Saturday 31 August 2013

GIVEAWAY,GIVEAWAY, GIVEAWAY, GIVEAWAY, GIVEAWAY, GIVEAWAY, GIVEAWAY




I was tickled pink when the Online Media Coordinator from Fons & Porter got in touch, to offer me a free video tutorial from their new video class site at Daily Craft TV. There is so much to see there, and I was to get a free quilting class video. I spent ages looking at all the classes and all the well known quilting teachers. I could not believe how reasonable the classes were - from $4.99 to $9.99, and there was so much choice! I kept on changing my mind, but eventually I decided on the above class. I think it was the description below that made up my mind -





This quilting class will give you creative ideas for new projects. These tips and fun quilting techniques will enhance your quilting experience. Here is a complete list of the instruction included in this class:
  • Wool Appliqué by Paula Stoddard
  • Mitered Borders with Sherri Driver
  • Creative Piecing with Strips by Carolyn Beam
  • Fun, Fabulous Lutrador with Heather Thomas
  • Every Quilt Has Two Sides: Different Ways to Approach Quilting
  • Making Charm Square Totes with Sue Marsh
  • Using Dynamic Direct Compliments with Heather Thomas
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites Required.
Class Runtime: 1 hr. 28 min.
Length : 1:28:00

Boy was I going to have fun. It was really easy to access the
video, and it was so nice being able to stop it and start it, go back to segments I wanted to see again and knowing I have a lifetime access. I am going to give you a rundown on this video, but please keep reading to the end of the post, or you will miss out on a fabulous Giveaway!!

I loved the segment on wool applique. Paula Stoddard has the most fabulous patterns, which I drool over. This segment was no exception. She shows a lot of quilt examples, with woolly applique. She gives lots of tips to do wool applique on wool, cotton and flannel. She also tells you loads of info about wool and how to deal with it. I really like the demo on how to press the wool and how to use paper-backed fusible web to make a pretty quilt block.

The fool-proof demo on mitred borders by Sherri Driver is inspirational. Sherri's instructions are so precise and easy to understand, and she talks you through the whole process. She shows you exactly how and where to mark the quilt, how to pin it and where to sew it. She also talks about the 'Magic X', where the seams cross and how to sew this, so that you get exact points. Great demonstration. 

The demo, 'Creative Piecing with Strips', shows you how to use up that overflowing box of scraps that everyone accrues, if they are quilters.Carolyn Beam cuts her scraps into strips and then skews her strips, to make a nine inch block and then adds patches to make a bigger block. She then goes on to make a different looking block, with the strips being horizontal instead of vertical. She demonstrates the construction of the blocks in detail and also shows ways to use strips in traditional blocks. Definitely a good way to use up your scraps.

I bought some Lutrador the last time I was over on the Scottish Mainland, but I was not too sure how to use it, so I was really pleased that Heather Thomas went into great detail of different techniques to use on this material. She painted it, sewed it, printed photos on it and thread painted it,made lace from it, using a heat gun to melt it and generally showed how flexible this material is.

'Every Quilt has Two Sides' has Laura Roberts and Joli Sayasane, Assistant editors from McCall's and Quilters Newsletter respectively,talking about how they approach different situations related to quilting e.g.what about shop hops, giving away material, favourite prints etc. This was like having a coffee with two friends, who discussed their different views.

Sue Marsh's demo on 'Making Charm Square Totes' made me want to dig out some charm squares, sit in front of the sewing machine and get going. She made it look so easy, and she explained each stage so well, so well in fact that I am going to put this on the list of 'To Do. I loved her tip on assembly line sewing. I always get my blocks mixed up and have to rip them out. This will stop if I use this tip.

The final, short segment was by Heather Thomas again on 'Using Dynamic Direct Compliments'. She showed how to use a colour wheel to choose complimentary colours to make the your designs more interesting. A lot of quilters have problems choosing colours, but using this method gives you dynamic, vibrant quilts.

I had a fabulous afternoon, watching this video. It was like being at a quilting class with loads of top-notch teachers, only I could stop the video if someone came to visit (which happened) or if the phone went. I thoroughly recommend you go and have a look, and to make it even sweeter.......
Giveaway, Giveaway, Giveaway, Giveaway

Fons and Porter have enabled me  to let one of my blog readers have free access to a quilting video of their choice on the Daily Craft TV site. All you have to do to enter this giveaway is -
1. Become a follower of this blog and leave me a comment telling me you are a follower.
2. Go to the Daily Craft TV site and decide which quilting video you would like to see, if you win. Leave me another comment, telling me which one you have chosen.
If you do this, you will have TWO chances of winning. I will let Fons & Porter know who has won, they will send me the access code to pass on to you. Easy!! The closing date for this giveaway is Saturday 14th September at 12 midnight GMT. I will be in touch thereafter.
Good luck!!
Till next time
tich

29 comments:

  1. Ooooh that video sounds wonderful...it seems to cover so many areas of the stitching spectrum! How wonderful to sit in the comfort of your own home and viewing it at your leisure....stopping and starting whenever you need! I expect to see many a post showing us what you are stitching, with this video as your inspiration!!

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  2. Oh... wow, a give-a-way! Thank you, Tich.
    I am already a Happy Follower!
    Thank you for a stellar review. I am off to go ck out the class site.
    Hugs!

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  3. part 2:
    Visited the CraftTV website. They offer a lot of stuff! If I win, I would love to take the class you have reviewed here... it just sounds sew very interesting! Thank you for opportunity to enter your drawing.

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  4. didn't realise I wasn't a follower Rosemary...but I am now *wink*!
    xox that part was no problem!!!! xox sugary hugs Wendy :o)

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  5. Oooh so many to choose from but make an applique picture of your pet appeals to me seeing as my puppy is getting older! xox thanks for the chance Rosemary! :o)

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  6. I'm a new follow via Bloglovin'

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  7. Thank you for the opportunity to win. I forgot to mention in my previous comment that I originally read your blog through a link in your email at the smallquilts yahoo group.

    If I were to win your giveaway I would choose the Yes You Can Piece Curves tutorial. Curves are the one thing I've shied away from and I think it's time I get over my fear of them ;)

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    1. Hi! Nice to meet you. I am following your blog on Bloglovin'. I like the idea of a virtual retreat. I guess that is what I do all the time!

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  8. Tish, thanks for letting us know about these great vidieo classes. I will soon be checking them out, and am now following your blog. Karen

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  9. Tish, I have looked at all the classes and I agree! It is hard to choose, but I would pick the class that you took. It looks to cover a lot of things I'm interested in. Thanks again, Karen

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    1. Hi! Nice to have you onboard. I could not find your blog, but hope you enjoy your stay.

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  10. Okey dokey... just published an announcement about your give-a-way on my blog. Good luck, everyone!

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  11. I am following your blog on Bloglovin'.

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  12. It's so hard to choose, but the creative Tips for Stunning Quilting Designs sounds interesting!

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    1. Hi! Nice to meet you. I am following your blog on Bloglovin'. Love your block 'Words to Live by". I really must get back to applique.

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  13. Lots of interesting videos to choose from but the Unique Quilting Ideas would be my choice. Good thing I am a follower of yours already!

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  14. "Unique Ideas for Innovative Designs For Your Quilts".... This would be interesting to win. Mind you, they ALL would be nice to win!

    Thanks for the contest, my friend!

    Rosa

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  15. It is hard to pick one out but if I win I will choose the Unique Ideas & Innovative Designs for your Quilts.

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    1. Love your blog. I've become a follower - what does Ullharven mean?

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  16. I am a new follower. xx debbie

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  17. Thank you for your generous giveaway. I would choose "Unique Ideas for Innovative Designs For Your Quilts"....I have been quilting since 1973, but am still learning new things! xx debbie

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    1. Hi. Nice to meet you. I have joined your blog and wondered how you liked the 'Aiming for Accuracy Quilt Along'? I keep on thinking I should join it.

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    2. Hi, I am still enjoying it although I am a fair bit behind due to life stuff. I am actually working on block3 today (both sets). I will soon be spending lots of time with the iron. xx debbie

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  18. Hi Tich! I am already follwing you ages ago LOL!

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  19. Unique Ideas & Innovative Designs for your Quilts
    This is my choice of video for now, but I would love to see them all LOL! Hugs and awesome you can do this give away!

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  20. I would love to win the wool applique class! Many thanks!

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