Further Viewing
The following videos may be helpful to you as your work. They are publicly available on my YouTube channel and elsewhere online, so please feel free to share them with anyone else who would enjoy them!
Zak’s Hand Piecing Patchwork Tutorial
Video Length: 7:06
This is on Instagram, with Real Ta Daan.
A Playful Pause
Video Length: 1:03:19
In May 2021 Zak and Heidi taught a free class with The Makerie. Have fun stitching this quick project, and consider playing with the idea while traveling to meet us for class!
Visible Hand Piecing
Video Length: 10:51
• Applique with a hoop
• Running stitch
Precise Applique
Video Length: 24:17
• Running stitch
Korean Patchwork
Video Length: 5:30
• Whip Stitch
• Jogakbo / Bojagi
• Join threads with a slip knot
Piecing Timelapse
Video Length: 6:29
Timelapse video of me piecing a quilt top with applique in 3 hours.
Pleating
Video Length: 7:45
Basting a Quilt
Video Length: 1:00:54
In this ‘real time’ un-edited video, I baste a whole quilt in an hour. YES, it’s my scrap quilt that I’m basting! Hear me mutter about the title as I decide to add the navy blue layer under the quilt top.
Quilted Bowl
Video Length: 12:42
Improv Quilting
Video Length: 37:15
I discuss selecting a focus point for your quilting and also show you my favorite quilting spot! This video was part of my Scavenger Hunt Quilt-Along in 2020; stay tuned for the two-year anniversary Scavenger Hunt Quilt-Along in 2022!
Soft Bulk Episode 15
Video Length: 1:19:03
Topics Include:
-Nicole tells the story behind her affirmation work
-Luke describes collaborating with his wife Nicole!
-Zak reveals his recent quilt,
-Heidi shares about her Santa Fe, NM travel quilt
Soft Bulk Episode 14
Video Length: 1:36:14
Topics Include:
-Coulter’s upcoming exhibition in Oxford, MS
-Zak’s deep dive on Crazy Quilts
-Heidi on planning, inspiration, and materials
-Luke’s special quilt inspired by American Gothic
Soft Bulk Episode 13
Video Length: 1:42:29
Topics Include:
-Eliu on repurposing jeans into quilts, etc!
-Zak reveals his Sack of Sorrows project
-Heidi shares about her practice of framing quilts
-Luke shares about his Sewlebrity series
Soft Bulk Episode 12
Video Length: 1:30:31
Topics Include:
-Victoria’s quilts, photography, and talisman work
-Zak’s community at an Artist's Residency
-Heidi's mending practice
-Luke’s work dying fabric and quilts with indigo
Soft Bulk Episode 11
Video Length: 1:21:44
Topics Include:
-Christi on embroidery and mystical imagery
-Zak's turning point quilts
-Heidi's manifestation blocks and diary quilts
-Luke discusses how his work can suprise him
Soft Bulk Episode 10
Video Length: 1:30:05
-Laura’s business insights and thoughts on modern, useful, handmade items.
-Hand Yoga and habits with Heidi
-Zak's Soft Goals, quilting bees, and tiny quilts
-Luke shares photos of his quilts on beds
Soft Bulk Episode 9
Video Length: 3:18:22
Topics include:
-Roderick on his history with quilts and books
-Zak's Moon Mandala quilt
-Heidi's woodworking with her dad
-Luke giving quilts away with his wife Nicole, in connection with her affirmation project
Soft Bulk Episode 8
Video Length: 1:47:08
Maura, Heidi, Luke, and Zak discuss:
-What is a quilt worth?
-How much are my other services worth?
-What are our business goals?
-How do we share our business?
Soft Bulk Episode 7
Video Length: 2:01:42
Topics Include:
-Maura on balancing mothering with her career, and a glimpse into her new studio
-Zak's recent experience working with bold prints
-Heidi's Quiltiversary and first year as a quilter
-Luke’s biggest natural dye project with indigo
Soft Bulk Episode 6
Video Length: 1:30:50
Topics Include:
-Latifah Saafir's two current quilting projects: memory quilts and improv quilting
-Zak's annual banners
-A tour of Heidi's home studio
-Luke shares about his JOY quilt series
Soft Bulk Episode 5
Video Length: 1:32:56
Topics Include:
-An introduction to Russell's quilts in the UK!
-Heidi's travel sewing kit
-Zak's 12x6' sewing space
-Luke's new exhibition
Soft Bulk Episode 4
Video Length: 1:34:09
We discuss Sustainable Sewing with The Zero Waste Chef, and Heidi shares a lot about natural dye and a bit more about scraps.
Soft Bulk Episode 3
Video Length: 1:18:23
We discuss repurposing materials and Heidi talks scraps! Special guest: Sherri Lynn Wood
Soft Bulk Episode 2
Video Length: 1:30:04
We take turns discussing Time Management, and then have an organic conversation with questions from the chat.
Soft Bulk Episode 1
Video Length: 1:11:27
Luke Haynes, Zak Foster, and Heidi Parkes discuss the concept of SOFT BULK, and celebrate the QUILT!
Hand Yoga
Video Length: 5:09
These “Gentle Movements” are a powerful antidote to pushing, pulling, gripping, and the other stresses caused by sewing.
Hand Yoga 2
Video Length: 3:50
This symmetrical routine is easy to remember, and very restorative physically and mentally.
Video Tour - SEAMS
Video Length: 54:05
Heidi Parkes and Paul Salsieder lead a tour of the exhibition SEAMS: Contemporary Textile Artists at the Portrait Society Gallery in Milwaukee, WI
SEAMS was curated by gallery director Debra Brehmer and fiber artist Heidi Parkes.
Hanging Quilts
Video Length: 13:57
This video is helpful for hanging large and small quilts on the wall.