Instructional DVD Series
Basic Training
More Fun With Triangles
Fun with Triangles
Fun with Flying Geese
Precision Piecing
Fun with Machine Appliqué
The Learning to Quilt the Patchwork Schoolhouse Way series is a set of seven workshops all designed with accurate technique in mind. The DVD format allows viewers to learn the most up-to-date methods of construction as well as improving the old standbys. These technique workshops have been taught for several years at many guilds & a local quilt shop with rave reviews! The DVDs have something for every skill level.
Begin your journey with the basics! Joanne will guide you through your first project with the information you need to start you off on the right path. With great close-ups & lots of tips to keep you organized, this DVD is a great way to learn in the comfort of your own sewing room. Topics covered range from tool & fabric selection, cutting techniques, setting that perfect scant ¼" seam allowance, tips on block construction, putting blocks together & adding borders correctly. Everything you need to know to make that first step in your journey fun & accurate!
This DVD offers every quiltmaker the opportunity to learn up-to-date, accurate methods of HST construction. Did you know that there are at least 16 different ways of making HSTs? Each tool and method is demonstrated in detail with excellent close-up views of the sewing area, lots of tips and tricks on setting up, proper pressing & using each tool shown to its maximum advantage. With Fun with Triangles, you can learn at your own pace, in the comfort of your own sewing room. Instead of wasting time trying to decipher the instructions in books or magazines, you benefit from an experienced instructor leading you through each step. Go over a particular method as many times as you need to in order to become more confident in your piecing skills.
There are so many ways to make Two Part, Three Part & Quarter Square Triangles, how do you know which to choose for your project? Let Patchwork Schoolhouse be your guide through all the current information, allowing you to try out each method in your own sewing room as many times as you like! As usual, Joanne shows you all the little secrets on how to make each technique as accurate as possible - giving you the edge on making those blocks come together beautifully!
Come & explore six different ways of making Flying Geese units. Each one has its own niche - some are best for using directional printed fabrics, some are great for mass producing & some are the only choice when fabric amounts are limited! Learning with Patchwork Schoolhouse will give you the confidence to choose the method best suited to your project. Lots of great close-ups of techniques to make your piecing accurate & enjoyable. As a bonus, Joanne shares some fun ways of thinking about these units in a whole new way to give your quilts that extra sparkle!
Are you frustrated with blocks that don't measure out right or seams that are too big or too small? Do your quilts not always turn out as you'd hoped? Learn all of those little tips & techniques that take you into the realm of precision quiltmaking where seams match, blocks lay flat, borders are straight & quilts are heirloom quality.
How can you complete your appliqué projects in record time and still make them look like cherished heirlooms? EASY! Learn the secrets of using your machine, some new tools & a few wonderful techniques that will make the "A" word fun and addictive!
Learn the secrets of preparing appliqué using fusibles, spray starch, non-woven fusible interfacing & freezer paper. How to make stems & a variety of techniques to make flower centers & circles is demonstrated with great close-ups & attention to all those little tips that make appliqué fun! This is a great place to learn more about your machine & its capabilities. Joanne guides you through perfecting your blanket & blind hem stitches to make your appliqué projects a pleasure to stitch!
Finishing Well
If you've put that project away because you're not sure how to finish it, this is the DVD for you. First, get ideas on setting options & border treatments. Next, the quilting really does make it a quilt! If you're uninspired by "quilt as desired", let Patchwork Schoolhouse guide you in making the right choice for your quilt. Preparation, marking tools, designs - ideas & sources & determining border corners & repeats will be covered. If you choose to send your quilt to a professional quilter, Patchwork Schoolhouse will help you prepare your top to bring to your favourite machine quilter with confidence. Last but not least, a variety of bindings, sleeves & labels will be demonstrated. Finished & finished well!