In the DeeTails with Dee Christopher
In the DeeTails with Dee Christopher
Learn how to quilt with Dee Christopher. Dee says, "When teaching, my goal is to educate and encourage those interested in quilting as clearly and simply as possible."
Dee Christopher will walk you through the basics of beginning quiltmaking, from fabric selection and pinning accuracy to borders and binding. She'll even throw in a couple of classic blocks along the way.
Dee Christopher - In the DeeTails - Introduction
Meet Dee Christopher as she introduces her beginning quilting classroom. Dee shares tips and tricks to get you started to make great quilts and offers a variety of tips and techniques.
Dee Christopher - Lesson 01 - Pattern and Fabric Selection
Learn how to choose a pattern and fabric for your quilt.
Dee Christopher - Lesson 02 - Cutting Accuracy
Dee gives you tips for accurately cutting fabric, whether you are right or left handed.
Dee Christopher - Lesson 03 - Pressing
Dee describes the difference between ironing and pressing our fabric. She also shows you how to press properly so that you do not stretch the bias in your quilt blocks.
Dee Christopher - Lesson 04 - Accuracy in Pinning
Dee gives you great tips for pinning your quilt blocks accurately. These little details will make a big difference!
Dee Christopher - Lesson 05 - Seam Allowance Accuracy
Dee Christopher talks about thread selection and how to achieve that perfect quarter-inch seam allowance.
Dee Christopher - Lesson 06 - Four Triangle Tips
Dee shares 4 tips for making Half -Square Triangles (HST) that you can use in your quilts.
Dee Christopher - Lesson 07 - Triple Triangle Block
Learn how to make a Triple Triangle Block.
Dee Christopher - Lesson 08 - Flying Geese
Learn how to make a Flying Geese block using an easy "sew and flip" method.
Dee Christopher - Lesson 09 - LeMoyne Star
Learn how to make an 8-pointed or LeMoyne Star quilt block using a 'no-mark' method.