The Hot Summer Blog Giveaway Continues


with a downloadable copy of my DVD Design, Paint & Stitch from Interweave and a free spot in my online Color Theory class!

My DVD is about making painted whole cloth art quilts, it covers: 
The design stage, how I use photo-editing software to manipulate and size the original design.  
The painting stage, the tools needed for painting; an in-depth review of the types and properties of paints, strategies for painting, using freezer-paper masks and painting backgrounds. 
Machine quilting a wholecloth quilt; from planning and marking to batting, basting, and free-motion quilting. 
Then several non-traditional binding options for art quilts are covered.

For a chance to win, please leave a comment, between now and the end of the giveaway: midnight Friday, August 19th, telling me what technique or class you would be most interested in learning from me. I’ll announce the winner, chosen by random generator on Saturday August 20th, remember to stop back to see if you’re a winner.
If you would like to take Painting Fabric for Wholecloth Quilts with me, there are still a few spots in my class at Create in Lisle, IL, next week, Wednesday, August 24th.
Now, so that no one feels like they are going away empty handed, I’m posting a tutorial on one of the binding techniques included in my dvd.

Making a couched binding.

Besides doing a faced binding, another way I like to finish artquilts is to couch twisted cords around the outside edge.  It’s a simple, clean, but a little fancy, edge treatment.
After blocking and trimming the quilt, I lay out several yarns to audition them, choosing yarns that have similar colors to the painting.
The first thing I do to prevent any cut quilted threads from unraveling is do a straight stitch very close to the trimmed edge around the whole quilt. 
To add more of a gilded look befitting the renaissance theme of this quilt, I used a metallic gold thread and zig zag stitched around the edge of the quilt twice with a fairly tight stitch but not quite a satin stitch. Sometimes a dense satin stitch around the edge of a quilt can stretch it and make it ripple. I was not too concerned with making a solid gold edge around the quilt, just add some extra sparkle next to the couched cording. 
I attach the cords by holding them under the quilt and sew a few straight stitches to secure the yarns to the back side of the quilt. Using an open toe foot and monofilament in the top, and a coordinating thread in the bobbin, I hold the clockwise twisted yarns up against the outside edge of the quilt and zig zag over the twisted yarns and the edge of the quilt.
This is a slow process, because the yarns tend to get very twisted and tangled if you are not careful. I usually put a couple of the yarns in separate little baggies to try and keep them from rolling away and really making a mess. I start twisting the yarn clockwise down the first side of the quilt, working a few inches at a time, when I reach the corner, I twist the cords counter clockwise for the length of that side of the quilt. Then I twist them clockwise again on the next. Switching directions of the twist on each side, helps manage all the yarns and keep them from tangling up too much.

When I reach the beginning, I pull the yarns to the back and do some straight stitching over all the yarns to lock them in place and trim away the ends.

Ta da, a simple clean finish.

Next, head over to Kelli, Lyric and Melly’s to see what they have in store for you!

Wed August 17 Kelli Nina Perkins 
Thurs August 18 Lyric Kinard 
Fri August 19 Melanie Testa 

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171 responses to “The Hot Summer Blog Giveaway Continues”

  1. I have seen couching used to outline figures and on binding for smaller pieces. Reading how you made the quilt and added Bambi was terrific and to see all the other items you made like the cicada house. It is your imagery I want to know how to embroider with out it all bunching up. The dreaded word practise must be there somewhere.

  2. Thanks so much for the binding tutorial Judy. Another none traditional one yay!
    Your book sounds like something i really need on my shelf’s, i checked and i don’t have that one yet lol.
    Soooo if nobody wants it, i am in! ( just kidding)
    But can i please have my name in the hat for the raffle?
    I would take any class from you since i have not had any classes at at.Will not go into details why, but i so much would love to have to possibility to take a painting class from you if i could choose.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Andrea.

  3. I love your painting on cloth techniques and so enjoyed the posts where you took us step-by-step through the deer quilt. There was another group, too, where I thought “hmmm…I don’t know about this one” as you started layering the background colors and it turned out to be fabulous! I would love to learn how to do the precise painting.

  4. This is my first visit to your blog. I have seen so many things I want to learn! I’d love to win your prizes. I want try your couched binding on one of my small quilts that are stacked awaiting completion.

  5. I would love to take your whole cloth painting and quilting class.
    I’ve made pumpkins and felted ornaments from your tutorials in the past and I just love all of your quilts and projects :).

    Lalie

  6. I’ve been a quilter for years but never successful with color! I would love to learn from your DVD and your Color Theory class. Each time I see your quilts, I have to stop and gaze at your use of color, detail, and the pleasurable sense that comes from viewing your quilts. I need to learn from you!
    Love, love, love your work!

  7. Wow, I don’t know much about the quilting arts, so anything you can teach me would be great, I would love to learn how to make a journal cover or a purse 🙂 thanx for the opportunity to win a great prize

  8. Wow what a great book! A super give away! This has been a lot of fun discovering new blogs – which I have bookmark’d so I can visit again and again.

  9. I’ve quilted but never painted and quilted. Sounds like a great new technique to learn. I’d love to win the DVD and take your online class…Fun stuff!! Your work is beautiful! fabfam4@cox.net

  10. I would love to win this package. I am most interested in your classes, Tsukineko All Purpose Inks or Tea and Ephemera. I enjoyed the binding blog today. Thanks!

  11. Fun prizes. Would love to participate in the workshop/class.

    I have been exposed to lots of color information and I think this would complement the previous info from the world of watercolor painting!

  12. I would love to win the DVD and take just about any class you offer. I so enjoyed taking the Tsukineko class from you in Minneapolis. I took the color theory class online before, but wouldn’t mind taking it again. Whatever you offer is just great. Thanks for the binding tutorial and the opportunity.

  13. Thank you for the colour theory give away. I’ve been working on my confidence with the colour wheel but I still have a lot to learn. I’d also like to learn more about using the Tsukineko inks and the fantastiks

  14. I’ve always admired your painted quilts and figured it was a talent I just didn’t have. But maybe . . . with the proper coaching . . .

  15. I just finished a challenge piece and the couched binding will add that certain something. Gel medium and art quilt–That’s what peaks my interest. I’ve used it on canvas but not on my art quilts.

  16. Thanks for the great tutorial – just the thing for some of my smaller pieces! Winning your generous giveaway could take my art in a whole new direction. Thanks for the opportunity.

  17. I think I would be most interested in the planning, marking and machine quilting. I do some art quilting and move along quite comfortably until I get to the quilting and I’m often stumped.

  18. Judy – Thanks for the tutorial today…very nice touch to this blog roll, which I am enjoying this week. A nice introduction to some quilt artists I didn’t know before.

  19. I love to paint and I love to quilt….but I’ve never painted my own design and quilted it. I’m also intrigued by the metal that you add to these fabulous art quits!! I really want to learn how to do it – thanks for the opportunity!
    Liana B.

  20. I am most interested in the painting stage, properties of paints. I am fairly new to painting and dyeing fabrics and would like to feel more confident.
    I have couched yarns before to small projects as binding, and yes, it is slow. I do so love the effect though. it can be so perfect!
    thanks for being a part of this. really inspirational.

  21. I’m scared of my Setacolor paints! I bought them last year, and am afraid to paint…where to start?? Love your saturated colors and design style and want to learn from you.

  22. ME!!! ME!!! ME!!! PICK ME! MY HAND IS UP WAVING… PICK ME! I HAVE ENJOYED WATCHING YOU ON AQTV, READING YOUR BLOG AND GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ART. THANKS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN! PICK ME!!
    ~MIDGE

  23. Wow… I was so impressed with first two images of your quilt, and then to see the WHOLE thing – AMAZING!!! I’d love to learn machine quilting from you. My work is headed in really great direction and I have some wonderful whole cloth dyed pieces that are really calling for some stitching and I haven’t a clue where to begin or how it should go. Thank you for the opportunity to win your DVD and learn from you!

  24. i’m very interested in your online color theory class… i read an article by Faber Birren years ago, and his findings in the field of color psychology have stayed with me for decades, from how i decide on what to paint my walls to selecting fabrics and furnishings.

  25. Hi Judy, Having taken your color theory class (which I loved), I know that any class you give would be excellant! To those who have not taken it, this is a very indepth class in which you will learn a lot. I’d like to learn more about the Tsukinenko inks you use. And I’m mystified about how you attach tea bags to fabric. Guess I’ll have to explore your Painted Threads Projects site more.

  26. I’m still trying to learn about the properties of paint. Good tutorial. I do couching on the edges of journal quilts and learned several things from it.

  27. Love your creative ideas and inspiration. Transparency is of great interest to me right now.

    And your variety of finishes for the quilt edges is something else I’ve recently been exploring, so thanks again. Betsy

  28. Thank your for hosting a drawing. I’m always interested in what anyone has to say about color theory, but I’d be most interested in your process of using photo editing software to create your designs.

  29. Your dvds are the best!!! I would love to learn Tea & Ephemera from you. I love the aged, ethereal quality you achieve with that technique. Of course, you have yet to create anything that I don’t love.

  30. This is a new realm for me, so I’d be happy learning anything, but I would really love to learn some techniques for the Shiva Paintstiks I bought on a whim and have used, oh, once!

  31. I would love to learn any and everything, as I’ve never done any painting or printing on fabric before!

    The tutorial on couched binding was informative, learning new techniques is an ongoing interest.

  32. Judy, I am really taken by how you paint on color to provide dimension and depth to what could be a plain flat quilt. Your use of contrasting threads to provide hightlights/ lowlights gives it even more complexity. So want to learn this. Would be happy to be chosen for this package.

  33. I love your work and can’t imagine ever being able to do anything like it. I would love to someday learn how you do all those wonderful things with teabags. Thanks for the chance at the DVD and Color Theory class!

  34. I’ve tried couching the edges without great success, but i’ll have to try again now that i’m armed with your great tutorial’s tips. Thanks so much. Now just imagine what i can do when i win your wonderful, informative DVD? Oh the places i’ll go, and the glories i’ll create. Thanks for a bit of fun today! I’ll be back often…

  35. Your color theory class sounds like it would be a really fun on-line class to take. Thanks for offering it as part of the giveaway. I would be interesting in free style stitching on fabrics. Thanks!

  36. Oh and just to add the most important info…i’d like to learn more about Machine quilting a wholecloth quilt; from planning and marking to batting, basting, and free-motion quilting.
    Then several non-traditional binding options for art quilts are covered. … i don’t think i was clear about that in my last post. See how much i need your help. Paying attention and returning often…

  37. I would love to have your dvd on painted whole cloth art quilts. I’ve been following your blog since my friends, Linda Friedman an Madeleine Bajracharya told me about you and your incredible artwork.

  38. As I have turned from quilting to drawing and painting (to be better abel to design my own quilts) I would love to learn how to turn that around and paint (on) my quilts!

  39. Hi Judy, I would most love to take your color theory class just to play with color because I love to play with color–what I “should” take, is one of your classes that deals with using the computer to modify and edit photos. I will always grab a paintbrush over my computer!! haha. I would love to win and a special thanks to you and the Artists for being so generous with their gifts.

  40. Thank you for running this giveaway!

    If I could get to the USA, I would love to take any of your classes, but if I had to choose just one, it would probably be the Heavy Metal Play Day or Mixed Media Painted Fabric.

  41. Judy,
    Took your class with paper/fabric/paint at Quilt Festival Houston in the past and I’m registered for the “ink” class this year. I’m interested in any of the surface design classes you teach.

  42. I would love to learn more about using tusukineko inks on fabrics. I am bad when it comes to color theory, I tend to throw things together without thinking about what colors I am using and why, lol.
    Have wanted to learn more about fabric painting and wholecloth.

    Debbie

  43. That is a hard call to make.
    I can narrow it down to the class about using Tsukineko inks as I like method classes, rather than project classes.
    Having said that Tea & Ephemera sounds interesting too and more method than project!

  44. ☆¨(◕‿-✿) ❀♫❤ ☼ oooOOOooo…Magical Metal Altars would be my pick. I am fascinated by altars and have yet to create one. The mix of metal, color and stitching is very beautiful. Thanks so much for your contribution, Judy! ☼ ❤♫❀(◕‿-✿)¨☆

  45. Sooo many choices. I am interested in making little mixed media books, and you have lots of techniques to work on each page, but a whole lesson would be terrific. Thanks.

  46. This is a fantastic giveaway! I would love to win it. Thanks for the chance. 🙂 I would love to learn Mixed Media Painted Fabric and thanks for the tutorial.

  47. Great giveaway – the class would give a good push to actually DO – a painted wholecloth (although maybe not too huge 😉
    Thanks for the tutorial too.

  48. I would like to learn more about painting on cloth. Thank you for the tutorial and especially for the opportunity to join in your give away.

  49. Hi Judy, I’d LOVE to win your online Color Theory class! Some times we need a play with colour and I don’t have a wheel – so much fun to make one. P.S. my word verification is ‘mented’ – a play on mentor (which you are) don’t you think?

  50. I love the edge finishing technique you demoed. I had forgotten how important it is to edge stitch around the piece before the couching. I would love to win your DVD and to take a class from you.

  51. Wow, I really want to examine your pictures more and wish I could see them in person. I am not sure I’m brave enough to attempt a whole cloth quilt, but would love the artistic experience of it. I’d like to learn how best to plan out space in a design.

  52. I would love to learn your shading techniques…I have one of your previous DVD’s and of course have watched your segments on QATV…

    fascinating…

  53. I love your couched yarn binding and am very interested in types of paints for fabric surface treatment. I do a lot of painting on fabric but am never quite sure of the fastness of the paints in each circumstance. I am thrilled to be sharing in this great giveaway.

  54. Hi Judy, thanks for the tutorial for the binding!! Any class from you but especially painting on wholecloth quilts. On a different note, I signed up for your class in HOU and the word verification for this comment is… full ed…LOL! Keep on blogging and greetings from Austin, TX.

  55. I’d love to learn more about photo-editing software. I bought Corel Draw but have to get some help getting comfortable with it. Love your work….
    Martha Ginn

  56. Loved the rolled edge binding method! I’m working on a project that can really use it at the moment, so excellent timing! Now, I wonder what else I can learn from you. Would love to win!

  57. I love the colors! I would enjoy taking any of the online workshops but in particular the color theory or Tsukineko inks.

    Thanks! Becki

  58. Judy, I am interested in Mixed Media Painted Fabric as well as Tsukineko All Purpose Inks. Thank you for the opportunity to join in your giveaway! I enjoy reading you blog!

  59. Your quilt painting is just beautiful, and the tutorial is great too. I will try this method on one of my embroideries next I think. I have some great yarns that will work.

    Thank you!

  60. thasnk you for giving us so much information on quilting. I am just beginn ing to quilt with the Eco-dyeing l have created. What an wonderful woman you are to give away these wonderful items. please include me in this draw as any information concerning fabric is what l live on..hax lynda

  61. I have been working on my color choices so your Color Theory class would be high on my list! I love to learn new processes. Your DVD looks incredible too! Thanks for the opportunity…

  62. I have quilted before, but never painted and quilted!! Looks like a great technique to learn. Wow and an online class of yours would be a bonus! Thanks so much =)

    Terri W.
    fabfam4@cox.net

  63. Okay, #141 is going to be the lucky number! I love your painted whole-cloth backgrounds using inks — would love to learn more about the process. So please choose my number!!

    Diane

  64. I’m most interested in learning color theory. Color has been the most challenging part of my art life -it seems weird to think an artist doesn’t know color but it’s an art in itself and you handle it with professional ease and creativity!! THANKS for the lovely imagery today :o)

  65. Judy, I love your wholecloth quilts so I’d like to learn about how you design them and of course, how you paint!

  66. I love your blog and had good results with your faced binding technique. Love your decorative thread edge technique too. Would love the DVD of your design, paint and stitch – I have recently started painting some art quilts. Love the Art Spark group – you are all amazing!

  67. i would love to win this one, add to my repertoire of skills but to be honest i would absolutely love to take your fiesta ornaments or metal bird house class. i always go back to my old quilting arts and cloth paper scissors to check them out. any class with you would be great actually!

  68. Thanks for the couched binding tutorial. I’ve been investigating painting on fabric lately, but what really mystifies me is applying color theory to actually picking out fabrics. I understand about complimentary color scheme, etc. but can’t seem to make things work in my actual quilts.

  69. The binding tut is great – loved the colours you used – thank you. Colour is an amazing thing. I went to a workshop at the Canberra quilt fair where we were told we need to use more greys to make our colours go zing. Your DVD would help me in this area to consolidate this plus of course a place in your class. I will keep my fingers crossed.LOL

  70. I took your Fiesta Ornaments class in Asheville earlier this year. We didn’t have a lot of time to learn a lot of techniques on metal embossing, so I’d like to see more blogs about that.

  71. The technique of fabric painting is what drew me to your blog ~ I love your style and I would love to learn more about your process! Thanks for the opportunity to win ~

  72. Good heavens – I have to choose just ONE? I am particualrly attracted to the Magical Metal Altars class title, but any painting or fiber painting.dying class would thrill me! Thanks for your generous offer. Sounds like your book is a must have! – Serena

  73. WOW. If this tutorial is an example of other fabulous ‘new’ ways to do things with fiber art, I would be extremely happy to receive your book!! Thanks for the great way to edge a quilt, and thanks for your offer – hope I win!

  74. I posted a comment earlier but don’t see it. I hope I win as I’m wanting to learn your free motion technique.

  75. I would LOVE to learn more about color theory. I have just ventured into mixed media and collage in the last year, and while I LOVE color, I find myself turning to the same color groupings over and over. I would love to know more about color theory so that I can A.) break out of my color comfort zone, B.) understand why certain colors work well together and C.) understand value, hue, saturation, etc. Thanks so much!!

  76. I would love to take your Color Theory Class. I have been dying fabric the last couple of days and color theory would be beneficial right now. Thanks!

  77. Thanks Judy for all the great techniques and inspiration. My dream is to do a whole cloth quilt! I would love to learn what you have to teach! Thanks again!
    TinH

  78. I was just looking around different blogs and somehow I ended up here….OMGoodness, I am so amazed at what I have seen. I would love to learn anything you have to teach…I am new to quilting and have a lot of things to learn so I am a big sponge. I have sewn for years but never quilted much. Your blog has some wonderful info on it. Thanks!!!

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