Video 8: The Dreaded Binding, Part 3
July 22, 2010 by Aimee · 4 Comments
Once you have machine stitched your binding to the right side of the quilt, Read more
Video 6: The Dreaded Binding, Part 1
July 4, 2010 by Aimee · 9 Comments
The next three videos will show you how to sew on a binding using a 2″ strip. In video 6 you’ll see how easy turning a corner can be using the Perfect Binding Miter Tool.
Video 5: How to Join Strips for Borders and Bindings
June 23, 2010 by Aimee · Leave a Comment
Joining your strips on a diagonal makes the seam almost invisible. On a binding the bulk of the seam is distributed making the binding sit even throughout the quilt.
Video 4: Squaring Up Your Quilt
As you get ready for binding, it’s important that the quilt is straight. Our fourth video shows how to cut around your quilt making it ready for binding.
A special thank you to Karen Reardon for letting us use her quilt, “Sunshine and Shadows” for the demonstration!
Meeting Perfect Points
June 1, 2010 by Marc · 9 Comments
Aimee shows you how to get perfect matching seams.
You may notice that I’m using Vimeo for this video. Vimeo is similar to YouTube, but seems to handle HD videos more easily. I’ve posted to YouTube also, but the audio gets out of sync at the end.
Be sure to watch ’til the end … I added a little outtake 
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Meeting Perfect Points from overallquilter on Vimeo.
Floral Fling
During Symposium we will be debuting our new line of patterns, Floral Fling! This pattern line consists of 12 beautiful fused appliqué wall quilts. The patterns and kits will be available at the shop and in the vendor area.
Quilt With Aimee
May 19, 2010 by Jessica · Leave a Comment
Dates: Each Wednesday in June
- June 9, 2010
- June 16, 2010
- June 23, 2010
- June 30, 2010
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Aimee Griffin
Fee: $25
Description: Pick out your favorite project from the following pattens: Lacey’s Way, Bundle of Bricks, Much More Than Squares, 5 Yard Line or any of the Overall Quilter patterns.
Much More than Squares
April 4, 2010 by Jessica · 2 Comments
This One block quilt reminds you of a stain glass window when done with Batiks. A great second quilt for those just beginning or if you need a quickie. Read more
Baltimore Halloween
April 3, 2010 by Jessica · Leave a Comment
Dates and times:
- Friday, May 28th, 2010 from 9:00am- 12:00pm
- Sunday, May 30th, 2010 from 2:00pm- 5:00pm
- Sunday, June 27th, 2010 from 2:00pm- 5:00pm
- Monday, June 28th, 2010 from 9:00am- 12:00pm
- Sunday, July 25th, 2010 from 2:00pm- 5:00pm
- Friday, July 30th, 2010 from 9:00am- 12:00pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Corinne Schroeder
Fee: $20
Description: Join us for this informative workshop. We will learn to use fusible applique’ with invisible thread to anchor the pieces in place. Corinne will then guide us thought the process of using “thread play” to enhance the effects of the piecing. Tackle this quilt block by block adding your own personal touch.
Giant Sunflower
April 3, 2010 by Jessica · Leave a Comment
Date: Thursday, May 27th, 201
Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner and above
Instructor: Aimee Griffin
Fee: $25
Description: Back by popular demand! This enormous Sunflower will brighten your day!
