesson on painting on cotton, this time on a thinner canvas with a dry-on-dry technique.
  • Free to Improvise
    Saturday, April 6
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Forget the rulers and the rules... today's theme is improv, by hand and by machine. Teresa Duryea Wong starts off with making an improvisational quilt complete with thin strips and odd shapes. Next, Heidi Zielinski adds a touch of free-motion machine quilting and hand embroidery to her abstract art quilts. On this episode of Quilting Arts, free your creativity with a little improvisation!
  • Free to Improvise
    Thursday, April 4
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Forget the rulers and the rules... today's theme is improv, by hand and by machine. Teresa Duryea Wong starts off with making an improvisational quilt complete with thin strips and odd shapes. Next, Heidi Zielinski adds a touch of free-motion machine quilting and hand embroidery to her abstract art quilts. On this episode of Quilting Arts, free your creativity with a little improvisation!
  • Creative Color and Collage
    Tuesday, April 2
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    This episode offers lessons on using color and collage. The first lesson with Sarah Ann Smith is about mixing paint colors. Then join Susan Brubaker Knapp for the best of raw-edge applique and collage from past seasons.
  • Creative Color and Collage
    Tuesday, April 2
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    This episode offers lessons on using color and collage. The first lesson with Sarah Ann Smith is about mixing paint colors. Then join Susan Brubaker Knapp for the best of raw-edge applique and collage from past seasons.
  • Creative Color and Collage
    Tuesday, April 2
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    This episode offers lessons on using color and collage. The first lesson with Sarah Ann Smith is about mixing paint colors. Then join Susan Brubaker Knapp for the best of raw-edge applique and collage from past seasons.
  • Applique Two Ways
    Saturday, March 30
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Applique quilts are always in vogue, and this episode offers two approaches to this style of quilting. Artist David M. Taylor shares an overview of his process for creating representational art quilts that incorporate his unique applique technique. Next, using a longarm machine, Satomi Hoar introduces us to using invisible thread to hide stitches and create a beautiful tulip applique design.
  • Applique Two Ways
    Thursday, March 28
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Applique quilts are always in vogue, and this episode offers two approaches to this style of quilting. Artist David M. Taylor shares an overview of his process for creating representational art quilts that incorporate his unique applique technique. Next, using a longarm machine, Satomi Hoar introduces us to using invisible thread to hide stitches and create a beautiful tulip applique design.
  • Printing
    Tuesday, March 26
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Printing techniques are featured in this episode. Sharon Wall is first with a multicolored silk screen design accented with stencils and free motion. Then, Sue King demonstrates screen printing and three options for silk screen techniques: ready-made thermofax, thermofax with your own design, and making your own screen.
  • Printing
    Tuesday, March 26
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Printing techniques are featured in this episode. Sharon Wall is first with a multicolored silk screen design accented with stencils and free motion. Then, Sue King demonstrates screen printing and three options for silk screen techniques: ready-made thermofax, thermofax with your own design, and making your own screen.
  • Printing
    Tuesday, March 26
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Printing techniques are featured in this episode. Sharon Wall is first with a multicolored silk screen design accented with stencils and free motion. Then, Sue King demonstrates screen printing and three options for silk screen techniques: ready-made thermofax, thermofax with your own design, and making your own screen.
  • Explore Design with Drawing and Color
    Saturday, March 23
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Many of the skills art quilters use every day can be traced back to the basics. Kestrel Michaud shares drawing techniques she learned in art school that will help every quilter hone their skills of observation and explore their options when designing a quilt. Next, Lisa Thorpe uses stamped and colorized designs in repeating patterns to create focal points, borders, and even printed yardage. Creativity abounds in this episode of QUILTING ARTS.
  • Explore Design with Drawing and Color
    Thursday, March 21
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Many of the skills art quilters use every day can be traced back to the basics. Kestrel Michaud shares drawing techniques she learned in art school that will help every quilter hone their skills of observation and explore their options when designing a quilt. Next, Lisa Thorpe uses stamped and colorized designs in repeating patterns to create focal points, borders, and even printed yardage. Creativity abounds in this episode of QUILTING ARTS.
  • Thread
    Tuesday, March 19
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    This episode focuses on a quilting essential - thread. First is Catherine Redford, with walking foot quilting tips for whole cloth quilts. Organic curves, sharp points, and grid work are just a few of the techniques she features. Then, Nina McVeigh creates a bag with ruler work featuring double needles, applique with rulers and zipper insertion with rulers.
  • Thread
    Tuesday, March 19
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    This episode focuses on a quilting essential - thread. First is Catherine Redford, with walking foot quilting tips for whole cloth quilts. Organic curves, sharp points, and grid work are just a few of the techniques she features. Then, Nina McVeigh creates a bag with ruler work featuring double needles, applique with rulers and zipper insertion with rulers.
  • Thread
    Tuesday, March 19
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    This episode focuses on a quilting essential - thread. First is Catherine Redford, with walking foot quilting tips for whole cloth quilts. Organic curves, sharp points, and grid work are just a few of the techniques she features. Then, Nina McVeigh creates a bag with ruler work featuring double needles, applique with rulers and zipper insertion with rulers.
  • Quilting By Machine
    Saturday, March 16
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Technology and practice play a role for today's guests as they explore the beauty and artistry that can be achieved with machine quilting. First, Barbara Yates Beasley demonstrates the flexibility of flame stitch quilting and how it enhances a composition with tight movement. Next, modern quilter Satomi Hoar explores even more filler designs that can be stitched with incredible results. Practice makes perfect on today's QUILTING ARTS.
  • Quilting By Machine
    Thursday, March 14
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Technology and practice play a role for today's guests as they explore the beauty and artistry that can be achieved with machine quilting. First, Barbara Yates Beasley demonstrates the flexibility of flame stitch quilting and how it enhances a composition with tight movement. Next, modern quilter Satomi Hoar explores even more filler designs that can be stitched with incredible results. Practice makes perfect on today's QUILTING ARTS.
  • Inspired By Simple Objects
    Tuesday, March 12
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Learn how to look for inspiration in simple objects on this episode. First see how Lyric Kinard is inspired by autumn leaves, capturing their essence by scanning, printing and stitching. Then, Karol Kusmaul is back with still lifes, objects that inspire her to make an art quilt.
  • Inspired By Simple Objects
    Tuesday, March 12
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Learn how to look for inspiration in simple objects on this episode. First see how Lyric Kinard is inspired by autumn leaves, capturing their essence by scanning, printing and stitching. Then, Karol Kusmaul is back with still lifes, objects that inspire her to make an art quilt.
  • Inspired By Simple Objects
    Tuesday, March 12
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Learn how to look for inspiration in simple objects on this episode. First see how Lyric Kinard is inspired by autumn leaves, capturing their essence by scanning, printing and stitching. Then, Karol Kusmaul is back with still lifes, objects that inspire her to make an art quilt.
  • Innovate!
    Saturday, March 9
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Today's guests demonstrate their expertise while using innovative materials and creating incredible quilted artwork. Kestrel Michaud shows how she stiffens applique fabrics before cutting and stitching to achieve award-winning results. Diana S. Fox creates 3-dimensional floral elements for her quilts using innovative textiles that are shaped with heat and pressure. Innovation is the name of the game on this episode of QUILTING ARTS.
  • Innovate!
    Thursday, March 7
    4:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Today's guests demonstrate their expertise while using innovative materials and creating incredible quilted artwork. Kestrel Michaud shows how she stiffens applique fabrics before cutting and stitching to achieve award-winning results. Diana S. Fox creates 3-dimensional floral elements for her quilts using innovative textiles that are shaped with heat and pressure. Innovation is the name of the game on this episode of QUILTING ARTS.
  • Charming Details
    Tuesday, March 5
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    It's always the details that make memorable art quilt projects. First, Donalee Kennedy creates a small improv piece featuring threads, yarn and ribbons. Then it's little block-prints with Sharon Wall. Learn to transfer designs, cut, and print using vinyl block scraps.
  • Charming Details
    Tuesday, March 5
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    It's always the details that make memorable art quilt projects. First, Donalee Kennedy creates a small improv piece featuring threads, yarn and ribbons. Then it's little block-prints with Sharon Wall. Learn to transfer designs, cut, and print using vinyl block scraps.
  • Charming Details
    Tuesday, March 5
    5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    It's always the details that make memorable art quilt projects. First, Donalee Kennedy creates a small improv piece featuring threads, yarn and ribbons. Then it's little block-prints with Sharon Wall. Learn to transfer designs, cut, and print using vinyl block scraps.
  • Beauty All 'round
    Saturday, March 2
    6:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The natural world offers lots of inspiration to artists - quilters included. Diana S. Fox looks to tree rings as she creates her artistic interpretation of these natural wonders. You'll learn all her tips from start to finish as she demonstrates these unique pieces of fiber art. Next, Teresa Duryea Wong stitches on a Star quilt and talks about the importance of this design in Native American culture. Nature and culture intersect in this very special episode