What do a pen cap, a balloon and a shower cap have to do with crochet? Brenda K.B. Anderson shares some of the more unusual tools that she uses for her crochet projects. Brenda uses many different ordinary household objects to help her achieve the best results for her crochet projects, and you can too!
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Using Facings Instead of Binding on Your Quilts
Learning how to add facings to finish the edges of your quilt instead of using binding. This versatile method is perfect for mini quilts used as table runners and placemats, and for art quilts that won’t be handled excessively. Quilting expert Kelly Ashton shows you how to prepare, attach and hand finish the facings, step…
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How to Bake the Best Quick Breads
Jenny’s impressive quick breads make the perfect gifts and delicious treats for holiday gatherings. In this video, watch as she prepares pumpkin chocolate chip bread (her modern twist on the seasonal favorite) and apple-cranberry bread packed with whole-grain goodness. Not only does Jenny share her recipe tips and tricks, but she shares the science behind…
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Neat Edges & Flawless Joins for Perfect Crochet
Crochet artist Linda Permann shows you how to straighten out edges, replace missing stitches, link stitches to eliminate gaps while working flat or in the round, as well as how to create flawless, even edgings in this video. To begin, Linda discusses how to fix the side edges of a crochet fabric. If the fabric…
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Quilt Backing Basics
With pro quilter Kelly Ashton as your guide, discover what types of fabric and prints work best for quilt backing and why. You can use the included worksheets to calculate the yardage needed and gain understanding of how your backing configuration can change these calculations. Plus get Kelly’s tips for piecing backing.
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