Quilting Series with Jo Mereck

Video#	Title	Time
q1	Basic Quilting	90 min.
	Project-Clay’s Choice wallhanging. This video covers color and fabric selection, use of templates and stencils, marking, rotary cutting, hand-piecing, borders and binding with mitered corners, layering, basting and hand quilting, with or without a frame.
q2	Rotary Cutting	45min.
	In depth use of cutter, ruler and board. Covers how to cut, use of different rulers, cutting patterns and cutting several layers with one cut. Increase your speed and accuracy!. For hand and machine quilting.
q3	Ruffled Pillow	60 min.
	Covers easy construction of a block, how to make accurate measurements, how to get an even distribution of ruffles without breaking threads and other uses for ruffles are discussed.
q4	Triple Rail	60 min.
	Project-lap sized quilt. All steps from fabric selection to binding are demonstrated. Use of the rotary cutter, an easy-strip piecing method, block-by-block construction and machine quilting are covered.
q5	Four Patch	60 min.
	Project-lap sized quilt. Using an innovative strip piecing method, block-by-block construction is covered. Choose a straight or diagonal setting.
q6	Quillo	45 min.
	Project-a quilt in a pillow. Covers use of pre-printed fabrics, construction of pillow top, quilt top, folding procedure and other helpful hints.
q7	Amish Squares	60 min.
	Uses simple to make blocks. Covers sizing specifications, non-template methods, variations on design, methods for easy piecing and construction.
q8	Strip Bow	90 min.
	Using a simplified method, this pattern creates the look of the “Lovers Knot”. Covers rotary cutting and pressing tips, “string” piecing, machine quilting and binding with design variations.
q9	Christmas Projects	60 min.
	Projects-Easy-to-make stockings and tree skirt. Learn how to make your own patterns, strip piece, apply lace and machine quilt wonderful Christmas projects for yourself or that someone special!
q10	Log Cabin	75 min.
	Covers construction of the common block with design variations, rotary cutting, machine piecing and quilting to a finished lap sized quilt.
q11	Applique	90 min.
	Use of various techniques for hand, machine and non-sewing applications with step-by-step processes for use in other applications.

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Learn the rewarding art of hand quilting! Jo demonstrates each step needed to complete a small wall hanging. Her techniques are easy to follow and interesting to watch. Jo begins by describing the basic tools you need to start quilting. Since both the quilting and piecing are done by hand, you don’t need a sewing machine or expensive tools. She describes the design, tells you how to choose fabrics to fit that design, and explains some tips for layout and cutting your fabric pieces. You are then ready to start quilt pieces together. Jo teaches how to sew basic stitches and describes the order in which you need to stitch the pieces together. Next, she shows you how to decorate your borders, apply batting and backing, and “quilt in the ditch”. Finally you’re ready to bind the edges of your first quilt. You now have a treasured heirloom to pass on for generations!