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Make a Patriotic Placemat, part 1

bbuss — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:16:45 +0000

In the first of three parts, Patrick Lose shows special guest Kay Capps Cross the beginning steps in making Patriotic Placemat. Techniques include cutting and piecing strips, fusible appliqué and satin stitch.

Accent on Amish Quilt Along: Lesson 3 of 9

bbuss — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:54:48 +0000

McCall’s Quilting TV

Drop into our studio and have some fun! Create along with the knowledgeable staff of McCall’s Quilting as our series of free instructional videos takes you step by step through the entire quilt-making process, from cutting fabric to the last binding stitch. Upon the launch of each new Quilt Along project, lesson episodes are posted biweekly, and are available to watch as many times as you like, anytime you’re ready to quilt. The complete collection of free video lessons is perfect for aspiring or time-challenged quilters.

Click here for related pattern downloads, kit options and more information on McCallsQuilting.com.

www.mccallsquilting.com/quiltalong

The Chicken Quilt Featuring Charlotte Angotti and Debbie Caffrey, Part 3

bbuss — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:36:52 +0000

Charlotte and Debbie approach quilt design from different directions and eventually meet at the same destination: an interesting, colorful quilt with roots in tradition and updated techniques and designs for today’s quilters. Watch as they show how each made a variation of the same quilt years apart (Debbie in 2005 and Charlotte in 2012) without telling each other and using different design concepts and construction methods. Their DVD and book, both titled Surprise Yourself are available at www.QuiltandSewShop.com.

T.I.M.Q. Emily Bruzzini

dsouza — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:54:49 +0000

Emily shares her love of quilting with a “challenge” quilt she made a few years ago. That papaya yellow is pure sunshine! Check out an article on improvisational piecing by Emily in the March/April issue of Quilty magazine. For more fantastic quilting tips and ideas pick up Quilty the magazine, visit HeyQuilty.com or watch Quilty on DVD!

Hint: click on the photo to view Quilty magazine the March/April issue!

Choosing Quilting Designs for Your Quilt Linda Taylor Part 3

dsouza — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:22:17 +0000

The hardest part of creating beautiful cross hatching is merging a precise quilting design with a less than precise quilt top. Diane will show you how to easily mark your inner border to show off your quilt to its best advantage.

In Short Takes on Longarm Quilting Vicki Hoth shows curved crosshatching, wiggle stitch crosshatching, and crosshatching through redwork.T hen she uses circle rulers to achieve curved crosshatching.

Fabric Cutting Made Easy with QuiltCut2

bbuss — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:28:57 +0000

The QuiltCut2 makes it easier to precision cut fabrics. Watch as Sam Albright quickly and accurately cuts strips, squares and triangles.

The Chicken Quilt Featuring Charlotte Angotti and Debbie Caffrey, Part 2

bbuss — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:21:40 +0000

How to Sew Long Seams

dsouza — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:34:49 +0000

Mary and Rebecca Fons share a few tips on how to keep those long seams straight so you are able to create beautiful “strippy” quilts! Be sure to check out the Tree Everlasting Quilt Kit and digital pattern. For more fantastic quilting tips and ideas pick up Quilty the magazine.

Hint: click the photo to view Tree Everlasting!

Choosing Quilting Designs for Your Quilt Linda Taylor Part 2

dsouza — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:46:01 +0000

Three Cheers for Scrappy Quilts!

bbuss — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:13:14 +0000

Join Mark and Jodie at the adorable Brooklyn General Store for their book review, focusing on scrap quilts. First up, two quilts from Rebecca Silbaugh’s Seamingly Scrappy. Then, another quilts show from Scrap-Basked Beauties by bestselling author Kim Bracket (Scrap-Basket Sensations and Scrap-Basket Surprises)