1701 Heirloom Rickrack

Host Martha Pullen introduces heirloom rickrack techniques and shows how to set in a rickrack sleeve. Quilt Square: Celtic Lace. Hand Embroidery: Basic tips for Shadow Embroidery. Antique garment. Guests: Sue Pennington, Wendy Schoen

1702 Easy Cathedral Windows

Martha Pullen hosts a demonstration of a new cathedral window technique using double-sided fabric circles; using a circular guide for machine. Doll Dressing: Madeira Appliqué. Sew Kool 4 Kids: Elastic Waistbands. Antique garment, Sewing from the Heart. Guest: Coni Martin.

1703 Embroidery On Sweaters

Host Martha Pullen shows purchased sweater with machine embroidery. Beginning Heirloom Sewing: Lace to Lace. Craft: Powder Brush. Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Sunflowers. Antique garment. Guest: Connie Palmer, Beverley Sheldrick

1704 Hanky’s to Pillows

Martha Pullen host demonstrates turning corners with decorative stitches and easy pillow backs. Doll Dressing: Released Tucks. Sew Kool 4 Kids: Finishing Facings. Antique garment. Guest: Darlene Guillory

1705 Choosing an Iron

Martha Pullen discusses things to consider when choosing an iron. Hand Embroidery: Shadow Embroidery Shapes. Home Decorating: Ironing Organizer. Quilt Square: Rickrack Bridging. Antique garment, Sewing from the Heart. Guests: Wendy Schoen, Barbara Zagnoni

1706 Heirloom Serging

Martha Pullen demonstrates heirloom sewing techniques on the serger. Doll dressing: Facings and Bindings. Kid’s Embroidery: Backstitch Home Decorating: Tie Pillow. Antique garment. Sewing for the heart.

1707 Sewing In Circles

Martha Pullen demonstrates binding and a circular attachment for machine. Add a fabric panel to a denim jacket. Hand Embroidery: Shadow Embroidery. Heirloom Sewing: Entredeux techniques. Antique garment, Sewing from the Heart. Guests: Marlis Bennett, Wendy Schoen

1708 Cathedral Windows and Redwork

Martha Pullen shows how to combine Redwork with Cathedral Windows quilting. Home Decorating: Puffing Piping Pillow. Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Crazy Daisies. Antique garment, Sewing from the Heart. Guest: Lindee Goodall, Beverley Sheldrick

1709 Quilted Photo Albums

Martha Pullen shows interesting quilting techniques for album and book covers. Construction Tip: Threads for Quilting. Quilt Square: Mock Lace Shaping. Kids’ Embroidery: Outline Stitch. Antique garment. Guest: Joyce Drexler

1710 Sewing for Baby

Martha Pullen shows baby bonnets made from purchased handkerchiefs. Shadow Embroidery: Identifying Shapes; Home Decorating: Machine-Embroidered Dollhouse Wall Hanging. Heirloom Sewing: Lace to Fabric technique. Antique garment, Sewing from the Heart. Guest: Wendy Schoen

1711 Pattern Software

Martha Pullen explains pattern software and how to use it at home. Quilt Square: Lace Circles and Hearts. Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Hydrangeas and Butterflies. Antique garment. Guest: Dianne Tatara, Ed.D., Beverley Sheldrick

1712 Quick Gifts

Martha Pullen shows quick and easy gifts, including decorative lotion bottle, salt shaker tassel, personality notes, and doily pillow. Quilt Square: Madeira Appliqué. Sew Kool 4 Kids: Sewing Machine Hems. Antique child’s dress.

1713 Quilted Memories

Martha Pullen shows quilted memories made from children’s drawing and family photos. Tips on making fast quilts. Doll dressing tips on attaching lace edging and elastic. Kid’s Embroidery: Running stitch. Antique garment, Sewing from the heart. Guest: Sue Hausmann

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