Fundamentals Of Freehand Long-Arm Quilting

Learning such a wide range of knitting techniques is satisfying and fun when worked in small squares.. In this knit sampler class, Creative Knitting Executive Editor Kara Gott Warner will teach you a variety of knitting techniques while you create 8 x 8-inch sampler stitch squares.

Beginner's First Doily. Have you always wondered how they created such pretty pieces and wished you could crochet them too? In this beginner-level crochet class, you'll: ; Learn how to work and join rounds; Learn how to single crochet in a ring to form the first round; Watch Susan demonstrate basic crochet stitches in thread; Discover how to create a multicolored project; Work chain stitches, single crochet, double crochet and treble crochet; Learn to work a simple treble crochet shell Crocheting With Thread streaming online class and DVD include full video and written instructions to make the Beginner's First Doily. If you purchase Beginner's First Doily single-project online workshop and later purchase Crocheting With Thread, you can receive credit for the single-project workshop(s) by emailing Customer_Service@AnniesCraftStore.

Note: This class was formerly titled Crocheting With Thread.. Many crocheters are a little intimidated by thread crochet, but there's no reason to be! With the right instruction, anyone can learn how to crochet beautiful thread pieces -- including filet crochet -- that will be treasured for years to come! -- all exclusively designed by Susan for this introduction to thread crochet class. If you already know basic crochet stitches, you can easily learn how to work those stitches in thread and create pretty thread designs like these with Annie's Learn to Crochet With Thread online video class! Beautiful doilies.

As the founder of Annie's once said, "If you can hold a pencil, you can learn to crochet!" Today is the day you learn how to crochet and discover a relaxing hobby you'll enjoy for life! Soon you'll be crocheting delightful items to make as gifts, to decorate your home, and simply put, to impress family and friends! In this online video class from Annie's, Ellen demonstrates how to crochet all the basic stitches for both right- and left-handers! Join crochet instructor Ellen Gormley as she makes learning how to crochet fun and easy..

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. If you've already learned the basics of beading and jewelry making and are ready to take your skills to the next level and learn additional stranding techniques, wirework techniques and how to make your own findings, then this class is for you!.) 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.(Basic beading and jewelry-making skills include stringing, making simple and wrapped loops, properly opening and closing jump rings, understanding the function of jewelry findings and working with ear wires.

Learn to Bead & Make Jewelry 101 You'll learn: ; How to string and secure beads onto wire; How to make simple and wrapped loops; How to properly open and close jump rings; How to work with chain of different thicknesses; How to make floating beads and floating bead groups ; How to work with different ear wires; And much more Throughout this class, Keri demonstrates the fundamental techniques needed to make the 10 delightful projects included with the class. 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. Beading and jewelry making is a great craft for anyone of any age because it's an easy and inexpensive hobby to get into. In this online beading and jewelry-making class, designer and instructor Keri Lee Sereika starts by explaining the most common beading supplies and tools, taking the mystery out of the packed beading aisle at large craft stores.

Learn to Machine Quilt. Machine-quilting expert Wendy Sheppard remembers what it's like to learn how to machine quilt—the fear and frustration, but more importantly, the satisfaction at learning valuable machine-quilting skills.If you cringe when handing over your precious quilts to someone else to finish, then it's time to learn how to finish them yourself using your domestic sewing machine. 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.

Many quilters have taken the plunge and purchased a long-arm system but don't really know how to use it comfortably. Join professional long-arm quilter Terri Watson as she takes the mystery and fear out of using these impressive and fast quilting systems.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. After taking this class, you'll have the skills and confidence to get the most out of your long-arm quilting system!.

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.

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. After taking this class, you'll have the skills and confidence to get the most out of your long-arm quilting system!. Many quilters have taken the plunge and purchased a long-arm system but don't really know how to use it comfortably. Join professional long-arm quilter Terri Watson as she takes the mystery and fear out of using these impressive and fast quilting systems.