Sewing Newsletter (Page 2)

8:00 AM Sewing with Nancy "Delightful Dresden Appliques, Part 2" Try a new twist on Dresden designs with simplified applique, scalloped edges, and design transformations. Nancy teams up with designer Kate Bashynski to continue exploring interesting variations for the Dresden applique process. They show a never-fail method of shaping scalloped edges using fusible interfacing. They make four projects, including a Dresden Dahlia quilt, a mini Christmas Tree Skirt, a Peacock Table Runner, and an Eleven Pines Wall Hanging.

8:30 AM Is's Sew Easy "Knits" Deepika Prakash starts out with a lesson on everything you need to know for sewing successfully on knits. Then, Eileen Roche shows how to make another clothing tattoo - position a butterfly at the waist of a skinny T for a casual look. Last, designer Valori Wells shows how to deconstruct a favorite t-shirt to make your own pattern that fits perfectly.

9:00 AM Beads, Baubles and Jewels "Colorful" The addition of color is a way of expressing your style all by itself. Bold colors say look at me and evoke a playful attitude. First, Katie creates a colorful necklace that started out as a t-shirt. Next, Barbara Lewis adds color to metal beads using torch fired enamel and then assembles them in an artistic bracelet. Then, Leslie Rogalski makes colorful beaded straps, bracelets, and more with a seed bead loom. Last, learn what color has to say about you. Katie and Wyatt discuss gemstones and their meaning.

8:00 AM Sewing with Nancy "Sensational Scarves, Part 1" Learn quick and easy techniques to sew several fashionable scarves. Transform a rectangle into a drapable spiral scarf, tuck and gather challis fabric for a cascading scarf, or create clever knit infinity ring scarves. Nancy and guest Donna Fenske share the simple process for making creative new fabric accessories-sensational scarves!

8:30 AM Quilting Arts "Stitch Meets Art" Stitching can be its own art form and transform your quilt design. Our first guest is Ellen Anne Eddy. She has a basic lesson on darning feet and also tips for choosing batting. Then, meet Laura Wasilowski as she "arts" up a traditional quilt block with fusible web. We finish up with Carol Ann Waugh and adding texture to quilted pieces with couching.

9:00 AM Martha's Sewing Room "Whimsical Trims From A Stick" Using Whimsy Sticks for creating trims and flowers; Sew Quick, Sew Easy roses for headbands, shoe clips; Heirloom Quilting segment on crazy quilting with the embroidery machine; Hand embroidered ribbon stitch. Guests: Kari Mecca, Nina McVeigh, Gloria McKinnon.

8:00 AM Sewing with Nancy "Sensational Scraves, Part 2" Create stylish scarves that are easy to sew and fun to wear. Designer Donna Fenske joins Nancy to showcase textured scarf creations using fabrics ranging from light and airy bridal illusion to a lofty fleece. Traditional techniques like making chenille give way to unique designs such as the no-sew Fairy Dust Scarf. Whether you're ruffling, tying, cutting, or felting, the results are dramatic!

8:30 AM It's Sew Easy "Garment Construction Tips" Start with good construction for a stylish and successful sewing project. The first segment features couture designer Angela Wolf showing techniques for sewing on knits - giving a basic t-shirt a personal touch. Next, Tricia Waddell demonstrates the importance of stay stitching and under stitching. The last segment is with pattern designer Gina Moorhead using ruching, exposed zippers, and patch pockets to update existing garments or change a pattern.

9:00 AM Sew It All "Coat of Many Layers - Julie Tierney" Create a coat using an upcycled comforter.

8:00 AM Sewing with Nancy "Copy Cat Patterns, Part 1" Make a pattern from a purchased garment without taking the garment apart. Nancy demonstrates how to create a pattern from a ready-made garment with a reverse sewing process, using a front-opening jacket to illustrate. After discussing basic tools, she reveals the tricks of tracing. She shows how to transfer grainline, seams, seam and hem allowances, side panels, collars, buttonholes, and sleeves, as well as how to replicate a garment section with a center fold.

8:30 AM Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting "Times Square" Marianne and Mary demonstrate paper piecing sections for a New York Beauty type quilt.

9:00 AM Knit and Crochet Now! "Light Up The Room" Take a plain lamp shade and add a little knit or crochet to make it your own. Maggie will show you how to knit a lace stitch cover and Ellen will demonstrate a crochet shell stitch shade, designed by Carrie Carpenter. Knit Ice Storm is the square this week.

8:00 AM Sewing with Nancy "Copy Cat Patterns, Part 2" Copy your favorite garment and make stylish personalized changes. Nancy illustrates how to prepare a pattern from a purchased garment and add enhanced details. Learn how to transfer darts, pockets, tucks or gathers, pleats, collars and collar stays, and raglan sleeves. Using Nancy's technique, you'll develop a pattern that reproduces the style or fit of your best-loved garment.

8:30 AM Quilt In A Day "Bank Barn & Flying Kite" Make the Flying kite block into a quilt.

9:00 AM Knitting Daily "Always Classic" The first episode of the season explores the classic cable and timeless projects. On Getting Started, Eunny dives into a tutorial on cable knitting with tips for repairing common cable mistakes, such as picking up stitches and re-knitting your cables. Next, on Accessorize Me, Eunny has a quick-to-knit cable ornament pattern that is a great project for beginners. Then, on this season's first Yarn Spotlight, Eunny joins yarn expert Clara Parkes to talk wool. Learn about 100% wool yarns, their common uses, and what sets them aside from other yarns on the market. Finally, Eunny wraps up this episode with a quick tip for reading cable charts and counting rows within your cable.