How to Work with Antique Fabrics and How to Make a Sunbonnet Sue with Darra Williamson
(Show 805) Travel back to the 1930s as quilter, author, editor, and quilt collector Darra Williamson sheds some light on Depression-era quilts. She shares some stellar examples and presents tips for working with those sometimes-challenging reproduction (and authentic) ‘30s fabrics. British quilter, teacher, and author, Christine Porter joins the show via WebTV to help unveil the 21st-century "Sue" model and to share up-to-the-minute tips and techniques for working with fusibles and the machine blanket stitch.
Block Featured: Sun Bonnet Sue
Machine Applique, Applique Tips & Tricks, Fusible Applique, Fabric Selection, Updated Classic, Scrap Quilts
Series 800
Darra Williamson
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Christine Porter
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