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National Quilting Circle presented by CraftsyTV
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Creative Crochet Corner presented by CraftsyTV
Creative Crochet Corner is an online video streaming service all about learning how to crochet! Whether you're a new to crochet just learning the basics or an experienced crocheter looking for a challenge, Creative Crochet Corner is here to help. We offer a vast library of video tutorials taught by talented crochet experts who guide you through each technique step-by-step, sharing their best tips and tricks.
Strips
Curved or straight, pieces define the design. Modern quilter Jen Carlton-Bailly uses templates to create contemporary curves. Fiber artist Shelly Gilliland joins Heather Grant with ideas for a quilting service day. Textile artist Chawne Kimber's colorful designs emerge as she pieces and sews a log cabin design with very small strips.
Bonus: Quilters' Cutting Hacks
Great cuts make for more accurate quilts, and Angela is here to share some tips and tricks for quick and precise fabric cutting. Plus, she shares the best ruler sizes to have on hand.
Bonus: Tips for Using Quilting Stencils
If you're new to FMQ, quilting stencils are a great way to start!
Frequency Rainbow Star Quilt
What do you get when you combine a rainbow quilt, a star quilt and a medallion quilt all into one? A fresh episode of "The Midnight Quilt Show," of course! Join Angela as she breaks down Y-seams, quilting with templates and beyond.
Surface Embellishment
Stitching designs or patterns on the surface of your fabric can be the perfect embellishment. Joanne Banko demonstrates machine embroidery on a kimono style dress. Then, Rebecca Kemp Brent explores visible mending - stitching that is meant to be seen and provides a decorative accent.
Beading with Friends
It's fun to bead with friends. With a color palette for inspiration, Erin Prais-Hintz spills her beading secrets as she and Katie plan a beading party and give you more ideas for jewelry-making get-togethers. Katie uses vintage-style sliders to make glamorous chandelier earrings.
Paint Your Way
Raid your art box for paint and gesso as we paint our way to fantastic layouts. Create Stencils with Jenny Barnett Rohrs, a layout from Ronda Palazzari with a technique for changing patterned paper into unique embellishments with gesso, and watercolors, and the fourth level (that's more than the third!) of dimension from Kim Hupke on a page entitled "my girl".
Episode 3: Your Workspace
Shake up your workspace. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer, known for her colorful aprons, shares how to make your own to reflect your mood and art style. Then, meet Kristin Gambaccini to create a simple but unique plant stand to bring a living plant into your studio. Finally, Micah Goguen shows how to make heirloom light catchers. Last is a color study -- the color purple.
Cook & Create
Welcome to CraftsyTV's Cook & Create, where delectable delights meet crafty creators.
Bonus: Tips for Avoiding Bulky Seams
Sometimes bulky seams can't be avoided, but DON'T panic! Angela has a few tips for how to deal with this quilting conundrum.
Bonus: How to Pick Threads for Colorful Quilts
Stuck on which thread color to choose? You're not alone! This a common quilter's question, and Angela is here to give you some handy tips to pick thread colors for your quilts. Find out how to match thread colors to fabric so the quilting is nice and visible, while still blending in. Happy Quilting!
Modern Technology Half-Square Triangle Quilt
Angela's reminded of her age as she relies on her kids to keep up with the digital world. Watch as she uses two basic shapes to create a mod half-square triangle quilt that's easier to make than it looks.
Angela's Scrappy Stars Quilt
Hold on to your sewing chairs! The Midnight Quilt Show is going bold, as in late-night foundation paper-piecing bold. (Angela makes it easy!)
Stress Relieving Half-Square Triangle Quilt
Ready to find your center? Tonight, Angela becomes one with the piecing as she makes a stress-relieving half-square triangle quilt.
Craft Hacks
Time-saving quick tips to feed your crafting craving.
Cook & Create
Welcome to CraftsyTV's Cook & Create, where delectable delights meet crafty creators.
Artist's Academy presented by CraftsyTV
Welcome to Artists's Academy where we are dedicated to making you a better artist. We believe everyone has an artist within, waiting to be unleashed. Our mission is to be your ultimate resource for visual art education using tutorials covering everything from fundamental techniques to advanced concepts in painting and drawing.
Craft Hacks
Time-saving quick tips to feed your crafting craving.
Vacation Memories
Capture travel memories in photos and in writing. Sewing artist Kim Montagnese uses computer software to create new images for artful designs and quilts. Embroidery expert Eileen Roche sews a monogrammed journal cover of faux suede. Serger expert Angela Wolf has a tip for serging seams.
Gifts for All
Take your sewing to a whole new audience with gifts that fit everyone! First, Joanne Banko has a tool pouch for your favorite do it yourselfer. Then, it's the perfect beverage coozie made from cork for keeping drinks hot or cold, demonstrated by Nicole Neales. Last is lesson five with Angela Wolf and hem techniques for the wrap dress.
Multitasking for Knitters: Two-at-a-Time Socks
Beat single sock syndrome with a little multitasking! The girls go over how to knit two socks at once so you'll never end up with solo socks again.
Fresh for Spring: Knitted Boot Liners, Jewel-tone Shawls & Brioche Police
Time for a little spring fling! Join the Grocery Girls as they gear up for warmer weather by chatting lace, their favorite Instagrammers and even a few tales of love. Well, sort of.
Artist's Academy presented by CraftsyTV
Welcome to Artists's Academy where we are dedicated to making you a better artist. We believe everyone has an artist within, waiting to be unleashed. Our mission is to be your ultimate resource for visual art education using tutorials covering everything from fundamental techniques to advanced concepts in painting and drawing.
Beaded Embellishments for Your Home
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Industrial
Visit the factories and industrial manufacturing plants for a grittier inspiration. Brenda Schweder creates statement pieces with the wire wrapping techniques. Then meet Julie Sanford for part 1 of the fundamentals of fabrication using found metal and wire. Finally, Tammy Honaman has a lesson on texture hammers.
Wire It
Wire wrapping is one of our all time favorite techniques; keep it fresh with these updates on tried and true techniques. Make a layered pendant necklace, learn how to wire wrap bangle bracelets using sliders with Barb Switzer, last, make earrings with Patti Bullard. Wire it, wear it and love it.
Get Creative with Resin and Wire
Mixed media artist Susan Lenart Kazmer demonstrates making faux stones with glass glitter, inclusions and resin, and then she shows cold surface work to mimic enameling on metal. Today's Beading Lesson is on knotting with leather.
Details
Adding new details keeps things fresh. Christine Drumheller adds texture as she designs with thread using the sewing machine. Amy Tan sprays and spatters paint for special effects. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer wraps it all up with a review of the fresh new techniques featured throughout the series.
A Day in the Life
The main reason we scrapbook is to capture those individual moments in time and keep them forever. Capture a moment in time in a scrapbook page, learn heat embossing with Kelly Purkey, and make a project life double page spread featuring a week in the life of Ali Edwards. A mix of ideas, supplies and designs - all in one Scrapbook Soup!
Episode 11: Your Studio
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Collage
Combine materials, mediums and techniques to create a collage. Julie Fei Fan Balzer has a collage project using layers of stencils. Urban artist Seth Apter die cuts components for an industrial-looking collage. Mixed media artist Rebekah Meier paints, stamps and sews a colorful cloth banner. Jenn Mason has a tip for capturing images while you travel.
Stars
Quilting just got better. Join Angela in her first episode as she stitches up her exclusive variable-star quilt design.
Year In Review
THANK YOU to all of you amazing quilters for supporting this journey and show! Let's take a look back at 2017 and forward to 2018!
Cathedral Window Pillow
The holidays are coming, but don't stress! We teamed up with Angela Walters, host of the Midnight Quilt Show, to create three DIY quilt projects that are super gift-able. In this episode, you'll learn how to make a cathedral window pillow, an adorable gift for someone in your life who you've deemed "quilt-worthy." P.S. Don't miss Angela's tips for non-quilters on what to do (and what NOT to do!) when you receive a gift from a quilter...
Angela's Scrappy Stars Quilt
Hold on to your sewing chairs! The Midnight Quilt Show is going bold, as in late-night foundation paper-piecing bold. (Angela makes it easy!)
Cupid's Arrow
Angela is back for Season 5 of the Midnight Quilt Show! Today she is making the Arrows Quilt by Krystal Jakelwicz, and incorporating a little love note into her machine quilting.
Craft Hacks
Time-saving quick tips to feed your crafting craving.
National Sewing Circle presented by CraftsyTV
Learn to sew, step-by-step with National Sewing Circle experts on CraftsyTV.
Travel
Whether it’s a trip to the store or across the country; create great travel accessories. Nicole Neales starts with a fashionable and durable cork wallet that’s so easy to make. Then make gift or luggage tags using fabric scraps with Emily Thompson. Finally, it’s time to finish up the trench coat with Angela Wolf. All you need to do is add the buttons and button holes and you’re ready to head outside in your new versatile raincoat.
It's Sew Easy
Sewing experts offer easy ways to create neat sewing projects right at home. Viewers of all skill levels learn tips and techniques for creating professional-looking garments, personalized apparel and home accents. Weekly episodes feature various themes, and feature two main projects and one shorter technique segment. Some projects include monogramming napkins and towels; baby poncho, hooded towel and baby-friendly diapers; embellishing yoga pants with a clothing tattoo; and sewing on knits.
Classic Use of Ribbons and Trims
Ribbons and trims have been around forever, but it's only recently that we've seen so many new ways to actually use them as part of garment construction. Today's experts use ribbons and trims as an integral part of their design. Joanne Banko shows how to embellish a dress with decoratively stitched bands you make yourself. Then, Angela Wolf uses bias tape trim on the neckline of the continuing Little Black Dress lesson. Last is Sunni Standing and a waistband for a pencil skirt created from ribbon.
National Sewing Circle presented by CraftsyTV
Learn to sew, step-by-step with National Sewing Circle experts on CraftsyTV.
Changing Trends
Follow the trends, or create them yourself. Cosplay costumer Cheryl Sleboda makes lightweight, wearable shoulder armor. Fashion expert Angela Wolf adds a collar to a denim dress. Designer Linda Lee shares techniques for sewing today's trendiest open-weave fabrics.
It's Sew Easy
Sewing experts offer easy ways to create neat sewing projects right at home. Viewers of all skill levels learn tips and techniques for creating professional-looking garments, personalized apparel and home accents. Weekly episodes feature various themes, and feature two main projects and one shorter technique segment. Some projects include monogramming napkins and towels; baby poncho, hooded towel and baby-friendly diapers; embellishing yoga pants with a clothing tattoo; and sewing on knits.
Stepping Out
On your journey toward sewing, release your inner designer. Joanne Banko, sewing and embroidery educator, creates a sharp Western-inspired jacket. Angela Wolf shares couture tips for belts and embroidery expert Rebecca Kemp Brent customizes embroidery to make badges, patches and insignias for costumes or jackets and hats.
National Quilting Circle presented by CraftsyTV
Learn to quilt step by step with National Quilting Circle experts on CraftsyTV.
Creative Crochet Corner presented by CraftsyTV
Creative Crochet Corner is an online video streaming service all about learning how to crochet! Whether you're a new to crochet just learning the basics or an experienced crocheter looking for a challenge, Creative Crochet Corner is here to help. We offer a vast library of video tutorials taught by talented crochet experts who guide you through each technique step-by-step, sharing their best tips and tricks.
Pacific Inspiration
Look across the Pacific Ocean for inspiration. Artist and world traveler Luana Rubin shares quilts from the Tokyo Quilt Festival and discusses global fabric and color trends. Free motion quilt artist Christina Cameli uses a walking foot and free motion stitches to make grid-based designs. Graphic artist and quilter Sheri Cifaldi-Morill appliqués traditional Hawaiian motifs with a modern twist.
Sewing Creatures
Celebrate the creatures of the land and sea. Whimsical quilt artist Samarra Khaja combines colorful shapes to create cute fish faces. Karen Womack shares tips on leading a local quilt guild. Blogger and designer Violet Craft sews a regal lion using English paper piecing.
Frequency Rainbow Star Quilt
What do you get when you combine a rainbow quilt, a star quilt and a medallion quilt all into one? A fresh episode of "The Midnight Quilt Show," of course! Join Angela as she breaks down Y-seams, quilting with templates and beyond.
Bonus: Tips for Using Quilting Stencils
If you're new to FMQ, quilting stencils are a great way to start!
DIY Quilted Zipper Pouch
Welcome to the second episode of the Holiday Gift-Along! Your hostess with the mostest (thread), Angela Walters, is back with another gift-worthy project idea: a basic quilted zipper bag with boxed corners. Don't worry, making zippers isn't as scary as you think!
Spring is in the Air
Spring is in the air with the perfect garments to add a little sunshine to your day. Sarah Gunn is first with a scalloped skirt. Then it’s lesson two with Angela Wolf, and adding the back flap to the bottom of the trench coat. The show closes with a cute and easy bunny bag for your favorite little child. Sew it up in a few minutes as an Easter bag to hold those colored eggs.
Tucks and Texture
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India
India has its own original look, or we should say multiple looks! Whether bold jewel tones, musical metals and bells, or a more mystical element, this is a style easily recognized. Kate Richbourg demonstrates Bollywood bracelets. Then Kim O'Neill introduces us to prayer beads or malas - a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, or breaths while meditating.
Design It
Great projects begin with basic design principles. Katie creates a color block necklace, learn about shaping peyote stitch with Jean Campbell, beaded holiday ornaments, and gluing crystal embellishments with Kellie DeFries; design it, wear it and love it.
Episode 11: Color Explosion
Add new life to the simplest designs. Ashley Horton adds splashes of color to highlight a page. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer explores the meaning of color with stamp rollers and watercolors. Ashley Horton has a tip for hand-stitching on scrapbook pages. Calligrapher Joanne Fink mixes it up with metallic inks.
Episode 9: Me, Me, Me
It's fun to take and share selfie photos. Amy Tan gets selfies out of the camera and onto artful pages. Ashley Horton uses fancy frames to capture a bit of herself in her designs.Amy Tan has a tip for adding stitches to patterned paper. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer creates a fun photo series from every day activities.
Nature
Just step outside to find artsy inspiration in nature. Calligrapher Janet Takahashi adds floral accents to plain lettering. Metalsmith Mary Hettmansperger adds patinas to copper. Art entrepreneur Jenn Mason captures nature's beauty in mono-stenciling. Julie Fei Fan Balzer has a tip for printing designs with items from nature.
Episode 13: Take It Outside
Add art to every surface; inside and out. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer demonstrates a marbling technique; you won't want to stop until every surface is marbled. Then Joe Rotella has another all over technique with a technique known as dirty pour; you never know just what you're going to get! Finally, Gail Wild creates a landscape inspired by the outdoors with her amazing technique.
Cook & Create
Welcome to CraftsyTV's Cook & Create, where delectable delights meet crafty creators.
Cathedral Window Pillow
The holidays are coming, but don't stress! We teamed up with Angela Walters, host of the Midnight Quilt Show, to create three DIY quilt projects that are super gift-able. In this episode, you'll learn how to make a cathedral window pillow, an adorable gift for someone in your life who you've deemed "quilt-worthy." P.S. Don't miss Angela's tips for non-quilters on what to do (and what NOT to do!) when you receive a gift from a quilter...
Flower Arranging
In this season finale, Angela does a little flower arranging (quilter's style!) to create Monique Jacobs' beautiful Bouquet quilt.
Wallflower Variable Star Quilt
It was only a matter of time before the Midnight Quilt Show tackled Janice Ryan's Wallflower Quilt! You bring the wine, Angela's got the Flying Geese covered.
Puzzle
She's Baaaaaack! Been itchin' for wine + stitchin'? Angela's kicking off a brand new season with a rather "puzzling" episode.
Color Block Drunkard's Path Quilt
We're having trouble seeing straight. Then again, it's probably the Drunkard's Path block! Angela's here to make sure the steps go "straight to your head."
Craft Hacks
Time-saving quick tips to feed your crafting craving.
Cook & Create
Welcome to CraftsyTV's Cook & Create, where delectable delights meet crafty creators.
Artist's Academy presented by CraftsyTV
Welcome to Artists's Academy where we are dedicated to making you a better artist. We believe everyone has an artist within, waiting to be unleashed. Our mission is to be your ultimate resource for visual art education using tutorials covering everything from fundamental techniques to advanced concepts in painting and drawing.
Craft Hacks
Time-saving quick tips to feed your crafting craving.
Add or Subtract
Add a little here and take a way a little there. Fashion re-creator Laura Pifer uses a serger to make a cocoon jacket with batwing sleeves. Pattern designer Angela Wolf finishes the denim shirt dress project with a rolled hem. Fabric designer and illustrator Felice Regina adds style and charm to clothing and accessories with border prints.
Traveling with Pets and Kids
It's fun to travel with pets and kids. Author and instructor Donna Babylon makes portable bed for pets. Pattern designer Angela Wolf sews a hooded towel that kids and adults will love. Sewing educator Joanne Banko creates her own fringe for trims and embellishments.
Fresh for Spring: Knitted Boot Liners, Jewel-tone Shawls & Brioche Police
Time for a little spring fling! Join the Grocery Girls as they gear up for warmer weather by chatting lace, their favorite Instagrammers and even a few tales of love. Well, sort of.
Four Ways to Yarn Over in Pattern & Lace Knitting Demystified
Did you know there is more than one way to do a yarn over? Yup, there are actually four! This week Tracey and Jodi demonstrate all four techniques and talk about when to use each.
Artist's Academy presented by CraftsyTV
Welcome to Artists's Academy where we are dedicated to making you a better artist. We believe everyone has an artist within, waiting to be unleashed. Our mission is to be your ultimate resource for visual art education using tutorials covering everything from fundamental techniques to advanced concepts in painting and drawing.
Beaded Embellishments for Your Home
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Wired
Get wired, as we explore the use of different colors, styles and dimensions of wire. Wire expert Brenda Schweder is first with a faux filigree design using a jig to bend wire. Then, Beth Simmons shows how to use as wire as the framework for a musical wind chime.
Wire It
Wire wrapping is one of our all time favorite techniques; keep it fresh with these updates on tried and true techniques. Make a layered pendant necklace, learn how to wire wrap bangle bracelets using sliders with Barb Switzer, last, make earrings with Patti Bullard. Wire it, wear it and love it.
Color Inspirations
Jump-start your creative ideas. Krystal Wick and Cynthia Kimura blend beads, stones and pearls in endless combinations to make bracelets, necklaces and earrings. In her Beading Lesson, Katie uses knotted cords and beads to create great bracelets in minutes.
Episode 4: Family
Sweeten favorite family photos. Cheryl Boglioli goes beyond the frame by adding tags to framed photos and then shares a special tip. Ashley Horton creates a fun page for her sister. Amy Tan preserves special family memories with artistic techniques the whole family can enjoy together.
Details
Adding new details keeps things fresh. Christine Drumheller adds texture as she designs with thread using the sewing machine. Amy Tan sprays and spatters paint for special effects. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer wraps it all up with a review of the fresh new techniques featured throughout the series.
Episode 11: Your Studio
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Kid Friendly
Inspire a young maker with kid-friendly art projects. Folk artist Mystele Kirkeeng paints a portrait of a cup inspired by various designs. Studio artist Cynthia Thornton paints and assembles articulated paper dolls. Jewelry expert Candie Cooper tops things off with a beautiful beaded crown. Jane Dunnewold shares another art tip.
Stars
Quilting just got better. Join Angela in her first episode as she stitches up her exclusive variable-star quilt design.
Stash Busting Pieced Quilt Back
Angela shows you how to easily make a stash-buster pieced quilt back that can either match or contrast with your quilt top.
Tried and True Rainbow Quilt
Are you an organized quilter or a bit on the messier side like Angela? Watch as she uses solid colors to make a tried-and-true rainbow quilt by Monique Jacobs, sharing her best organizing tips along the way.
Curved Log Cabin Quilt
Angela ponders on her new year's resolutions as she builds a curved log cabin quilt using ombré fabric.
Frequency Rainbow Star Quilt
What do you get when you combine a rainbow quilt, a star quilt and a medallion quilt all into one? A fresh episode of "The Midnight Quilt Show," of course! Join Angela as she breaks down Y-seams, quilting with templates and beyond.
Craft Hacks
Time-saving quick tips to feed your crafting craving.
National Sewing Circle presented by CraftsyTV
Learn to sew, step-by-step with National Sewing Circle experts on CraftsyTV.
Carryalls
This year's hottest accessory for traveling is the carry all drawstring bag. First is Emily Thompson showing how to create a makeup bag. Then, in lesson four of the wrap dress, Angela Wolf creates a faux wrap variation in knit, plus techniques for the belt and neckline.
It's Sew Easy
Sewing experts offer easy ways to create neat sewing projects right at home. Viewers of all skill levels learn tips and techniques for creating professional-looking garments, personalized apparel and home accents. Weekly episodes feature various themes, and feature two main projects and one shorter technique segment. Some projects include monogramming napkins and towels; baby poncho, hooded towel and baby-friendly diapers; embellishing yoga pants with a clothing tattoo; and sewing on knits.
Little Black Dress
This season is all about the classics and features the Little Black Dress. Angela Wolf has an extended lesson on choosing the fabric and silhouette for you own little black (or any color you like) dress and sewing darts. Then, fit expert Peggy Sager demonstrates several variations of the classic sheath dress plus jackets using the basic dress pattern.
National Sewing Circle presented by CraftsyTV
Learn to sew, step-by-step with National Sewing Circle experts on CraftsyTV.
Drape and Swirl
Certain garments just make you want to twirl around; they feel light and airy and make you think of dancing. It can be the pattern or the fabric but everyone knows that feeling. Today's experts will show you how to achieve that look easily. Special guest and sewing expert Linda Lee starts out with a lesson on sewing with silk and hem finishes for the perfect edge to your flowing dress. Then, it's time to attach the bodice to the skirt of the Little Black Dress with Angela Wolf. Last is a lesson on draping with Stephani Miller -- this is a non intimidating way to get the perfect fit on a skirt from straight to flowing.
It's Sew Easy
Sewing experts offer easy ways to create neat sewing projects right at home. Viewers of all skill levels learn tips and techniques for creating professional-looking garments, personalized apparel and home accents. Weekly episodes feature various themes, and feature two main projects and one shorter technique segment. Some projects include monogramming napkins and towels; baby poncho, hooded towel and baby-friendly diapers; embellishing yoga pants with a clothing tattoo; and sewing on knits.
All that Jazz - 1920's
As the 1920's roared in, women bared their shoulders and danced to the latest jazz. Angela Wolf creates a cutwork tank top using today's computer software and digital cutter. Amber Eden adds color and detail to a classic black sheath dress with silk flower embroidery.
National Quilting Circle presented by CraftsyTV
Learn to quilt step by step with National Quilting Circle experts on CraftsyTV.
Creative Crochet Corner presented by CraftsyTV
Creative Crochet Corner is an online video streaming service all about learning how to crochet! Whether you're a new to crochet just learning the basics or an experienced crocheter looking for a challenge, Creative Crochet Corner is here to help. We offer a vast library of video tutorials taught by talented crochet experts who guide you through each technique step-by-step, sharing their best tips and tricks.
Sewing Creatures
Celebrate the creatures of the land and sea. Whimsical quilt artist Samarra Khaja combines colorful shapes to create cute fish faces. Karen Womack shares tips on leading a local quilt guild. Blogger and designer Violet Craft sews a regal lion using English paper piecing.
Design Options
Explore design from a fresh perspective. Free-motion quilt artist Christina Cameli echo quilts and contrasts curves and lines to create new designs. Art historian and quilter Allison Evans joins modern quilt activist Heather Grant to discuss charity quilting events. Quilt innovator Jacquie Gering quilts with gentle curves.
Block Out Quilt
This week, Angela gets right to machine quilting to help you finish your quilts once and for all. (Because a finished quilt is always better than a perfect quilt top!)
Bonus: Tips for Using Quilting Stencils
If you're new to FMQ, quilting stencils are a great way to start!
Tried and True Rainbow Quilt
Are you an organized quilter or a bit on the messier side like Angela? Watch as she uses solid colors to make a tried-and-true rainbow quilt by Monique Jacobs, sharing her best organizing tips along the way.
Tucks and Texture
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Classic Accessories
The key to making a signature piece work is accessories. Dress it up or down with a perfect scarf or wrap. Cookie Gaynor starts with a few simple tricks and fabric choices for scarves to increase your wardrobe quickly and stylishly. Lesson 2 of the Little Black Dress features silhouettes and sewing on silk with a French seam, all with Angela Wolf. Joanne Banko gives plain pashmina wraps a makeover with bobbin work from both the embroidery and sewing side.
India
India has its own original look, or we should say multiple looks! Whether bold jewel tones, musical metals and bells, or a more mystical element, this is a style easily recognized. Kate Richbourg demonstrates Bollywood bracelets. Then Kim O'Neill introduces us to prayer beads or malas - a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, or breaths while meditating.
Embellish It
Embellish it: with twisted wire and bead earrings. Learn about simple beaded edgings with Jean Campbell, and crystallizing your flats with Kellie DeFries. Three ways to add embellishments for a look that's all your own.
3D Projects
Today's menu features useful 3D scrapbook projects. We make pencils with an artful touch, a scrapbook grid layout to celebrate daily life with Ali Edwards, and a scrapbook inspired tote using kaleidoscopes with Joe Rotella. Stir them all together for one fabulous Scrapbook Soup.
Episode 9: Me, Me, Me
It's fun to take and share selfie photos. Amy Tan gets selfies out of the camera and onto artful pages. Ashley Horton uses fancy frames to capture a bit of herself in her designs.Amy Tan has a tip for adding stitches to patterned paper. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer creates a fun photo series from every day activities.
Paint Technique
Get out those paints and brushes and let's paint! Collage artist Rebekah Meier uses custom-cut stencils, masking tape and paints to create a cool canvas. Dina Wakley uses thick and thin paint methods to make an artistic journal page. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer works with additive and reductive mono-printing techniques. In the tip, Seth Apter shares innovative embossing ideas.
Nature
Just step outside to find artsy inspiration in nature. Calligrapher Janet Takahashi adds floral accents to plain lettering. Metalsmith Mary Hettmansperger adds patinas to copper. Art entrepreneur Jenn Mason captures nature's beauty in mono-stenciling. Julie Fei Fan Balzer has a tip for printing designs with items from nature.
Cook & Create
Welcome to CraftsyTV's Cook & Create, where delectable delights meet crafty creators.
Weave it Be
This week's woven lattice quilt might look intricate, but it's actually perfect for beginners!
Bonus: Top 3 Free-Motion Quilting Designs Even Beginners Can Do
Machine quilting isn't always as easy as it looks, but anyone can do these three free-motion quilting designs (promise)! Learn how wavy lines, starburst designs, and simple cursive words can turn your quilt into a work of art.
Snail’s Trail Quilt
Have you ever worked on a quilt that seemed intimidating, but wasn't that bad once you got into it? Watch as Angela checks this snazzy Snail's Trail quilt from her quilting bucket list.
Bonus: Painter's Tape for Faster Quilting
As quilters, we make lots of HSTs (half-square triangles). If you like the two-at-a-time method, Angela has the hack for you! Watch as she uses painter's tape to sew quarter-inch seams instead of marking each square.
Twinkling Twilight
Angela's got stars in her eyes this week as she pieces together the eight-pointed star Twinkling Twilight quilt by Nancy Smith.
Craft Hacks
Time-saving quick tips to feed your crafting craving.
Cook & Create
Welcome to CraftsyTV's Cook & Create, where delectable delights meet crafty creators.
Artist's Academy presented by CraftsyTV
Welcome to Artists's Academy where we are dedicated to making you a better artist. We believe everyone has an artist within, waiting to be unleashed. Our mission is to be your ultimate resource for visual art education using tutorials covering everything from fundamental techniques to advanced concepts in painting and drawing.
Craft Hacks
Time-saving quick tips to feed your crafting craving.
Star Studded T-Shirts
Everyone can be a star with star studded T-shirts in every size shape and color, for kids and adults. First Londa Rolfing creates a truly memorable tee shirt. - favorite people are remembered in the design. Then Emily Thompson returns. Last time she made the shirt and this time she creates custom iron-ons and applies the appliqué.
Accessorize
Every outfit needs the perfect accessory. This episode focuses on scarves and purses. Joanne Banko has four different seasonal scarves and ten tips. Then, Angela Wolf has a versatile envelope purse made from waxed canvas for any occasion.
Fresh for Spring: Knitted Boot Liners, Jewel-tone Shawls & Brioche Police
Time for a little spring fling! Join the Grocery Girls as they gear up for warmer weather by chatting lace, their favorite Instagrammers and even a few tales of love. Well, sort of.
Stacked Increases + FOX PAWS Knitting Pattern
Having trouble with your Fox Paws scarf? Well, you're not the only one! Luckily, designer Xandy is here to share her tips and tricks for navigating her famously intricate pattern.
Artist's Academy presented by CraftsyTV
Welcome to Artists's Academy where we are dedicated to making you a better artist. We believe everyone has an artist within, waiting to be unleashed. Our mission is to be your ultimate resource for visual art education using tutorials covering everything from fundamental techniques to advanced concepts in painting and drawing.
Shape It
Today's theme is shape it. Use these techniques to form shapes that give structure and interest to your jewelry projects. Stitch wire and bead chandelier earrings, make gum drop- bead embroidered mandalas with Jennifer Van Benschoten, form a no fail soldered bangle bracelet with Kate Richbourg, and then, sculpt a beaded collar.
Trendspotting: Parachute Cord and Flowers
Using parachute cord in a whole new way, author Ashley Bunting adds beads from her stash to make a charming, colorful floral brooch. Katie rides the floral jewelry wave with pendants made with leather flowers, wire and crystals.
Wired Routines
Wire up your jewelry-making routine. Designer Wyatt White coaches you as he uses braided wire to make a trendy bangle bracelet. In the workout, he adds energy and interest to a stylish cuff with beads. He winds down with a cool tool for weaving colorful wire bracelets.
Southwest
Travel is not required to develop a sense of place, certain colors and materials might be the look you gravitate towards. This episode looks at southwest designs and its distinctive color palette and patterns. First, it's knitting with wire with Sara Oehler for a southwest look. Then meet Tracy Gonzales and a curved feather bracelet. Finally, Kate Richbourg has a bonus lesson to share. Desert landscapes and warm colors provide today's sense of place!
Episode 1: Shine It Up
Polish it and make it shine. Amy Tan makes pages gleam with foil and shares her favorite tape storage tip. Christine Drumheller adds bling and banners to her memory pages. Joe Rotella creates a shimmering lantern that lights up the nighttime.
Episode 6: DIY Embellishments
Renovate the surface of your pages. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer adds depth to her designs with amazing shrinking embellishments. May Flaum creates dynamic designs with misty effects using scraps. Ashley Horton has a tip for storing tiny letters and embellishments. Cheryl Boglioli makes 3-D designs with fringed fabric and felt.
Embrace Imperfection
Embrace imperfection as you make art. Metalwork artist Mary Hettmansperger playfully collages with fabric and mediums to create wall art. Author and artist Jane Dunnewold takes the basic square into new directions. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer uses a masking technique to create layers of watercolor effects. Jane Dunnewold shares her artistic perspective.
Hard Hats Required
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Braided Star Quilt
On the season finale of Season 6 of the Midnight Quilt Show, follow along as Angela shares her clever take on a braided quilt pattern she created herself!
A Scrappy Stash-Buster Quilt Pattern
Do you experience stash-guilt? Well, Angela's got the cure with this scrappy stash-busting pattern.
Tried and True Rainbow Quilt
Are you an organized quilter or a bit on the messier side like Angela? Watch as she uses solid colors to make a tried-and-true rainbow quilt by Monique Jacobs, sharing her best organizing tips along the way.
Bonus: How to Choose Fabric
Angela loves to stock up on fabrics. From bundles to collections, get her tips to pick the perfect prints and solids for your next quilt.
Milky Way
The Walters household is eating healthy this week, but that doesn't mean Angela's quilts have to be. Today she is whipping up the Milky Way Quilt by Monique Dillard featuring Lily & Loom fabric.
Craft Hacks
Time-saving quick tips to feed your crafting craving.
National Sewing Circle presented by CraftsyTV
Learn to sew, step-by-step with National Sewing Circle experts on CraftsyTV.
It's Sew Easy
Sewing experts offer easy ways to create neat sewing projects right at home. Viewers of all skill levels learn tips and techniques for creating professional-looking garments, personalized apparel and home accents. Weekly episodes feature various themes, and feature two main projects and one shorter technique segment. Some projects include monogramming napkins and towels; baby poncho, hooded towel and baby-friendly diapers; embellishing yoga pants with a clothing tattoo; and sewing on knits.
Little Black Dress
This season is all about the classics and features the Little Black Dress. Angela Wolf has an extended lesson on choosing the fabric and silhouette for you own little black (or any color you like) dress and sewing darts. Then, fit expert Peggy Sager demonstrates several variations of the classic sheath dress plus jackets using the basic dress pattern.
Stylish Accessories
Make your style statement from head to toe with accessories. Blogger and designer Cheryl Sleboda makes colorful espadrilles. In the style tip, sewing educator Joanne Banko adds texture and style to basic garments using decorative stitches. Fabric artist Kim Montagnese embellishes in free motion to create a go-everywhere tote bag.
National Sewing Circle presented by CraftsyTV
Learn to sew, step-by-step with National Sewing Circle experts on CraftsyTV.
It's Sew Easy
Sewing experts offer easy ways to create neat sewing projects right at home. Viewers of all skill levels learn tips and techniques for creating professional-looking garments, personalized apparel and home accents. Weekly episodes feature various themes, and feature two main projects and one shorter technique segment. Some projects include monogramming napkins and towels; baby poncho, hooded towel and baby-friendly diapers; embellishing yoga pants with a clothing tattoo; and sewing on knits.
Something Extra
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The Late Teens - Everything Had Changed
As the war ended, people dressed up more. Coleen Swettman uses computerized embroidery technology to create free-standing lace for accessories, collars, cuffs and trim. Women wore bloomers for sports like swimming, tennis, basketball and bowling. Tina Givens shows how to update the original bloomers to wear today. Lynn Lunoe shows how to create charming doll fashions faster than ever.
National Quilting Circle presented by CraftsyTV
Learn to quilt step by step with National Quilting Circle experts on CraftsyTV.
Creative Crochet Corner presented by CraftsyTV
Creative Crochet Corner is an online video streaming service all about learning how to crochet! Whether you're a new to crochet just learning the basics or an experienced crocheter looking for a challenge, Creative Crochet Corner is here to help. We offer a vast library of video tutorials taught by talented crochet experts who guide you through each technique step-by-step, sharing their best tips and tricks.