In this beginner quilting lesson with designer Kim Jamieson-Hirst, discover how to choose a pattern for fusible web appliqué and select appropriate fabrics for any project! First, get some tips on what materials to purchase, and learn about the KISS principle (Keep It Small and Simple) to ensure that you choose a pattern that you'll be successful creating. Finally explore fabric selection options and contrast and pattern in fabric choices.

Now do you really plan to use all the fancy, decorative stitches and exciting features that come standard on many new sewing machines? Probably not! In this lesson perfect for sewing and quilting enthusiasts, get a brief introduction to the wonderful world of vintage sewing machines. Learn why your next machine should be a vintage machine, no matter the type of sewing you do. Discover that when it comes to sewing machines – older is often better!

Hand embroidery is enjoying a resurgence and why not, it's portable, easy to do and inexpensive. Unlike your grandmother's embroidery, today's stitchers are embroidering designs on pillows, laptop cases and t-shirts. It's a great way to add a personal touch to a generic item. Learn how to select your fabric, trace your design and place your fabric in a hoop in preparation for hand embroidery.

Fun gift idea alert! Learn how to make adorable mini quilts featuring angels, dogs, and pigs. Then turn your quilted creations into magnets, ornaments, pins, gift tags, and more! In this step-by-step lesson from Fiber Designs by Ann, you’ll learn how to make a folded angel design, then alter it slightly to create a super cute dog or pig. This craft idea is perfect for kids and adults alike, and can be modified to fit any holiday, special occasion, or gift idea you can imagine.