Creative Edges & Finishes
Heather Thomas
Class Preview
2:57
- In-depth Instruction; over 152 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
6:05
Seven Funky Edges
10:28
Tradition with a Twist
37:14
Edges with Embellishments & Funk
38:56
Complex Edges & Finishes
53:25
Final Overview
2:42
Meet Your Instructor
3:09
Learn more about Heather Thomas and her inspiration as a quilter.
Description
Not all quilts need to end with a plain binding! In this class, taught by art quilter Heather Thomas, you will learn 10 different techniques for adding edges and finishes to your quilted projects:
- Satin Stitch with Rattail
- Two Toned Double French Binding
- Sandwich Facing with a Wavy Edge
- Gathered Ribbon Edging
- Single Fold Hand Beading Binding
- Raw Edge Sectioned Binding
- Iron-on Curved Edge Binding
- Ripped Iron-on with Twisted
- Couched Fabric
- Single Fold Ripped Edge with Fray & Couched Ribbon
Each of these techniques can add some extra beauty to the edges of your quilts.
Heather Thomas
Heather is a mixed media fiber artist with a passion for color and a dedication to teaching. After a decade of making original yet traditional work, she began venturing out toward art quilting, embellishments, and mixed media work. With more than 12 years of studying and teaching color and design under her belt, she wrote her second book, A Fiber Artists’ Guide to Color & Design, which came on the heels of her very popular first book, Fabric Embellishing: The Basics & Beyond. In 2011 Heather was a guest writer for Quilting Arts magazine with a multi-part feature on Free Style Machine Quilting. She also participates in group and individual instructional DVDs produced by the Creative Crafts Group. You can visit Heather’s blog at heatherthomasblog.blogspot.com.
Bonus materials available after purchase
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