A QUICK REVIEW OF OUR DVD's, RUN TIME AND SKILL LEVELS

DVD DESCRIPTION AND SKILL LEVELS
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Regarding Open Caption (OC): Only Volumes 1,6,8 are available for the Hearing Impaired. (This means the Open Caption cannot be turned off.) All videos average one hour and 45 minutes.

Volume 1 - QUILTING PLACEMATS FOR THE BEGINNER - Know absolutely nothing about quilting. Make a placemat from start to finish and learn concept of quilting. Available in Open Caption. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner (Approx. Running time 113 minutes)

Volume 2 - APPLIQUE LAP QUILT - Learn to appliqué and make the quilt from start to finish. Star pattern included. You can also make the quilt without the appliqué if you choose to do so. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner - Intermediate (Approx. Running time 112 minutes)

Volume 3 – INTERMEDIATE QUILTING – Make this 98” x 177” from start to finish. We show you how to quilt it without sending it out. Can make it any size. Pattern not included. SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - Advanced (Approx. Running time 115 minutes)

Volume 4 – REVERSE APPLIQUE LAP QUILT – Make this quilt from start to finish. You can also make the quilt without the reverse appliqué if you choose to do so. Patterns included. SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - Advanced (Approx. Running time 119 minutes)

Volume 5 – PLACEMATS & TABLE RUNNER, QUICK & EASY DECORATING – Learn to make quick and easy projects. Great for beginners who want to learn to quilt and anyone who wants to create a quick decorating project. SKILL LEVEL: All Levels (Approx. Running time 100 minutes)

Volume 6 – QUILTING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES (Part 1) – Nine great tips clearly demonstrates and tackles dreaded challenges like matching fabric, binding, mitering corner & attaching cornerstones the easy way! Available in Open Caption. SKILL LEVEL: All Levels (Approx. Running time 115 minutes)

Volume 7 – OLD BLUE JEANS TRANSFORM INTO EMBROIDERED BUTTERFLY DENIM QUILT – This video gives you tips on taming old blue jean fabric. You will see how this quilt is made from start to finish. We used embroidered blocks we had, but you can design the squares any way you want. (Free Pattern and Measurements Included). This quilt was appraised as very good overall in construction and quilting by an AQS appraiser. SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - Advanced (Approx. Running time 172 minutes)

Volume 8 – QUILTING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES – Quilting Methods (Part 2) – Demonstrates the many types of quilting; stitch in the ditch, marking, meander/stippling, free motion quilting, quilt labels, and positioning a large quilt. Available in Open Caption. SKILL LEVEL: All Levels (Approx. Running time 99 minutes)

Volume 9 – DARE TO BE SQUARE - ONE & FOUR PATCH BLOCKS - Learn in detail how to make a basic square 8-inch block, simple 4 patch block, simple 4 patch staircase block and a double 4 patch block. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner - Intermediate (Approx. Running time 124 minutes)

Volume 10 – DARE TO BE SQUARE - FIVE, SIX & NINE PATCH BLOCKS (Part 2) – Learn in detail how to make a five, six and nine patch block. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner - Intermediate (Approx. Running time 112 minutes)

Volume 11 – HOW TO TACKLE & TAME TRIANGLES (Part 1) – Learn in detail how to make a Basic 3-triangle block, basic nested triangle block and a basic bear’s paw (T block) triangle block. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner - Intermediate (Approx. Running time 139 minutes)

Volume 12 – HOW TO TACKLE & TAME TRIANGLES (Part 2) – Learn in detail how to make more challenging blocks like the Mother’s Choice block and a Double T block. SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - Advanced (Approx. Running time 116 minutes)

Volume 13 – THE MILLSTONE BLOCK (Part 3) - This is a block that demonstrates three basic units. Tri-color flying geese, half-square triangle unit joined to a triangle and square corner nesting. You get 3 blocks in one! SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - Advanced (Approx. Running time 110 minutes)

Volume 14 – BASIC QUILT CONSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS - TIPS FOR FINISHING A QUILT TOP - We give you some valuable tips on how to finally get that quilt finished. We’ll walk you through the quilting process step-by-step. Our video zooms in on every detail so it’s like being right there with us. You can sew with us every stitch of the way. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner (Approx. Running time 171 minutes)

Volume 15 – QUICK HOLIDAY PROJECTS, QUILT, SEW & SERGE FOR ANY OCCASION – Quilt, Sew & Serge for Any Occasion – There are 2 DVD’s included with this video and a Free Bowl Pattern. This video is more than just a holiday video. Most of these projects can be used all year round. After you see all these great ideas, you’ll be making gifts for birthdays, shows, weddings, and the list goes on and on. SKILL LEVEL: All Levels (Approx. Running time for two DVD's total 251 minutes)

Volume 16 - MACHINE TAILORED PAPER PIECING (Matthew's Star)- We show you step-by-step how to paper piece a beautiful star. Many people are confused about this process. We go the extra mile to clarify the misconception that this procedure is difficult. We show you how to cut your fabric for proper grain direction to give your block stability. We demonstrate some awesome tips and techniques that will give you a basic foundation you can apply to all future projects. SKILL LEVEL: All Levels (Approx. Running time 184 minutes)

VOLUME 17 - TALK ABOUT TOOLS! A Quilter’s Guide for the Beginner & Experienced Quilter - When you browse through a fabric store or catalog, have you ever wondered what all those quilting tools are for? There is an endless selection of rulers, paper products, pins & needles, glues, stabilizers, threads, and fabric. It’s so exciting, yet it can be very overwhelming to the inexperienced. For beginners, we focus on the basic tools that you really need and those that are just nice to have! SKILL LEVEL: All Levels (Approx. Running time 170 minutes)

VOLUME 18 - "FALL" FOR QUILTING Halloween & Thanksgiving Projects Very simple Quilting & Sewing Projects (Includes 2 DVD's) - We show very simple and easy projects for you and the kids. These projects are great for fund raisers and can be used for other holidays and occasions. We want you to have fun and forget the stress so we broke traditional rules; we used various presser feet and new techniques to streamline our projects. As always, our goal is to answer all your questions. We show you everything from Top to Bobbin! SKILL LEVEL: All Levels (Approx. Running time for two DVD's total 273 minutes)

VOLUME 19 -CRAZY QUILTING - "Family Ties" A Green Project (Includes 2 DVD's) We show you how to create these eye-catching blocks using a foundation square of muslin and cover it completely with odd-shaped tie scraps made of silk, cotton, rayon, and wool with luxurious textures.

Embroidering and embellishing this quilt with bobbin work, fancy machine stitches, appliqué, couching, ribbon work, and lots more, turns this quilt into an amazing elegant Victorian quilt. SKILL LEVEL: All Levels (Approx. Running time for two DVD's total 222 minutes).

VOLUME 20 (Part 1) WEDDING/SHOWER PROJECTS "Her Day" The excitement of it all! Before you know it, family and friends are planning for that Big Wedding Day (Her Day)! Every bride wants that fairy tale wedding while her parents wish for a wedding that doesn’t break their bank account. SKILL LEVEL: All Levels (Approx. Running Time 02:00:00).

PROJECTS INCLUDE Decorated Cake Gift Box Holder (3 in 1) *** Bridesmaid Shawl *** Shower Favors *** Wedding Accessories *** Bridal Headpieces *** Satin Rose*** Leslie's Chocolate/Toffee Scone Recipe

VOLUME 21 (Part 2) WEDDING/SHOWER PROJECTS "Her Day" The excitement of it all! Before you know it, family and friends are planning for that Big Wedding Day (Her Day)! Every bride wants that fairy tale wedding while her parents wish for a wedding that doesn’t break their bank account. SKILL LEVEL: All Levels (Approx. Running Time for 2 DVD's total 02:54:12).

PROJECTS INCLUDE: (DISK 1) Quilted Tote Bags for Bride & Bridesmaids *** Satin Money Bag

(DISK 2) Hanger Covers *** Bridal Garter *** Ring Bearer Pillow *** Bridal Veil *** Flower Girl Basket

VOLUME 22 RAIL FENCE QUILT FOR THE BEGINNER Our Rail Fence Quilt is another step-by-step quilting video designed for the beginner.Let us help you build your foundation of quilting skills with our awesome tips and techniques that you can apply to all future projects. We demonstrate the quilting skills you need to learn: rotary cutting, stitch-in-the-ditch and free-motion quilting. We show you valuable tips for strip piecing, exact fabric matching, making and attaching your own binding and how to master perfectly mitered corners--all by machine. Imagine not having to guess the details! The rail fence is loved by beginning and experienced quilters. It is a block that you see over and over again in many variations of designs and colors. If you want to make a fast gift or baby quilt, this is the block for you. SKILL LEVEL: All Levels (Approx. Running Time 02:30:00).

VOLUME 23 ELEGANT HEIRLOOM HANDKERCHIEFS Are you looking for the perfect gift? A gift that will last a lifetime to be passed down to future generations. Try your hand at heirloom sewing. Straight and zig-zag stitches are all you need to complete these projects. You can create charming personalized handkerchiefs for any occasion. We show you how to make an elegant Ladies’ Handkerchief using French entredeux and lace sewing techniques. The Men’s Handkerchief is constructed with perfectly mitered corners that are flawless. As an added bonus, we also show you our new Quick & Easy laundry starch solution for fabric preparation. Starching makes all your sewing projects better. SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner to Advanced (Approx. Running Time 1:41:00)

VOLUME 24 BASIC BARGELLO QUILTING Many consider Bargello designs particularly challenging. We take out the difficulty and show you step-by-step how to easily create these designs. The technique itself is very simple; sew simple strip sets, then cut the sets into various widths. These strips are gradually offset by color and sewn in an up and down pattern to achieve a motion curve. The tricky part was learning how to keep track of your pattern! We give you a foolproof method!

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced (Approx. Running Time 02:12:13)

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