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September
Sat, Sep 24, 11:30 am · Tools And Techniques Of Hand Applique
Learn to attach Swiss insertion to a quilted square and hand embroidered French knot ribbon rose. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
October
Sat, Oct 1, 11:30 am · Everything Essential - Embroidery 101
Essential techniques for successful embroidery and converting capris to cargos are spotlighted. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Sat, Oct 8, 11:30 am · Machine Quilt Binding
Variations of machine stitched quilt bindings and a Greek key mitering antique technique are shown. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
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September
Wed, Sep 28, 8:00 am · Embellishing Collars And Hems
Features lace edging on a baby daygown, a prairie-style bonnet & lace shaped loops on a doll dress. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
October
Wed, Oct 5, 8:00 am · Stabilizing For Surface Embroidery
Features an embroidered lampshade, quilt construction and hand embroidered herringbone stitch. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Oct 12, 8:00 am · Bias Strip Lattice
A sachet is made from linen blanks and a hand embroidered trailing stitch is demonstrated. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Oct 19, 8:00 am · Spaghetti Bias Shaping
Features Antique Technique on flip flop lace shaping and Magic Madeira technique on a doll dress. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Oct 26, 8:00 am · Tucking Techniques
Gridded tucks on an heirloom blouse and a charming crazy felting technique are demonstrated. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
November
Wed, Nov 2, 8:00 am · Quilting Techniques
Features warm bond thermally bonded cotton batting techniques and an embroidered pinwheel rose. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Nov 9, 8:00 am · Twin Needle Embellishment
Fabric is embellished with twin needle stitching to create a man's tie. Plus, a look at serger hems. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Nov 16, 8:00 am · Ruffles And Ruching
An heirloom blouse with ruffles and ruching embellishment and a drawstring lingerie bag are made. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Nov 23, 8:00 am · Serger Bias Trim
Hand embroidered summer bells with chain stitch leaves on a baby bonnet and a tie-on crib organizer. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Nov 30, 8:00 am · Mexican Tucks
Mexican tucks embellishment on an heirloom blouse and a cosmetic bag by serger are showcased. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
December
Wed, Dec 21, 8:00 am · Hemming A Lined Garment
Features stitching a hem of a lined dress or skirt and a hand embroidered threaded honeycomb stitch. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Dec 28, 8:00 am · Couture Darts
Couture darts in garments and Dogwood and French knots silk ribbon embroidery stitch are shown. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
January
Wed, Jan 4, 8:00 am · Romancing Your Wardrobe
Faux tatting on a ladies' blouse and an antique technique on faux puffing are demonstrated. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Jan 11, 8:00 am · Bias Tubing Cathedral Windows
Creating bias tubing loops on an heirloom blouse and embellishment on a ready-made knit blanket. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Jan 18, 8:00 am · Vintage Couched Collage
Showcases an Heirloom blouse with couched yarn and ribbon embellishment and Watercolor Applique. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Jan 25, 8:00 am · French Bias Piping
An elegant envelope clutch purse and cats and leaves silk ribbon embroidery stitches are showcased. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
February
Wed, Feb 8, 8:00 am · Heirloom Flatlocking
Colored flatlock embellishment on an heirloom blouse and a hand embroidered bullion pinwheel. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Feb 15, 8:00 am · Applique
An appliqued apron with double stick fusible web and an antique technique on circular lace shaping. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Feb 22, 8:00 am · Creative Circles
A home decor pillow embellished using a circular attachment on the sewing machine is showcased. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
March
Wed, Mar 21, 8:00 am · Opulent Ornamentation
An embellished evening purse an embellishing a pram pillow are highlighted. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Mar 28, 8:00 am · Blank To Beautiful
A blouse is created from linen blanks and photo tags are made for a Sew Booking page. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
April
Wed, Apr 4, 8:00 am · Embellishing With Scallops
Tracery scallop for easy collars and a construction tip on constructing a lined garment are shown. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Apr 11, 8:00 am · Lump-Free Collars
Creating lump-free collars for blouses and jackets. "Knit Niche" segment for Sew Easy Stabilizing. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Apr 18, 8:00 am · Bridging Stitch Embellishment
Bridging stitch embellishment on an heirloom blouse and adding lace to a finished slip are shown. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Apr 25, 8:00 am · Seminole Lacework
Seminole lacework embellishment on an heirloom blouse and a hand embroidered trellis stitch. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
May
Wed, May 2, 8:00 am · Folded Tucks
Heirloom blouse with folded tuck embellishment and a pillowcase from linen blanks are featured. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, May 9, 8:00 am · Machine Embellished Embroidery
An antique technique on flip flop diamonds. Hand Embroidery segment demonstrating basic hemstitch. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, May 16, 8:00 am · Crazy Quilting
Embellishing a Summer Separates garment with crazy quilting and creating rickrack roses and leaves. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, May 23, 8:00 am · Embroidery Undercover
Serger shadow work and embroidery on a yoke dress and embroidering perfect lace are demonstrated. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, May 30, 8:00 am · Embroidered Embellishments
Embroidered covered buttons and sewing techniques are demonstrated on a linen Designer Suit. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
June
Wed, Jun 20, 8:00 am · Madeira Borders - Three Ways
A gown embellished with Madeira borders and a crisscross pintucks antique technique are featured. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jun 27, 8:00 am · Zipper Application
A travel tie keeper and a serger application of a zipper on a men's accessory bag is featured. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
July
Wed, Jul 4, 8:00 am · Free-Motion Embroidery
Quilted fabric coasters using easy to stitch designs and embroidered lazy daisy stitch are shown. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jul 11, 8:00 am · Princess Pettiskirts
Using a machine ruffler foot to create a pettiskirt and embellishing baby knits are showcased. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jul 18, 8:00 am · Batting Application
A table runner with striped fabric and batting and decorative ribbons for a quilt are created. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jul 25, 8:00 am · Chain Stitch Quilting
Features a Tote bag with a chain stitched "quilted" pocket and hand embroidered buttonhole stitch. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
August
Wed, Aug 1, 8:00 am · Decorative Stitch Lace Inserts
A dainty design dress with decorative stitch lace inserts and a linen placemat are featured. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Aug 8, 8:00 am · Embellisher Magic
A dress is embellished with needle felted fabric. Quilting in the hoop is demonstrated. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Aug 15, 8:00 am · Shaping Trims
Lace tape shaping on a girl's dress and an antique technique on creating a mitered fancy band. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Aug 22, 8:00 am · Continuous Border Embroidery
A christening gown with continuous border embroidery and a hand embroidered fishbone stitch. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Aug 29, 8:00 am · Basic Heirloom
Serger to machine technique comparisons for basic heirloom sewing is highlighted. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
September
Wed, Sep 5, 8:00 am · Whimsical Trims From A Stick
Whimsy Sticks are used for creating trims and flowers. Roses are used for headbands and shoe clips. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Sep 26, 8:00 am · Button Academy
Creating decorative buttons for garments and accessories. Antique technique on tucked sleeve bands. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
October
Wed, Oct 3, 8:00 am · Reverse Bobbinwork
Reverse bobbinwork and embellishments using machine attachments and sewing techniques are featured. 29 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Oct 10, 8:00 am · Sassy Sashiko
Sashiko techniques and embroidered roses on a jacket are demonstrated. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Oct 17, 8:00 am · Circular Embellishments
Circular embellishment on a linen Designer Suit and and embellished towels with ruffles are shown. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Oct 24, 8:00 am · Serger Piping
A lined bag with serger piping and a lace diamond windows antique technique are demonstrated. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Oct 31, 8:00 am · Quick Zip Bags
Constructing a small zippered clutch and converting a shorts pattern to make skorts are featured. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
November
Wed, Nov 7, 8:00 am · Baby Puffing
A round yoke daygown is embellished with baby puffing. Tips for stress-free embroidery are shared. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Nov 14, 8:00 am · Tools And Techniques Of Hand Applique
Learn to attach Swiss insertion to a quilted square and hand embroidered French knot ribbon rose. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Nov 21, 8:00 am · Everything Essential - Embroidery 101
Essential techniques for successful embroidery and converting capris to cargos are spotlighted. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Nov 28, 8:00 am · Machine Quilt Binding
Variations of machine stitched quilt bindings and a Greek key mitering antique technique are shown. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
December
Wed, Dec 19, 8:00 am · French Bias Piping
An elegant envelope clutch purse and cats and leaves silk ribbon embroidery stitches are showcased. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Dec 26, 8:00 am · Wing Needle Embellishment
An heirloom blouse with wing needle embellishment and how to sew lined panel panties are featured. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
January
Wed, Jan 2, 8:00 am · Heirloom Flatlocking
Colored flatlock embellishment on an heirloom blouse and a hand embroidered bullion pinwheel. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Jan 9, 8:00 am · Applique
An appliqued apron with double stick fusible web and an antique technique on circular lace shaping. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Jan 16, 8:00 am · Creative Circles
A home decor pillow embellished using a circular attachment on the sewing machine is showcased. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Jan 23, 8:00 am · Texturing Fabric
Using machine stitches in embroidery to texture fabric and hemming with hemstitching are featured. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Jan 30, 8:00 am · Opulent Ornamentation
An embellished evening purse an embellishing a pram pillow are highlighted. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
February
Wed, Feb 6, 8:00 am · Blank To Beautiful
A blouse is created from linen blanks and photo tags are made for a Sew Booking page. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Feb 13, 8:00 am · Embellishing With Scallops
Tracery scallop for easy collars and a construction tip on constructing a lined garment are shown. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Feb 20, 8:00 am · Lump-Free Collars
Creating lump-free collars for blouses and jackets. "Knit Niche" segment for Sew Easy Stabilizing. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Feb 27, 8:00 am · Bridging Stitch Embellishment
Bridging stitch embellishment on an heirloom blouse and adding lace to a finished slip are shown. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
March
Wed, Mar 20, 8:00 am · Seminole Lacework
Seminole lacework embellishment on an heirloom blouse and a hand embroidered trellis stitch. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
Wed, Mar 27, 8:00 am · Folded Tucks
Heirloom blouse with folded tuck embellishment and a pillowcase from linen blanks are featured. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]
April
Wed, Apr 3, 8:00 am · Machine Embellished Embroidery
An antique technique on flip flop diamonds. Hand Embroidery segment demonstrating basic hemstitch. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Apr 10, 8:00 am · Crazy Quilting
Embellishing a Summer Separates garment with crazy quilting and creating rickrack roses and leaves. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Apr 17, 8:00 am · Embroidery Undercover
Serger shadow work and embroidery on a yoke dress and embroidering perfect lace are demonstrated. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Apr 24, 8:00 am · Embroidered Embellishments
Embroidered covered buttons and sewing techniques are demonstrated on a linen Designer Suit. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
May
Wed, May 1, 8:00 am · Madeira Borders - Three Ways
A gown embellished with Madeira borders and a crisscross pintucks antique technique are featured. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, May 8, 8:00 am · Zipper Application
A travel tie keeper and a serger application of a zipper on a men's accessory bag is featured. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]

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May
Wed, May 15, 8:00 am · Free-Motion Embroidery
Quilted fabric coasters using easy to stitch designs and embroidered lazy daisy stitch are shown. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, May 22, 8:00 am · Princess Pettiskirts
Using a machine ruffler foot to create a pettiskirt and embellishing baby knits are showcased. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, May 29, 8:00 am · Batting Application
A table runner with striped fabric and batting and decorative ribbons for a quilt are created. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
June
Wed, Jun 19, 8:00 am · Chain Stitch Quilting
Features a Tote bag with a chain stitched "quilted" pocket and hand embroidered buttonhole stitch. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jun 26, 8:00 am · Decorative Stitch Lace Inserts
A dainty design dress with decorative stitch lace inserts and a linen placemat are featured. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]

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July
Wed, Jul 3, 8:00 am · Embellisher Magic
A dress is embellished with needle felted fabric. Quilting in the hoop is demonstrated. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jul 10, 8:00 am · Shaping Trims
Lace tape shaping on a girl's dress and an antique technique on creating a mitered fancy band. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jul 17, 8:00 am · Machine Embellished Embroidery
An antique technique on flip flop diamonds. Hand Embroidery segment demonstrating basic hemstitch. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jul 24, 8:00 am · Crazy Quilting
Embellishing a Summer Separates garment with crazy quilting and creating rickrack roses and leaves. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jul 31, 8:00 am · Embroidery Undercover
Serger shadow work and embroidery on a yoke dress and embroidering perfect lace are demonstrated. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]
August
Wed, Aug 7, 8:00 am · Embroidered Embellishments
Embroidered covered buttons and sewing techniques are demonstrated on a linen Designer Suit. 26 minutes [ CC DVI TVG ]

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