Knit Finishing Techniques

In this class, instructor Keri Lee Sereika will explain: ; Double-stranded stringing; Simple double-stranded weaving; How to make wrapped loops and links; How to make a wire-wrapped bead cap; Messily wrapping a bead cap; How to wire-wrap briolettes ; How to make head pins and jewelry findings; Adding a patina to base metal; And much more While learning these interesting, yet easy, jewelry making techniques, you can practice your newfound skills by creating the 12 exclusive and appealing pieces—necklaces, bracelets and earrings -- designed especially for this class.) In this exciting 201 class, you'll add to your repertoire of beading and jewelry-making skills to add more detail, texture and beauty to your handcrafted creations by exploring many of the basic stranding and wire techniques often used in jewelry design.

Beading and jewelry making is a great craft for anyone of any age because it's an easy and inexpensive hobby to get into. And who doesn't love a handcrafted piece of jewelry to wear or share? Learning to make your own beautiful beaded necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings is fun and easy with Annie's Learn to Bead & Make Jewelry 101.

Practice each quilting technique as you create a 24" x 24" tone-on-tone sampler wall hanging included in the class. Learning these techniques and quilting motifs will greatly enhance and broaden your ability to finish your quilts, allowing you to add more texture, depth and beauty to your quilted creations. In this quilting class, you will: ; Discover which threads, needles, batting and notions work best with machine quilting; Learn how to securely start and stop stitching; Discover how to imprint quilt motifs in your brain before taking them to the sewing machine; Practice and learn straight-line stitching close together and far apart parallel lines, corners and crosshatching; Learn free-motion quilting techniques stippling, swirly vines, interchanging vine, allover swirls, jester's hat, single and double echoing, and pebbles. Learn to Machine Quilt.

Many quilters have taken the plunge and purchased a long-arm system but don't really know how to use it comfortably.Watching a long-arm quilting system stitch a quilt at high speeds is almost magical! In this quilting class, you will: ; Get Terri's top 13 tips for long-arm quilters; Start getting comfortable with your machine; Practice threading and tension; Discover several tried-and-true methods for starting and stopping your stitching; Learn six versatile quilting motifs including basic meander, ribbon meander, loopy meander, wind and water meander, filigree and boxes; Listen to Terri's honest and candid discussion on quilting professionally for others You'll get to doodle and practice every stitching design along with Terri using her helpful tips and reassuring guidance.

Stitch by stitch, the embroidery machine works like magic to create beautiful designs you can apply to any fabric on garments, home accents and even your quilts. The Hatched in Africa designs are provided for download in the following formats: ART, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, VP3 and XXX. In this two-for-one class combo, you'll get two full-length classes -- Fundamentals of Machine Embroidery and Machine Embroidery Techniques I.

Non-watermarked images have been designed for completing each card design. Learn six blending techniques to use on various images, plus texturing techniques that will make your artwork take on new dimension and life. With this beginner-level video coloring class, you will: ; Understand the Copic numbering system and color wheel; Know how to choose the best colors for blending realistic images; Discover how to blend with contrasting colors to create depth and beauty in flowers, trees, water and more; Learn how to use a limited palette of colors in monochromatic blending to create artistic results; Find out how to use common household items and Copic markers to create amazing textures; Download non-watermarked images to use on the card designs You'll get to practice every technique along with Jennifer using digital stamped images designed by Jennifer and several well-known stamp companies.

Stamping 101 In this beginner-level stamping class, you will: ; Learn the differences between rubber and acrylic stamps; Create interesting textures and backgrounds by stamping with household and found objects; Discover what inks to use to achieve the beautiful looks you want; What stamping materials and tools work best; How to properly care and store your supplies; Tips for attending stamping conventions You'll get to practice every technique along with Robin by creating 13 original and exclusive projects designed especially for this class. Stamping enthusiast Robin Arnold has taught classes in conventions and workshops across the country. And as an added bonus, this class includes 13 fantastic cards, home decor items, gifts and more to practice your newfound skills!. No more wasting money or your valuable time on stamping inks or papers that don't work! Stamping is a craft sensation that hundreds of thousands have discovered around the world! You'll learn nine popular stamping techniques and hundreds of tips to broaden your creative stamping and card-making skills! Now you can learn from her expertise as she takes the guesswork out of all those stamping supplies you see in stores.

This knitting class will give you an opportunity to stitch and complete a beautiful, tailored cardigan sweater, with all the information needed to plan, knit, block and finish demonstrated and included in the class materials. You're sure to watch this knitting class over and over again to absorb everything that's offered! You'll also learn new skills and enhance existing talents, whether you decide to complete a sweater project or not.

Plus, you'll build a solid and confident understanding of this craft as you learn about the different types of stamps, inks and papers, and how to safely clean and store your supplies. And as an added bonus, this class includes 13 fantastic cards, home decor items, gifts and more to practice your newfound skills!.Stamping 101 In this beginner-level stamping class, you will: ; Learn the differences between rubber and acrylic stamps; Create interesting textures and backgrounds by stamping with household and found objects; Discover what inks to use to achieve the beautiful looks you want; What stamping materials and tools work best; How to properly care and store your supplies; Tips for attending stamping conventions You'll get to practice every technique along with Robin by creating 13 original and exclusive projects designed especially for this class. Stamping enthusiast Robin Arnold has taught classes in conventions and workshops across the country.

You're sure to watch this knitting class over and over again to absorb everything that's offered! You'll also learn new skills and enhance existing talents, whether you decide to complete a sweater project or not. As you work on your sweater, this knitting class will teach you: ; All the major knitting finishing techniques, including how to obtain gauge, several different methods of blocking, seaming, and edging; Seam stitches; Shaping; Seaming tricks; How to attach buttons, and so much more.