How to Use Unusual Shapes in Your Quilts with Dianne S. Hire | Quilt Studio Visit Tom Russell
(Show 908) An early career in couture clothing gave way to the quilting life for fiber artist, quiltmaker, innovative designer, and colorist Dianne S. Hire...and she's never looked back. Dianne brings along a fantastic show and tell of her unique and colorful quilts, gives us the scoop on how she makes "wedgies" and "danglers" to enhance her work, and partakes of an informative Q&A exchange with our studio audience. Also on tap: Alex shares some of her best sewing tips for "when things "go funky!" and we head off to the Katy, TX, home of quilt artist Tom Russell to take a look at his work and reap the benefits of his best techniques and tips.
Block Featured: Triangles
Embellishments, Beading, Curves, Patchwork Tips & Tricks, Piecing, Pressing, Art Quilts, Traditional
Series 900
Dianne S. Hire
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Alex Anderson
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Tom Russell
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