Barbara Shapel
DVD: The Art of Machine Quilting
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Join award winning quilt artist, Barbara Shapel as she brings her mastery of machine quilting to a not-to-be-missed DVD lesson and trunk show. Special Features Include:
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Kits
Art of Machine Quilting Starter Kit
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Barbara Shapel’s Art of Machine Quilting Kit provides all the supplies necessary to work along with Barbara on her machine quilting techniques. The Art of Machine Quilting kit contains:
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Patterns
Blue Heron

Finished size of quilt is 30” by 48”
Ginkgo Pattern

The ginkgo leaf is considered to be the symbol of longevity in China, and of enduring hope in Japan.
Finished size of quilt is 35” by 56”
Currents Quilt Pattern

Currents is a contemporary fiber art design for the confident beginner to intermediate quilter. It is an applique method that uses freezer paper and invisible thread on the sewing machine. The best thing about this pattern is that you don't piece the points - they are naturally created using this method. The result is a fiber art piece that looks very challenging, but is actually very easy to do!
Mandala Pattern
Mandala is a contemporary fiber art piece for the beginner to intermediate quilter. It is an applique method that uses freezer paper and invisible thread on the sewing machine. By coloring one segment the same from one quarter-circle to the next, you create movement and interest.
Honu Orchid Pattern
The honu, or turtle, has long been a sacred symbol for Hawaiians. This pattern features a turtle on one side and an orchid (also a symbol for Hawaii) on the other. The pattern includes two full-size patterns and uses an easy freezer paper method with invisible thread and the sewing machine. A two-sided contemporary fiber art design for the confident beginner to intermediate quilter.
Nautilus Pattern

The shell's whirling spiral, sacred to both religion and geometry, symbolizes eternity. This pattern includes a full-size pattern and instructions to create this contemporary fiber art piece. Confident beginners to intermediate quilters will be successful using the easy freezer paper method with invisible thread and the sewing machine.
Labyrinth I

Labyrinths have been used for thousands of years as a tool for spiritual communion and healing.



