209 Photo Images
On today’s show we’ve harnessed the energy of technology and applied it to our quilts. First we learn to take, alter and print one-of-a-kind images to create a fabric book.  Then special guest Wen Redmond shows how to use a printer and your imagination to create 3D holographic pictures in fabric.  To finish up, Sue Hausmann uses computer technology right in her sewing machine to free motion quilt.

210 Graphic Elements
Just about any design can be considered a graphic element.  In particular the collage trend has its roots in graphic design where words are used for both their meaning and their appearance.   First up, Laura and Linda Kemshall are back to describe how they work their creative ideas out in sketchbooks long before they turn to cloth.  Next Beth Wheeler creates an artists canvas with a kaleidoscope image. Then meet Marinda Stewart for a demonstration of fusing on paper with liquid thread and crystals.  Finally on our machine quilting segment, Sue Hausmann explores channel quilting and decorative stitches.

211 Paints and dyes
Perhaps one of the most exciting additions to the quilting market has been paints and dyes.  We’ve opened the door to dyeing our own fabrics; creating one of a kind hand painted looks and added a whole new dimension of surface embellishment. First, learn how to over-dye fabric to make original designs.  Then join Shelly Stokes for a demonstration on how to blend colors when stenciling images on your fabric.  Then Jane Davila demonstrates a traditional Japanese printing technique called “gyotaku” using rubber replica fish and also discusses various methods of printing from nature.  Last, on our machine basics lesson, Sue Hausmann shows us quilting with yarn.

212 KIS
KIS has become one of those popular catch phrases – keep it simple!  There’s a time and place for intricate designs but it’s also important to keep it simple so that quilting will be something you can do every day.  With the number and variety of quilting techniques available today, its easy to be overwhelmed, so today we’ll learn how to keep it simple for better results.  Then Andrea Bishop returns to demonstrate the symmetry tool; software and your computer can be a real time saver.  Then we’ve invited Shelly Stokes back.  She’ll teach us to “see’ the design elements in your fabric or quilt so that they can be easily repeated with freezer paper stencils and paint sticks.  Then Sue Hausmann's lesson is all about frame quilting.

213 Basics
Whether you’re a beginner quilter or a seasoned pro; it’s always a good lesson to start with the basics.  First, we’re creating and organizing a recipe box to keep your favorite methods at hand, plus we’ll review the “Top Ten” notions, no quilter should be without.  Then its basics with Linda Kemshall.  She explains color and contrast by showing how the right color of thread can completely change the appearance of your quilt.  Then it’s a quick fabric and paper printing tip. Next Judy Coates Perez takes the inside out with a nine patch quilt made from painted batting.  Last up is Sue Hausmann and taking your quilting to the next level with a quilting frame and time saving tools.