Search results for: MJ Kinman
Complete List of Common Quilt Terms; a Guide for Beginners
Yes, quilters do have their own language. Do you ever think "What are quilters talking about?". We've rounded up some of the quilt terms and phrases that you hear frequently…
Manipulate Color to Create Optical Illusions
Manipulate Color to Create Optical Illusions is the last in a five (5) article series by MJ Kinman, maker of her signature gemstone quilts. MJ is taking us on an…
Add Depth to Your Quilt Designs with Effective Transparencies
Add Depth to Your Quilt Designs with effective transparencies is the fourth in a series of five (5) articles by MJ Kinman, maker of her signature gemstone quilts. MJ is…
Add Sparkle to Your Quilts with Value Contrast
Add Sparkle to Your Quilts with Value Contrast is the third in a series of five (5) articles by MJ Kinman, maker of her signature gemstone quilts. MJ is taking…
Make Your Quilts Glow with Saturation Contrast
This is the second in a series of five (5) articles by MJ Kinman, maker of her signature gemstone quilts. MJ is taking us on an adventure in color unlike…
Unlock the Secret of Color Interactions
This is the first in a series of five (5) articles by MJ Kinman, maker of her signature gemstone quilts. MJ will take us on an adventure in color, unlike…
Spotlight: Linda LaPinta, Author
Linda LaPinta is an experienced and highly regarded academic, researcher and author who has published several books and numerous book reviews and magazine articles. Her work often highlights subjects that…
Pressing Seams in Quilting, Best Tips from Quilters
We asked some of our favorite quilters: "When it comes to pressing seams in quilting, people can be set in their ways. (See what we did there??) Which camp are…
How to Freezer Paper Piece
Freezer paper piecing is a quilting technique that is fast and accurate -- so it's perfect to use with detailed quilting designs, making sure that your seams and corners match.…
Working in a Series with Fiber Artists
Artists across all mediums explore working in a series to refine a technique, explore a concept or expand on a design principle. The exploration may focus on a particular use…
A Gem of an Idea: Working in a Series
Each of us makes art in our own way. And that’s the point. David Bayles and Ted Orland suggest in their classic book, Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils…Spotlight: MJ Kinman, Textile Artist
Diamonds are a girl's best friend, especially for MJ Kinman who has mastered expressing the beautiful colors and facets of diamonds in fabric. She now hand paints her fabrics to…