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With a wealth of shows in our DMTV 'back catalogue' we have a vast resource of inspiration and information available to you. Previous DMTV episodes are grouped into Archives each containing 20 videos. Archives are available to purchase by DMTV members. (Archives are not available for purchase without a current membership.) Purchasing an archive entitles the member to unlimited access to these videos for a one-time payment while their subscription is active (Archives are lost if your subcription is not renewed without a break). Members can purchase one or more archives and they can be ordered at any time. Order Archive Collections on this page or via the Subscribe page.
Archive 1 This collection includes curved piecing techniques, lino printing, painting and quilting faces, transfer printing and much more...
Hand Pieced Curves Sew Write Altered Book Free Cut Curves Transfer Printing
Hand Pieced Curves
Laura loves piecing by hand using traditional methods. In this show she's working with templates to create Drunkard's Path blocks for a new quilt.
Sew Write
Free motion quilted lettering is a characteristic of the art quilts made by Catherine Nicholls. In this episode we take a look at a selection of Catherine's quilts and she demonstrated her quilting technique.
Five Minute Fix - Altered Book
Altered books are a creative alternative to blank sketchbooks. Join Linda to see inside her latest book.
Free Cut Curves
Free cut curved piecing is an essential technique for every art quilter. Join us today for a demonstration.
Transfer Printing
Printing using transfer paints or disperse dyes is an exciting way to decorate synthetic fabrics. In today's show we use real leaves to create delicate results.
Creating a Niche It's a Wrap Finding Inspiration Beautiful Boutis Take It Away
Creating a Niche
It's fun to add real objects to your books. Today, see how Linda cuts a niche into the pages of an altered book ready to house found objects like shells or pebbles.
It's a Wrap
Bored with standard book covers? Make your own quilted bookwrap instead! It's a quick and fun way to update any book and perfect as a gift for a friend.
Finding Inspiration
The question we're asked most is 'Where do you get your ideas from?'. In today's show Linda explains the inspiration behind her new series of quilts.
Beautiful Boutis
Boutis is a traditional French quilting technique. In this episode Linda joins Maureen Shenton to find out more.
Take it Away
Simple household bleach can be used effectively to remove colour from dyed fabrics and create exciting results. In this show Laura demonstrates the technique that she's used to create unique fabrics for her quilts.
Out of the Frame Double Up Bleach Printing Love Lino Love Lino
Out of the Frame
Photocopies are often a great starting point for sketchbook pages, but how do you avoid the 'scrapbook' look. In today's show see how Linda's integrating photos to her sketchbook using painted washes.
Double Up
Add to your fabric range without increasing your stash! In Double Up Laura overdyes commercial printed fabrics.
Bleach Printing
Thick bleach can be used for printing and can remove the colour from dyed fabrics with sometimes surprising results! In this episode Laura prints with sponge onto a range of black fabrics.
Love Lino - Cutting
Lino printing is a traditional printing technique, but still one that's full of potential for the contemporary artist. Today we prepare our blocks, mark designs and carve them ready for use.
Love Lino - Printing
With your carved lino at the ready you'll want to print! In this episode we hand print (no press required) using acrylic paints.
Love Lino A Dash of Colour Face It Faking It Collage with a Punch
Love Lino - Rubbings
Lino blocks aren't just for printing. The firm surface makes them ideal for rubbings too. Better still, these can be effective on both paper and fabric.
A Dash of Colour
Join Linda in today's show to discover how she's using colourful hand stitch to add bold marks to her latest quilts.
Face It
Find out how Laura's using fabric paint to create the portraits that feature strongly in her latest quilts.
Faking It
Sometimes the piecing is just too tricky so it's time to fake it! Today we use applique to create the illusion of patchwork.
Collage with a Punch
Fabrics can be layered to create painterly collage effects. In this show Linda's using a needle-felting machine to punch the layers before securing with stitch.
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Archive 2   This collection includes Altered and Recycled Sketchbooks, free motion quilting, hand dyeing threads and much more...
Storm at Sea Altered Boook Quilt it Faces Fractured SiX Structured
What's the Story? - Storm at Sea
Find out the story behind Linda's award winning quilt 'Storm at Sea'.
Altered Book - Crow
In this show take a look inside one of Linda's altered books. This one is inspired by crows.
Quilt it - Faces
Quilting faces isn't easy. Join Laura to see how she's tackling her latest portrait quilt.
SiX Structured
Take a tour around the most recent exhibition by art textile group SiX.
What's the Story? - Fractured
Discover the story behind the piece and find out more about the techniques used in Linda's quilt 'Fractured'.
Recycled Sketchbooks FMQ Basics FMQ Patterns Recycled Books How To Painted Fusible Shapes
Recycled Sketchbooks
Have you got a pile of old work, painted or collected papers? Not sure what to do with them? See how Laura binds assorted papers to create beautiful handmade books.
Free Motion Quilting - Basics
Free motion quilting is an essential technique for the contemporary quilter. In this show Laura works through the basics of good technique and shares some of her tips for success.
Free Motion Quilting - Pattern
In this episode Laura demonstrates some of her favourite free motion quilting patterns.
Recycled Sketchbooks - How To
If you've collected some papers then you'll be ready to bind your own book. Join Laura to see how simple it can be to achieve a practical and decorative book.
Painted Fusible Shapes
Shapes cut from painted fusible web are a common feature of Linda's quilts. In this show she'll demonstrate the technique which is ideal for adding colourful shapes filled with visual texture.
Sea Fever Details to Delight Concertina Books Simple Skeins Shoes Sketchbook
What's the Story? - Sea Fever
Find out the story behind Laura's quilt 'Sea Fever'.
Details to Delight - Beaded Edges
Beaded edges are just a gorgeous way to complete a range of projects from quilts to scarves to purses.
Concertina Sketchbooks
These books use an exciting, no stitch construction that is extremely versatile. Take a look at a range of Laura's books and see how to make your own.
Simple Skeins
If you enjoy dyeing fabric, then it's highly likely you're going to want threads to match! In this show see how Laura prepares skeins ready for dyeing.
Sketchbook Secrets - Using Photocopies Part 1
Starting a sketchbook needn't be daunting. By making use of photocopies you can create wonderful pages, even without drawing experience.
Sketchbook Secrets Rainbow Threads Finding Inspiration Portrait and Pattern Echo
Sketchbook Secrets - Using Photocopies Part 2
Make the most of your photocopies and layer them with glazes or washes of colour for vibrant results.


Rainbow Threads
Hand dyeing threads is such fun. In this episode Laura shows you how using Procion MX dyes and basic equipment.

Finding Inspiration - with Edwina Mackinnon
It's fascinating to hear how someone else approaches the quilt designing and making process. In this show Linda is joined by Edwina Mackinnon who shares the ideas and thought processes behind some of her recent quilts.


Sketchbook Secrets - Portrait and Pattern
Linda's been busy working in her sketchbook and is combining portraits with sumptuous pattern filled backgrounds. It's a fun way to combine techniques!


Echo Quilting
Echo quilting is one of the most useful quilting patterns. It's quick, needs no marking and suits lots of different projects. Join Laura to take a look at some examples.

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Archive 3   This collection includes watercolour painting, printing on fabric, collage, composition and much more...
Screenprinting Printed Patchwork Tassels Watercolour Travelling Light
Simple Screenprinting Printed Patchwork Details to Delight - Machine Wrapped Tassels Getting Started with Watercolour Travelling Light
Mirrors Binding Hydrangea Blooming Lettering Applique
Mirror Mirror Finishing School - Binding Hydrangea Blooming Ransom Note Lettering Painterly Shadow Applique
Considering Composition Roman Portraits Fabric Painting Fifth Day Tassels
Considering Composition Sketchbook Secrets - Roman Portraits Details to Delight - Fabric Painting What's the Story? The Fifth Day Details to Delight - Fabric Tassels
Fabrics Love Thread Resist Edwina Density
Using Unique Fabrics Love Thread Rubbings and Resist What's the Story? with Edwina Mackinnon Considering Quilting - Density
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hArchive 4   This collection includes paper piecing, drawing with pen, art dolls, acid dyeing and much more...
Saltmine Piecing Paper Piecing Watercolour Ferns
Abstract Paper Piecing - Part 1 Abstract Paper Piecing - Part 2 Abstract Paper Piecing - Part 3 Watercolour Textures Fabulous Ferns in Pen and Ink
Screenprints Acid dyeing Watercolour Dolls Dolls
Stitched Screenprints Easy Acid Dyeing Watercolour Tricks The Art Dolls of Marie Roper Needle-sculpted Dolls
Colour Purses Sketchbook Gift Tags Tradition
Colour Mixing Re-purposed Purses Sketchbook Secrets - Changing Pages Lovely Layered Gift Tags Loving Tradition
Decisions Sketchbook Sketchbook Resist Improvisational Piecing
Decisions, Decisions Sketchbook Secrets - First Thing in the Morning Sketchbook Secrets - Face in the Crowd Can't Resist Improvisational Piecing
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