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Sew What’s New
July 2013
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Monday, July 1
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Serger Workshop, Part 2" Take this serger workshop at your
convenience-Nancy brings it to your home. Learn rolled hem and flatlock stitch basics as
you serge samples for a workbook. Nancy and Pam Mahshie, Baby Lock's Educational
Ambassador, join forces to bring you this serger workshop. They also teach you to serge
elegant "fish line" rolled hems for evening wear and artistic flatlock stitches with added
ribbons and more.
8:30 AM
It's Sew Easy "Altering Patterns" This season is all about changing or altering, beginning
with patterns. Don't be limited by what's in the pattern envelope, simple steps can
change a pattern to fit personality and size. Londa Rohlfing starts out with easy flat
pattern alterations and adding a cowl neck to a simple top for elegant draping. Then, it's
Peggy Sagers, the fitting expert, with many looks from just one basic tee shirt pattern.
We finish up with Angela Wolf, our couture expert, as she begins a beautiful jacket that
will be completed over the series.
9:00 AM
Beads, Baubles and Jewels "Make It Today" Get ready for a batch of ideas to make in an
evening and wear the next day, or even make and wear all in the same day. First is Jean
Campbell with a seed bead lesson. She shows how easy it is to create a potpourri of
beaded bead shapes using tubular herringbone stitch and different size beads. Then,
Laura Timmons makes crochet chandelier earrings. Next is a beading workshop lesson
featuring three essential knots: overhand, larks head and sliding. Finally, Molly Schaller
demonstrates a purple and blue druzy necklace using focal pendants with chain for a
quick design.
Tuesday, July 2
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Serger Workshop, Part 3" Expand your serger knowledge beyond
the basics with this serger workshop class. Nancy and serger specialist Pam Mahshie
focus on cover and chain stitches in this serger workshop. Follow along, making samples
for your workbook. Learn speedy two-needle hemming, three- needle decorative
topstitching, plus basic and decorative chain stitching. Go above and beyond with the
Belt Loop Binder Attachment to create belt loops, trim, and stretchy activewear straps.
8:30 AM
Quilting Arts "Quilts at Play" Quilting is all about having fun-don't take yourself or your
quilting too seriously. We begin with Heather Jones as she stretches her improvisational
piecing skills with an easy wall hanging. Then, Deborah Boschert is back to create a
sheer silhouette over a dramatic fabric background with free-motion stitching and
clever layering of materials. We finish up with Sophie and Luana Rubin for a youthful
perspective on the process of learning to quilt.
9:00 AM
Martha's Sewing Room "Tools and Techniques of Hand Applique" Circular
embellishment on a linen Designer Suit; Sew Quick, Sew Easy Techniques for making
hand applique enjoyable; Sew Quick, Sew Easy block envelope; Heirloom Quilting
technique attaching Swiss insertion to a quilted square; Hand embroidered French knot
ribbon rose. Guests: Mary Warner-Stone, Nina McVeigh, Gloria McKinnon.
Wednesday, July 3
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Designer Bags, Part 1" Design a world class handbag with
inspiration from your embroidery machine. Nancy and embroidery expert Eileen Roche
take you on a journey creating designer handbags. The first leg of the tour gives pointers
on the stabilizers used by designers, followed by artistic ways to create straps. Wrap up
the designing tour with embroidered corner accents and strap connectors for easy, yet
elegant handbags.
8:30 AM
It's Sew Easy nd home accents. Today's show features Janet Pray demonstrating a
moebius scarf design. Next, add decorative hem bands with Tricia Waddell for a
finishing detail. Last, Eileen Roche provides all of the details for finishing purses all by
machine.
9:00 AM
Sew It All "Simply Sashiko, Ellen Osten" Make stunning sashiko-inspired potholders.
Thursday, July 4
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Designer Bags, Part 2" Add finishing touches to your designerinspired handbags. Continuing the process of creating Designer Bags, Nancy and guest
Eileen Roche add the finishing details to their handbags. They stitch and embroider tabs,
add magnetic snaps, and share other imaginative details for the bags.
8:30 AM
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting "Scrappy Triangles" Marianne and Mary share with you
several different ways to make half square triangles.
9:00 AM
Knit and Crochet Now! "Baby Shower" Meet our newest expert, Myra Wood, who fills in
while Robyn is on maternity leave. Our great gifts for the baby shower include a knit
stuffed Bunny and cute crochet binky fobs. Interview with designer Susan B. Anderson,
Author of Itty Bitty Toys.
Friday, July 5
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Fresh From The Clothesline: Quilts and Small Projects" Use your
fabric stash and vintage designs to create quick and easy quilted projects. Nancy and
vintage quilt expert Darlene Zimmerman take a fresh look at 1930s-1940s quilt fabrics
and designs, sharing quick projects and full size quilt designs. Nancy and Darlene also
teach you how to create quilts to fit your decor, and how to use your stash of fabrics, no
matter what the style.
8:30 AM
Quilt In A Day "Harvest Star Wallhanging" Make from diamonds and "Y" seams this Star
is Radiant.
9:00 AM
Knitting Daily "Bobbles and Baubles" This episode features knitted bobbles and adding
beads and baubles to your wardrobe. Eunny begins with a look at textured stitches and
a step-by-step guide at knitting the perfect bobble for all over textured stitch patterns.
On the Accessorize Me segment, Kristin Omdahl has a fun crocheted jewelry piece. It's
both easy-to-crochet and on trend with jewelry seen in stores. Then on Yarn Spotlight,
Clara Parkes and Eunny look at a yarn's halo. What is a halo, and what yarns have a
tendency to have them? What are the benefits to yarn halos and what projects lend
themselves to yarns with and without strong halos. Finally, Eunny wraps up with a quick
tip for woven cable stitches, a timeless stitch pattern that can be used in unisex designs
Monday, July 8
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Fresh From The Clothesline: Quilts and Small Projects" Learn to add
a touch of nostalgia to fresh new quilting projects. Quilting doesn't always refer to "bed
quilts." Join Nancy and guest Darlene Zimmerman for innovative ways to use
reproduction fabrics and designs, 1930s-1940s inspired, to quickly stitch 21st century
projects.
8:30 AM
It's Sew Easy "Pencial Skirts" Every closet has a few key pieces like a straight pencil skirt.
Today's experts are altering or changing that basic with a few key add- ons. Gretchen
Hirsch starts out with a kicky addition to a straight skirt with the vintage influence she's
known for. Then, we take a break from our jacket tutorial and a visit from Sarah
McFarland. It's hard to recognize the basic skirt silhouette beneath the layers of trim.
New expert, Sunni Standing finishes up with adding a round pocket to the basic pencil
skirt.
9:00 AM
Beads, Baubles and Jewels "It's A Wrap" The jewelry workshop continues with "it's a
wrap". These are necklaces and bracelets that wrap, coil and twist for texture and
interest. Christie Friesen is the first guest to make a beautiful orchid from clay featuring
a technique for twisting colors together. Then, Mary Hettmansperger has a metal work
project featuring embossing on metal for an interesting and unique surface on low tech
metal jewelry. Next is a jewelry workshop lesson showing how to use memory wire.
Finally, Laura Timmons makes a braided leather bracelet using cup chain.
Tuesday, July 9
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Fast and Fleecy Accessories, Part 1" Use soft knit fleece to create
fashionable accessories in a flash! Start with yardage of fleece or other "fleecy" fabrics
and learn how to create quick projects-perfect for gift giving. Scarves, wraps, and even
capes can easily be sewn or serged with a little sewing know how from Nancy.
8:30 AM
Quilting Arts "Creative Quilting" Every once in a while we need to jump-start our
creativity. Maybe it's finding a new source of inspiration or a new supply, and
sometimes it's as simple as learning a new technique. This episode does all three. First
it's simple shibori with Jeannie Palmer Moore: learn the art of resist painting. Then,
meet Jane Davila. She creates watercolor-like quilts with free-motion stitching. We end
today with the first of our UFOs-those unfinished projects in need of a little inspiration.
9:00 AM
Martha's Sewing Room "Everything Essential - Embroidery 101" Essential techniques for
successful embroidery; And Sew On segment on spool content and quality of Presencia
machine fibers; converting capris to cargos; Hand embroidered spoke flower. Guests:
Kay Brooks, Jeff Williams; Kari Mecca, Wendy Schoen.
Wednesday, July 10
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Fast and Fleecy Accessories, Part 2" Warm and cozy projects for
your home are quick to stitch-and no fitting! Accessorize your home with fleecy
projects, creating fast-to- sew blankets, pillows, and much more. These projects, which
can easily be made in an evening, are ideal for first time sewists and stitchers.
8:30 AM
It's Sew Easy "Baby and Kids Basics" The key is looking for simple designs that grow with
your child. Fun fabrics and embellishments enhance what is often quick sewing. First are
Jacinda Boneau and Jaime Morrison Curtis of the prudent baby blog. They've created a
fun poncho to keep your baby dry and warm. Next, it's a quick hooded baby towel with
Tricia Waddell. The show ends with a brand new sewing concept from Ellie Joos and
ecofriendly and baby friendly diapers that will revolutionize your idea of diapers.
9:00 AM
Sew It All "Patchwork Primer, Erin Gilday" Create a warm and cozy winter scarf with tips
and tricks for perfect patchwork.
Thursday, July 11
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "1 Easy Jacket Pattern - 6 Terrific Looks, Part 1" Learn easy sewing
and embellishment techniques for a jacket with multiple fashion options. Join Nancy
and designer Amy Barickman as they take a simple swing jacket/coat pattern and give it
different looks with a little creative sewing and charming vintage elements. In this first
episode you'll learn basic sewing tips plus quick serging and embellishment ideas to
fashion several new jacket versions.
8:30 AM
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting "Piping Adds Punch To Your Quilt" National Sewing
Educator Pam Mahshie shows Marianne how to create piping with your sewing machine
and your serger.
9:00 AM
Knit and Crochet Now! "Eco-Friendly" Today it's all about eco-friendly yarn. Myra shows
how to crochet a filet market bag and Maggie knits a fun cable scarf. Interview with
Debbie Bliss.
Friday, July 12
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "1 Easy Jacket Pattern - 6 Terrific Looks, Part 2" Make a stylish jacket
with a simple pattern and clever artistic techniques. Use an easy unlined jacket/coat
pattern and express your personality with embellishment options for three new looks.
Nancy and guest Amy Barickman detail how simple changes to fabric and technique
allow you to quickly sew creative jackets with unique accents.
8:30 AM
Quilt In A Day "Sewing Quilt Top Together" Finish off the quilt with a checkerboard
border.
9:00 AM
Knitting Daily "Intarsia Indepth" Eunny begins this show by going beyond basic intarsia
with a demonstration on a two-color intarsia motif design. Next, Eunny and Kristin
demonstrate how to knit intarsia argyle socks in the round, a project that looks a lot
more complicated than it is. Then, on Yarn Spotlight, Eunny and Clara Parkes talk about
heathered wools. These yarns add depth to knitwear just by their heathered elements.
Finally, Eunny wraps up with a quick tip for bobbins and managing yarns for colorwork
on bobbins.
Monday, July 15
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Jackets For Real People, Part 1" Discover professional interfacing
secrets that add fashionable dimension to a jacket. Designer and sewing legend Pati
Palmer joins Nancy for a 2-part series on sewing a designer jacket. In this first program,
learn the latest in interfacing to sew an Armani-style jacket. In jacket making, it's what's
inside that counts!
8:30 AM
Is's Sew Easy "Custom Jackets" Let the experts guide you on a jacket journey. This
season each week features a tutorial from Angela Wolf on making a custom jacket.
Today's lesson is prepping the pattern with fusible and sewing the jacket body. Then
Londa Rohlfing is back with her fabulous sweatshirt jackets and two ways to fit these
stylish designs.
9:00 AM
Beads, Baubles and Jewels "Problem Solving" Some of the best ideas come from trying
to solve a particular design problem. Learn from this week's experts as they help solve
some common dilemmas in design. First, Jean Campbell has a lesson on how to form
herringbone increases and decreases and how those increases apply to design. Then,
Kate Richbourg demonstrates soldering domed shapes. Next is a workshop lesson
showing how to glue crystal flat backs onto all sorts of accessories for a custom look.
Finally, Elizabeth Ward solves storage issues with space saving ideas for bead storage.
Tuesday, July 16
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Jackets For Real People, Part 2" Construct a lined jacket with ease21st century style. Pati Palmer, designer and celebrated sewing instructor, joins Nancy
to share her tips on a no-fail welt pocket, "bagging a lining technique," easy mitered
vents, and much more. Streamline the process of making a fashionable jacket with these
innovative ideas.
8:30 AM
Quilting Arts "Paint and Dye" One key element of quilt design is fabric. Learn to create
your own fabrics with paints and dyes for truly one-of-a-kind patterns. First, Marcia
Derse begins with techniques for painting fabrics with silk screening paints. Hand
painting fabric creates intimate marks and layers of color. Then, we move to unique
postcards with Marlene Glickman. They feature dyed sheers, silks, and collaged fabrics.
Finally, we move to another method of fabric manipulation with Michele Muska and
machine needle felting. She creates felted trees of roving, yarn, and wool onto a
premade red tree skirt.
9:00 AM
Martha's Sewing Room "machine Quilt Binding" Variations of machine stitched quilt
bindings; Greek key mitering Antique Technique; I Love My Serger notions caddy with
wrapped bindings; Double scalloped front bodice Designer Techniques. Guests: Nina
McVeigh, Kathy McMakin, Kathy Barnard.
Wednesday, July 17
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Innovative Bags & Totes, Part 1" Design smart and innovative bags
by making easy changes to your pattern. Add a strap variation, work with a palette of fat
quarters, use gathers and ruching accents for piping, plus more. You'll learn ways to
make a bag with panache for a fraction of the cost of a designer bag.
8:30 AM
It's Sew Easy "Couture Details" Elevate your sewing to couture level with simple details.
Though we are proud to show off our hand made garments - sometimes we don't want
them to scream "I made this" because they look less than professional. That's when
details are so important. Angela Wolf, our couture expert, begins with button holesthat all important closure adds the finishing touch to your garments. Next, Tricia
Waddell demonstrates a peak seam. Last, expert Eileen Roche shows how embroidery
on a collar can be the final detail for a beautiful and professional garment.
9:00 AM
Sew It All "Machine Mania, Rebecca Kemp Brent" Experiment with an embroidery
machine and a serger to create a keepsake baby blanket.
Thursday, July 18
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Innovative Bags & Totes, Part 2" Use savvy techniques for both
decorative and functional changes to your bag patterns. Tweak your bag patterns to
make them more innovative. Learn a smocking technique achieved with yo-yo makers,
add a secure zipper closure to an open-top tote, change your bag into a backpack, or
add a drawcord top to your tote. Make any of these unique changes for a new look to
your bags and totes.
8:30 AM
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting "Quilters Tool Bag" Marianne and Mary demonstrate
how to put a reversible zipper in your project and how to add pockets to your reversible
bag for carrying your tools to a quilt class.
9:00 AM
Knit and Crochet Now! "Color Techniques" Have fun with color with Drew's colorful
crochet coin purse and Kristin's knit fingerless gloves. Interview with Gina Wilde of
Alchemy Yarns.
Friday, July 19
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Sew Techie Covers, Part 1" Make a personalized cover for your etablet or paper tablet. Learn how to sew covers for your electronic devices and paper
tablets using templates or commercial patterns. Then embellish them with applique,
quilting, techie circles, undercover stitching accents, plus more. With Nancy's expert
guidance, your personalized cover is fast, fabulous, and fun to make.
8:30 AM
Quilt In A Day "My Crazy Valetine" Eleanor embellishes a paper pieced festive valentine
with silk ribbon embroidery by machine.
9:00 AM
Knitting Daily ""Shrinking Is Good" This episode explores felted designs or when
shrinking your work is intentional. Eunny begins with a tutorial on felting. She discusses
what yarns work best for this technique and demonstrates how to correctly measure
your work and swatches before and after felting. Then, on the Accessorize Me segment
Laura Bryant and Barry Klein look at diagonal miters. This fun technique adds unique
shaping to your knitwear, and it's easy to do. Next, on Yarn Spotlight segment Clara
Parkes and Eunny discuss tweed yarns and their implications for designing. Finally,
Eunny wraps up with a quick tip on comparing and contrasting felted fabrics, such as
felting cables and colorwork.
Monday, July 22
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Sew Techie Covers, Part 2" Showcase creative embellishment on a
cover for your paper or electronic tablet. Nancy transforms the ordinary into the
extraordinary when it comes to a cover for a paper or electronic tablet. Learn Dresden
hi-tech patchwork, e-cycling with the help of a denim shirt, and letters of distinction
using your embroidery machine. These tablet keeper covers look "techie" and are so
much fun to make!
8:30 AM
It's Sew Easy "Designer Style" Fashion designers have learned to experiment, modify and
add an element of creativity to their looks. What comes first the pattern or the fabric?
Runway expert Christopher Straub has the answer and an interview on his design
process. Next, designer Gretchen Hirsch explores underlining; it's easy when you learn
why and when. Finally, Angela Wolf is back to work on her custom jacket. Today's
feature is the curved welt pocket; a figure flattering design element.
9:00 AM
Beads, baubles & Jewels "Pleasing Patterns" There are many different ways to achieve
beautiful finished designs; one of the most important is creating a pleasing pattern.
Learn how various types of patterns can help assemble gorgeous designs. First is Jackie
Truty, a metal clay expert. She uses copper and silver together for beautiful marbled
rings in this extended lesson. Then, Jean Campbell has tips for counting rows and rounds
of various beadwork stitches in project instructions in the workshop lesson. Last, host
Katie Hacker uses Tila beads to create patterned memory wire bracelets.
Tuesday, July 23
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Fancy Footworks 2, Part 1" Upgrade your sewing ability with
popular presser feet and instructions from Nancy. Nancy's techniques are amazingly
simple for using the Invisible Zipper Foot, Roller Foot, Walking Foot, and Satinedge Foot
as you make samples for this workbook lesson. Basic techniques and new ideas merge
for a comprehensive class on presser feet.
8:30 AM
Quilting Arts "Stitch, Quilt and Finish" It's hard to define the common elements of an art
quilt, but at the most basic level all have stitching, quilting, and finishing plus the added
element of a contemporary attitude. This episode begins with a segment taped on
location with Valori Wells: fabric designer, sewer, and quilter. She presents a modern
quilt featuring paint, embroidery, machine stitching, and specialty fabric-for an
integrated design. Then, Luana Rubin, trend expert and chair holder in the Color
Marketing Group, returns to the show. Learn about two key trends in the industry
today. We finish up-literally-with Jane Davila who shares edge- finishing techniques
involving stitch, machine decorative stitching, and stitch and paint-all suitable for small
quilts.
9:00 AM
Martha's Sewing Room "Machine Embellished Embroidery " Embellishing a quilt with
machine embroidery, buttons and beads; Antique Technique on flip flop diamonds; I
Love My Serger technique using a bias binder on a doll apron; Hand Embroidery
segment demonstrating basic hemstitch. Guests: Nina McVeigh, Alicia Welcher, Wendy
Schoen.
Wednesday, July 24
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Fancy Footworks 2, Part 2" Use specialty presser feet to help
improve your basic and decorative sewing skills. Nancy includes characteristics, uses,
settings, and how- tos for the Stitch-N-Ditch Foot, Teflon Foot, and the Flower Stitch
Foot. Learn new options for binding, sewing difficult fabrics, and making beautiful
circular flowers. Store the samples you make in the designated spaces in the workbook
for future reference.
8:30 AM
It's Sew Easy "Fabulous Fit" Fit is one of those topics that we can never get enough of.
We want our clothes to fit our body type perfectly and make us look our best. Fitting
expert Peggy Sagers is first with everyone's fitting nightmare - pants. Learn about rise,
lengths, and more. Then, Cynthia Guffee is on location. She lets us in on her secrets for
jacket fitting. Last, Tricia Waddell introduces us to princess seams - it's an instantly
slimming silhouette that requires precise measurements.
9:00 AM
Sew It All "Fashion-Able, Fallen Wells" Learn about creating a garment collection and
producing a fashion show.
Thursday, July 25
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Fancy Footworks 2, Part 3" Do you have extra presser feet hiding in
your accessory box? Dig out your specialty presser feet and save some sewing time and
effort using the Bias Binding Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Sequins 'n Ribbon Foot, and the
Free-Motion Quilting Foot. Nancy teaches you how to use these feet to their full
potential in this workbook style class that has you sew and save your samples.
8:30 AM
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting "Scrappy Stars" Mary and Kari Carr share with you how
to perfectly piece a simple scrappy unit and how to make center stars using special quick
pieced sashing.
9:00 AM
Knit and Crochet Now! "Be Jewelled" Learn how to make a stunning crochet beaded
bracelet and felted knit cherries bracelet plus barrette. Interview with Norah Gaughan,
creative director Berroco Yarn company.
Friday, July 26
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Fabric Flowers, Part 1" Create attractive floral accessories using
small pieces of fabric and some savvy techniques. Felted Poppies, Rosettes, and Petals;
Bias Strip Blooms; and Budding Yo-yos are some of the first fabric flowers that you'll
learn to make in this two-part series with Amy Barickman and Nancy. Combine texture,
fiber, dimension, and shaping for these dramatic accessories that are easy options for
gifts.
8:30 AM
Quilt In A Day "Lodgepole Pine" Eleanor chops up fabric and strips it into a tall tree block
with appliqued Cardinals perched in branches.
9:00 AM
Knitting Daily "Eek, Steeks!" This episode explores steeking, silk yarns, and crochet
motifs. Eunny begins with a tutorial on machine, unfinished, and crocheted steeks. With
this knowledge, you can conquer your fears about steeking when you break it down into
easy-to-understand steps and learn the benefits steeking can bring to your designs.
Then, on the Accessorize Me segment, we explore crochet motifs with designer and
crochet expert Kristin Omdahl as she demonstrates how to crochet the motif of her
Birch Vest design. On Yarn Spotlight, Eunny and Clara talk silk blends. This luxurious
material adds shine to blended yarns, and they'll discuss the benefits of blending yarns
with silk. Finally, Eunny wraps up with a quick tip for tacking down your steeks.
Monday, July 29
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Fabric Flowers, Part 2" Be inspired to make small floral accessories
and accents that have a big visual impact. Author/designer Amy Barickman teams up
with Nancy to reveal the secrets for making lovely flowers with beautiful fabrics and
items rescued from your closet. Make Coil Blossoms with bias strips and cording, denim
Ragged-edge Roses, Tailored Tie Flowers, wool felt Lily Blooms, and Frilly Flowers from
retired tees.
8:30 AM
It's Sew Easy "Well-Dressed House" Our home should be just as fashionable as our
wardrobe but it's not always feasible to change your furniture. Changing accessories is a
great alternative. This episode features simple items that can freshen the look of any
room. Colbey Decker begins with an amazing chandelier to add instant glamour. Then,
meet Donna Babylon for a versatile cube footstool. We finish up with Angela's jacket
lesson and prepping the collar and lapel.
9:00 AM
Beads, Baubles and Jewels "Palette Play" Color is powerful design tool. Kick start designs
by looking at new color combinations. Kerry Bogert begins with patina recipes. Next,
build a bib necklace with Molly Schaller using simple techniques with a bold color
palette. Then, it's a workshop lesson on using crystal bicones to make beaded beads.
Last, Elizabeth Ward shows how organizing your stash helps you design.
Tuesday, July 30
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Quilts From The House of Tula Pink, Part 1" Be inspired to make
small floral accessories and accents that have a big visual impact. Author/designer Amy
Barickman teams up with Nancy to reveal the secrets for making lovely flowers with
beautiful fabrics and items rescued from your closet. Make Coil Blossoms with bias
strips and cording, denim Ragged-edge Roses, Tailored Tie Flowers, wool felt Lily
Blooms, and Frilly Flowers from retired tees.
8:30 AM
Quilting Arts "It's A Color Conundrum" Color has the ability to change the look and focus
of a quilt, especially when it comes to fabric choices. Our guests on this episode change
or modify their initial fabric choice for a brand new look. We begin with Rayna Gillman
and a fabric makeover. She shows us how to print on cloth that needs a little help, with
the express purpose of slicing it up and using in a free-form quilt. Then, meet color
expert Judy Coates Perez for an overview of 500 color recipes. She's creating custom
recipes for dyeing fabric based on the weight of the fabric and water to dye ratio. Finally
Michele Muska creates felted placemats with Dresden and double wedding ring shapes
in a traditional color palette.
9:00 AM
Martha's Sewing Room "Crazy Quilting" Embellishing a Summer Separates garment with
crazy quilting; constructing a Sew Quick, Sew Easy sewing wallet; And Sew On segment
on creating rickrack roses and leaves; Hand embroidered herringbone stitch. Guests:
Missy Billingsley, Kari Mecca, Gloria McKinnon.
Wednesday, July 31
8:00 AM
Sewing with Nancy "Quilts From The House of Tula Pink, Part 2" Make, use, and love
artistic quilts and projects created with large prints and tubular strips. Designer Tula
Pink works with Nancy to turn chaos into beauty for the Stacks quilt—stacking
pinwheels, blocks, and continuous tube strips. They use squares and rectangles as a
base to feature a Shattered Glass design, plus they give you confidence to work with
framed large-scale prints, as in the Grand Salon quilt.
8:30 AM
It's Sew Easy "Construction Blueprints" The basics of construction hold the key to
making and altering garments. Once you understand how things go together you're on
your way to great sewing. Couture expert Angela Wolf is back with a lesson on hemming
- this can be on readymade or even garments you've made. Then, Cynthia Guffee has a
down to earth lesson on fit. Pay attention to the back neckline! Last, Janet Pray
demonstrates a unique method of sewing without pins just like in ready-to-where
factories.
9:00 AM
Sew It All "Dart Details, Ellen Switzer" Learn how to draft a pencil skirt pattern with
quick-and-easy ruffled roses.