Beginners Techniques DVD's

Once you master the basics from this DVD, you will be well on your way to becoming a successful quilter. Alex defines quilting terms, shows you simple techniques to get started, and shares some of her 30 years of personal experience as a quilter.

• Take a private class in your own home from an award-winning author, teacher and television personality
• Learn all the fundamentals of making quilts - tools, fabrics, cutting, stitching, piecing, quilting.

Running Time 60 mins

Marianne Fons and Mary Fons

Combination DVD and 46-page booklet will teach you everything you need to know to make your first quilt. Get private quilting lessons from expert quilter Marianne Fons and her daughter Mary Fons. 10 easy quilt projects to get you started.

Projects
Sassy Stripes
Once Around the Block
Autumn Log Cabin
Squares and Stripes
Venetian Dream
One Block Star
Primarily Stars
Christmas Sparkle
Midnight Stars
Washtub Pinwheels

DVD includes over 2 hours of instruction

Divided into chapters so that you can begin watching anywhere you like.

Booklet contains printed instructions for all topics covered in the DVD

Step-by-step photos for all techniques

Take a private class on the basics of quiltmaking from two world-renowned teachers

• Learn everything you need to get started making beautiful quilts

• Available whenever and wherever it's convenient for YOU!

Also Includes:
Studio Tour
Interview
Quilt Gallery

Running time: 60 minutes

Running time: 165 Minutes

Create quilt top magic with only two shapes: triangles and wedges. Learn new methods for grouping blocks and using colour and value in quilts.

Learn from your favourite paper-piecing expert.

Carol shows you every step, including helpful close-ups

Lots of tips on supplies, tools and tricks for success

Use these skills on all your paper-piecing projects.

You can see a short video of the DVD contents here.

Bring accuracy to every step of piecing so your quilts come together perfectly every time.

• Bring accuracy to every step: planning, cutting, pinning, sewing, and pressing

• Make even complex blocks exactly the right size

• Learn when and where it's convenient for YOU!

Also Includes:
Studio Tour
Interview
Quilt Gallery

Running time: 75 minutes

Speed up ypur paper piecing with Peggy's innovative strip-piecing techniques.

Includes tips on designing, fabric selection, and orgainising for efficient piecing.

Bonus: Printable foundation patterns for the blocks Peggy demonstrates!

Running time: 70 mins

Ricky takes you back in time before rulers, templates and ¼" seams were invented. Learn how to cut and sew gentle undulating curves (no pinning) by making a tulip-like wall-hanging.

Develop this free-style technique to create your own improvisational quilts. Close- up views and demos show the smallest details.

Running time: 77 Minutes

Use your stash to create a fabulous scrappy or "controlled scrappy" look using colour selection. Get accurate seams and flat tops and matched corners.