Quilting takes on a new dimension with these mixed media art quilts. Fabric isn't the only material in these cutting-edge quilts. They combine intricate bead work and painting to create gorgeous works of art. Creativity knows no bounds and these artists are proving it!

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Joyce used part of a metal screen and wire to create this free-standing, circular, art quilt sculpture with bleached and burned fabric, mounted on bamboo poles.

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Vivian does a knock-out job with the hand-beaded detail on this floral art quilt. 

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Cathy used children's crayons, dye markers and Sharpies to embellish the fabric in this realistic forest art quilt. 

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Rose was inspired by the wonders of the subterranean when she created this beautiful quilt with cotton, beads, crystal and pearls.

 

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Eleanor pieced roses together with tea bag packaging in this art quilt that celebrates Earth Day.

Susan Brubaker Knapp, author of Point, Click, Quilt, gives a quick tutorial on how to paint on fabric to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind art quilts.