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Art Quilter Andrea Brokenshire’s style when she started quilting is radically different from what she currently produces. A debilitating illness changed the course of her quilt journey, moving it from hand appliqué and quilting onto other pathways. She now works with more contemporary looks, and favors a confetti technique she developed, along with the use of silks for appliqué pieces. Her inspiration comes from Monet’s garden paintings. Her confetti backgrounds are created with batik snippets that are haphazardly sprinkled on a matching background, which are then stitched down randomly, creating a dimensional texture. She also demonstrates tricks for mastering appliqué with slippery silk charmeuse. Artist Melody Crust then offers tips for perfect straight-line quilitng, which can be used to enhance both contemporary and traditional quilts.
Show 1706: Textural Background, Applique on Silk & Straight-Line Quilting is available now to all Star Members.
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