How to Applique with Fusible Web
In this video tutorial, Jenny Doan from Missouri Star Quilt Company demonstrates some quick and easy techniques for sewing beautiful applique on a quilt.
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How to Miter a Hem for Tablecloths and Placemats
Mitered corners reduce the bulk on the folded seams and allow the edges to meet evenly resulting in a neat and tidy finish. Making a mitered hem is easier than you think and in this video you’ll learn how to miter, sew and finish the corners of tablecloths and placemats.
Make a Creative Drawstring Bag
Learn how to make a creative drawstring bag using two coordinating fabrics, plus a surprise specialty fabric that is hidden in the folds and doesn’t appear until the bag is opened.
Modern Quilting Project
In this video tutorial Jenny Doan from Missouri Quilting demonstrates how easy it is to make a Modern Quilting using charm packs and a 5″ Half Hexagon Template.
How to insert a zipper into any bag
In this video tutorial learn how to insert a zip into any bag lining. Inserting a zipper into a lining is easy, and a zipper closure at the top of the bag will ensure that your belongings are secure and safe and won’t fall out.
Surface Design Quilted Postcard
Karen Linduska shows you how to make a quilted postcard that you can mail. Learn how to design the fabric postcard and then sew it using the decorative stitches on your sewing machine.
Beginner Free Motion Machine Quilting
Learn the basics of how to free motion quilt on a home sewing machine so you can machine quilt your own quilts. The video explains how to prepare and assemble a quilt sandwich ready for quilting using basting spray or quilt pins, how to set up your machine with a free motion quilting foot, and …
Basic Tools for Beginning Quilting
In this video, discover all the tools and notions that you will need to have a successful quilting experience. Basic tools and notions include a sewing machine in good working condition with a 1/4″ foot, a cutting mat, rotary cutter and ruler; a good iron, magnetic pincushion, seam ripper, fabric marking pencils, and much more!
How to Sew an Envelope Pillow Cover
Learn all the steps you need to know to make and sew your own envelope pillow case cover. Pillow cases are easy to make and are a perfect sewing project for beginners.
Sewing for Beginners – Simple Tote Bag
Learn how to make a simple tote bag which is a great project for beginning seamstresses. This lined tote bag is easy to make using coordinating fabric for the top section and the bottom section.
Creative Machine Quilting
Learn the fundamentals of creative machine quilting using techniques that will help you gain confidence and perfect your quilting skills – both free-motion and using a walking foot. Learn how to develop, draw and stitch your own imaginative quilting designs, and discover methods for transferring quilting designs to fabric, as well as the proper tools …
Dyeing to Stitch
In this comprehensive video, learn creative techniques for dyeing your own fabric which is fun and easy. Then learn how to add some quilting, fusible applique, and free-motion machine sketching so you can easily create your own shapes and designs to make colorful and fun fabric art. Find the dvd here
Improvisational Fused Quilt Art
In this downloadable video you will learn how to quickly translate all of your exciting ideas into beautiful art quilts using fusible web. Use easy construction methods to create one-of-a-kind improvisational fused art quilts, and learn how to stitch your quilts by machine, add hand embroidery, and finish your quilt with a flourish. Find the …
Free-Motion Machine Sketching
Learn the basics of drawing with thread and creating stitched motifs with free-motion machine sketching. Using a combination of thread sketching and machine quilting, the results are charming drawings and motifs on fabric. If you enjoy machine quilting, making art quilts, and learning new ways to experiment with your sewing machine, then you will enjoy …
How to Make Fabric from Scraps
If you love to sew or make quilts, then there is no doubt that you have lots of leftover fabric scraps. If you’ve ever wondered what to do with them, you could create scrap quilts, or use them for other types of scrapbusting sewing projects. Or you could create your own unique fabric using fabric …
Art Quilt Design from Photo to Threadwork
Turn your photos into art quilts! In this video download you’ll discover how to create a fused and free-motion stitched fabric collage from a photo. Learn how to determine values, create a pattern, select and enhance fabrics to suit the subject, collage with fused fabrics, and finally select threads and free-motion quilt to bring the …
Mixed-Media Quilt Art
Learn to make a mixed-media quilt quilt that has a painterly style and stitched outlines with layers of interest. Use water-soluble crayons to create dimension with shadows and highlights, and learn to create visual interest by building layers using various techniques for image transfers. Get the video download here
Machine Stitching & Painting Quilts
In this video download learn two methods to create painted and stitched quilts – quilt a design first, then paint it; or paint a wholecloth design first, then quilt it. Learn which tools and materials to use as well as techniques for background painting, detail work, and blending techniques. Find the video download here
Rebel Quilting
Join award-winning art quilter Jamie Fingal to learn her approach to making a quilt with unconventional materials…the rebel way! Jamie incorporates many different kinds of fabrics into her artwork and demonstrates just how successfully they can be fused and used in fun and imaginative ways. Find the video download here