Sunday, February 20, 2011

A Day of Threadplay with Libby Lehman

I had the most pleasant afternoon last week. I sat down with a cup of tea and watched Libby Lehman’s excellent and enjoyable new DVD, A Day of Threadplay, produced by Ricky Tim’s company.

I took a class from Libby years ago. She was just as warm and friendly than as she is on the DVD. She’s a wonderful teacher, and I think her style translates well from in-person to digital. Go visit her blog if you'd like to get to know her a little better. Before I cover her DVD, check out some of these fantastic quilts from her site:

Skyview II, Crop Circles

Leaves in Living Color

She starts off with some instruction about her famous “Sheer Ribbon Illusion” technique. She walks through an easy small project, but on the way covers some color theory. She also included a fabulous way to chain piece that i just loved.

One thing that is nice on a DVD is that you can stop, rewind, and really get close-up on special techniques. The photography is excellent and clear on this 75 minute DVD. It was a treat watching Libby creating her ribbon illusion with free motion.

Her next subject is her “Potluck Applique” style, which is a great way to design in layers. This is her method of doing reverse applique with her improvements. Libby features the decorative stitches on the machine and some tips on satin stitching like a pro.

The last lesson is “Sheer Fabric” play, in which sheer fabrics are used in layers. Libby shows how to design, handle, and sew these layers for beautiful effect. She also teaches couching and bobbin work.

Even for an experienced quilter and sewer, there is lots of great instruction and tips here. She even shows you her binding method, one that I'd like to use soon. This DVD is so rich in useful information and techniques for all quilters, and it’s one of the best I've seen!

AND!!! I have a copy to GIVEAWAY. One lucky commenter will win. You have until February 27th at midnight to make your mark down below in the comment section.

And if you don't win, or you just can’t wait, go to Ricky's site and order your own. They’re on sale as of today. You won’t regret it!

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30 comments:

  1. Penny Schine GoldFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I'd love to win the DVD--sounds like it would be helpful for new ways to do some standard things as well as a lot of things I haven't tried before.

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  2. ClaudiaFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I just make radiant circles quilt that inspire by Libby Lehman.
    I'd love to win this DVD, it's so rich in useful techniques for me.

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  3. Michele TFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I would love to learn how to make these types of designs - so modern and creative. Please count me in for this awesome DVD giveaway. Thanks!

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  4. DebbieFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Very good review, Linda. I'd love to see Libby Lehman in action on the DVD. Thanks for counting me in.

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  5. IcedLatteFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Love Libby's work!

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  6. kimFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Beautiful quilts--I'd love to learn more and see the stitching in more detail!

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  7. annFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    That DVD sounds like it has a LOT for me to learn.

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  8. Marcia W.February 21, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Please enter me into the drawing. I want to learn more about machine quilting and thread play so this would be perfect for me. We have a new machine that can do these and want to get started!

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  9. BillieBee (billiemick)February 21, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Would love to win.

    Thanks!

    Billie

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  10. ButterflyFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    I just took here class weekend and would love to win the DVD.

    Leona

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  11. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)February 22, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    The DVD sounds wonderful. I'm always intrigues by different ways to do binding.

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  12. CindyFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Learning new and even "old but revised" techniques is what inspires and encourages me to be better.

    And not only do I love to apply these techniques to quilts but also to garments and home decor.

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  13. JocelynFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    The DVD sounds very wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. ThearicaFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book! What an awesome tool to have at your disposal!

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  15. fabricartist21February 22, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I need some inspiration and would love to win this DVD! I really enjoy the art quilts.

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  16. Wacky WomanFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Gorgeous indeed!

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  17. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I love DVD's because I'm a visual learner....I would be very pleased to have my name put into the drawing.

    Thanks!

    Kelly

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  18. Beth@IHaveANotion.comFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I would love to see more on Threadplay, so please add my name to the hat. If I don't win I will have to buy.... not bad either way.

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  19. MillieFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I am in oooh and aaah over that circle quilt, it is stunning. I would love to win her DVD. I like her style of quilts. Just gorgeous.

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  20. Kathy MacKieFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    This will be a great DVD for some lucky winner-thanks for the giveaweay!

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  21. Susan EntwistleFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Thanks, I would love to win this DVD. Threadplay is something I think I can do and enjoy.

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  22. Talin's CornerFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Thank you for giving me a chance to win this DVD. Please enter me in your giveaway.

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  23. KarenFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    I would love to win Libby's DVD!

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  24. Hi! I'm LisaFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I hope I win! My sister is coming across country for a visit in March and we always get our creative juices flowing. This would be a great project!

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  25. CherylFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Very inspiring designs, I love the convenience of having instructions on DVD. Thanks for the contest.

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Wow, the dvd sounds great and I would love to have it

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  27. DebFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I would love to watch the DVD and know that I would benefit from it as I love to see things explained. This is my first time on your blog--found you via a link on SewCalGal. Thanks!

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  28. GrandmasewnsewFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    This could open up a whole new dimension in sewing quilting to me! Thank you for the contest and the chance to win.

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  29. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Oh that is neat. I don't normally watch quilting videos, but I imagine it would make things a lot easier to do. Thanks for doing the giveaway. As a previous poster said that she found you from SewCalGal, so did I. :)

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  30. MarveLes Art StudiosMarch 1, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    She is warm, lively and a fabulous teacher. I'm looking forward to seeing the DVD... whether or not I win one! Thanks for offering it; what a nice prize to a lucky winner. Have a GREAT artFULL day!

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