Today's episode of Quilting Arts TV two different artists demonstrate approaches to stitching from real-life imagery. In the first segment, Kestrel Michaud instructs you on creating photo-realistic subject matter by identifying and creating the highlight, midtone, and shadows. Next, Judith Ahlborn uses travel photos to show her method for editing her photos-from cropping to filters-before ultimately stitching on the fabric picture. Learn techniques that will get you stitching realistically on this episode of Quilting Arts!

Applique is a powerful technique for an art quilter. On this episode of Quilting Arts, artist Kimberly Pierce Cartwright talks about her design process-from assigning colors to patterning to raw edge applique-for creating captivating narrative quilts. Next, artist Judith Ahlborn demonstrates broderie perse, an applique technique that can be adapted to your artistic needs, whether you are using commercially available fabric or creating your own custom appliques. Bring your artistic intentions into reality with applique!

Introduce some dynamic dimension into your own art after this episode of Quilting Arts! Cheryl Whited's technique of created dimensional fabric tabs can inspire you to take a new direction, and Shannon Conley uses traditional smocking in decidedly non-traditional ways. Fabric manipulation fascinates in this episode of Quilting Arts!

Mother Nature never ceases to when it comes to inspiring artists. This episode of Quilting Arts presents how nature inspired two different artists. In the first segment, Diana Fox create geode quilt designs using foundation piecing. Next, Vicki Conley uses ombre fabric and foundation piecing to create skyscapes. How will you let nature inspire you after today's episode of Quilting Arts?