Dana Jones talks about why she likes to use fussy cutting in her quilting projects, shows a few examples of her own work, and then teaches you how to fussy cut for your own quilting. The simple technique can add a great deal of interest to your pieces and really capture the motifs.
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7:28Shadow Applique Techniques
Peg Spradlin demonstrates how to combine shadow applique with colorful pieces of fabric and felt that are overlaid by translucent fabric such has batiste, organza, voile, or muslin. First, audition different colors with the translucent fabrics because you may not always get the result you expect. From there learn how to stitch the two fabrics…
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25:18How to Appliqué: Turned-Edge Appliqué
Angie Hodapp talks to you about doing some turned-edge appliqué. Start by tracing your design and then cutting out the individual pieces. Next, turn the fabric; make sure to bend it the way you want first and then crease it for a smooth finish. When sewing the pieces together keep your original trace to make…
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3:36Quilting Rulers: Using an Add-Enough Ruler
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5:49Bead Embroidery on Quilts
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