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A Complete Guide to Contemporary Quilting
with
Julius Arthur
Discover the art of contemporary quilting and learn how to design and create unique textiles for your home - from wall hangings to soft furnishings.
27 lessons
workbook
6 hours
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What's Included
Julius’ essential toolkit
How to design with colour and form
Quilting techniques made simple
Two step-by-step projects
Learn from Julius Arthur
Discover a new-found appreciation for a traditional craft-form with contemporary textiles designer Julius Arthur as he guides you through the building blocks of quilting. In this course you will master the core skills of quilt making, learning how to create patterns with shape, colour and negative space, patchwork and abstract applique techniques and the basics of quilt construction. To allow...
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I think that quilting is an amazing skill to have - you can really create objects that have memory and connection with other people, with yourself, and that tell stories and can be inspiring and inspired by the things, people and places that we have around us.
Julius Arthur
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Lesson Plan
27 LESSONs / 6 HOURs
Meet Julius
Julius welcomes you to the course and shares his journey into textile design and his love of creating pieces with textiles.
What makes a quilt?
Join Julius as he breaks down the layer of quilts. With Julius’ help, explore the difference between appliqué and patchwork.
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Quilting tools and materials
To get you started on your quilting journey, Julius shares with you the basic tools and materials he uses.
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Choosing fabric
Julius shares his favourite fabrics for quilting and the best places for sourcing sustainable fabrics. Explore what wadding types to choose and where to get secondhand fabrics.
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