Create realistic portraits of your favorite pet or feathered friend with help from colored pencil artist and instructor Cynthia Knox. Cynthia demonstrates how to use firmer pencil pressures to create the look of sleek, long fur, and then shows hows lighter pencil pressure is used to achieve short, wispy, fuzzy-looking fur. Then Cynthia will share tips for drawing all types of feathers accurately by developing shadows and dimension.
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Sewing Partial Quilt Seams
Quilt designer Kelly Ashton helps you expand your knowledge of piecing advanced shapes! Create a Bright Hopes block as Kelly shares her foolproof technique for sewing partial seams. You’ll also pick up tips for creative borders and frames.
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Needles & Thread for Quilting
Needle and thread are key components of machine quilting. But knowing which types to use together can sometimes be a challenge. Pro quilter Kelly Ashton discusses thread weight and plies as well as fiber and needle types. Choose the perfect needle for your thread every time with Kelly’s expert tips.
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Crocheted Earrings
Make simple and elegant earrings and see how different yarns can change their look. Crochet designer Linda Permann’s instructions include how to add earring wires. In this video, Linda demonstrates how to make these cute earrings using a worsted weight yarn. She notes that these earrings can also easily be made with a small crochet…
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Creating Crochet I-Cord for Borders & Embellishment
Bring I-cord into your bag of skills for garments, accessories and home decor! Crochet designer Shannon Leigh Roudhán guides you through all the steps for crochet I-cords, starting with Romanian cord. Want to conquer cords for gorgeous borders? Follow along with Shannon and find out how to create the same styles as attached I-cords. The…
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