Learn To Machine Quilt

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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.

And you'll love how portable crochet is -- it's perfect for always having a project with you on the go. In this class, you'll learn: ; All about different yarns, crochet hooks and basic notions; How to comfortably hold a crochet hook and the yarn; Tips to working a chain loosely; Basic stitches, including chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, shells, clusters and post stitches; How to work in rows and rounds; How to increase and decrease; How to crochet a basic motif for creating a baby blanket or afghan As you follow along with Ellen, you'll crochet five attractive, beginner-level crochet projects using basic crochet stitches and techniques. 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 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. 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!.(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.

. You'll learn what supplies and materials to look for to begin your jewelry-making adventure.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. All you need are a few basic tools, beading wire and a handful of pretty beads, and you're all set to create your own handmade jewelry.

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.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. 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.

After taking this class, you'll have the skills and confidence to get the most out of your long-arm quilting system!.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. 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.

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.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.

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