Contemporary art quilts differ from traditional quilts. This lesson teaches the difference between them and discusses materials used to make mixed media quilts.

Learn how found objects and a wax pastel can transform fabric into a piece of textile art. It could then become the beginning of a mixed media art quilt!

Make a stencil using freezer paper and a sewing machine in this craft lesson! Then, use a wax pastel and the original stencil to make a rubbing on fabric.

Make a stamp design on foam that can be used without a stamp pad! Learn how to create the design and the stamp board and then the rubbing on fabric.

Learn two painting techniques for coloring cheesecloth, and the difference between two types of paints and how to use those differences to your advantage.

In this crafting lesson, learn techniques for modifying a wax pastel rubbing with water, rubbing alcohol, or heat setting to add to a mixed media art quilt.

A paint wash is a great addition to a mixed media art quilt! Learn how to thin textile paints to make a watercolor wash in this mixed media art quilt lesson.

What is a fusible stabilizer and why is it useful in a mixed media art quilt? Learn this and how to apply the stabilizer to the fabric in this lesson!

Learn how cheesecloth can help tie a composition together! Then learn how to cut and manipulate the cheesecloth and sew it to your mixed media art quilt top.

Burn edges and melt materials in this mixed media art quilting lesson from Fiber Designs by Ann! Learn techniques for altering the appearance of a quilt top.