Simply Quilts

Alex Anderson welcomes author Elly Sienkiewicz to discuss the art of applique. She demonstrates the two different approaches and shares her priceless collection of applique quilts.

Alex Anderson travels to the "Road to California" quilting conference. She meets conference director Carolyn Reese, who shares some of her quilting tips and suggestions, and they discuss common quilting problems.

Alex Anderson demonstrates how to make a Postage Stamp Basket block quilt. Then quiltmaker and interior designer Nancy Martin stops by to talk about designing fabric.

Alex Anderson welcomes Marsha McCloskey to share the history of Feathered Star quilts and the 100 different star variations. She demonstrates how to make a Radiant Star block using a bias square strip piecing method.

Alex Anderson welcomes Sharyn Craig to demonstrate the y-seam technique used in the Lemoyne Star block. Then, Theresa Cox shows how computer programs for quilters can make the quilt design of your dreams a reality.

Alex Anderson welcomes Ami Simms to show how to make a scrapbook quilt, including the different types of items that can be transferred onto fabric and a demonstration of that process.

Alex Anderson welcomes Nancy Martin to explain scrap quilts and talk about fabric selections for making them. She demonstrates how to make a Friendship Star using the bias square method.

Alex Anderson welcomes Merrylee Scott to show how to create wedges for fan quilts. Barbara Abrelet discusses the more than 400 quilts given as gifts to participating countries in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alex Anderson welcomes Hari Walner to explain how to create the trapunto look in quilts using a sewing machine. Walner discusses fabric selection, batting and tools.

Alex Anderson welcomes Lynette Jensen, author and own of Thimbleberries, who shows off some of her special Christmas quilts and holiday stockings.

Alex Anderson welcomes folk artist Rachel Clark to show how to make a personalized quilted vest. She discusses how to choose fabric, embellishments and a theme.

Alex Anderson welcomes instructor Pat Grago, who shares tips on working with flannel and demonstrates how to make a simple quilt block. Then take a look at a children's quilt exhibit.

Alex Anderson shares her secrets to making perfect star quilts, including a discussion of choosing fabric, theme and color. Then she shows how to make the Double Sawtooth Star block.

Alex Anderson welcomes John Flynn, who shares the history of the Double Wedding Ring pattern and demonstrates how to make the challenging quilt. He also shares quilts from his collection.

Alex Anderson welcomes Hari Walner to explain how common household items like toothbrushes and cotton swabs can make interesting designs on fabric.

Alex Anderson takes a look at miniature quilts featured at the Vermont Quilt Festival. Then author Sally Collins explains what a small-scale quilt is and gives tips for determining small-scale block size and dimensions.

Alex Anderson views the quilt collection at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont, which holds one of the largest collections of 18th- and 19th-century American quilts. Then instructor Carolyn Reese recreates a block.

Alex Anderson welcomes Alice Berg to demonstrates how to make a flag quilt. Learn the best type of fabrics to use for the quilt and get tips on the best way to make a house block roof without using triangles.

Alex Anderson welcomes Diana McClun and Laura Nownes to talk about making a sampler quilt. They share lessons on choosing fabric, what tools to use and how to make a Dutchman's Puzzle block.

Alex Anderson welcomes author and quilter Mimi Dietrich to share the Smithsonian Institution's Quilt Collection and demonstrate how to recreate one of the quilts from the collection.

Alex Anderson welcomes Billie Lauder to talk about making string quilts. Then quilt historian Kelly Gallagher-Abbott shares the history of crazy quilts.

Alex Anderson welcomes Billie Lauder to cover the technique of paper piecing, including tools, fabrics and paper foundations. Then Alex turns her attention to mini groups, the modern version of a quilting bee.

Alex Anderson welcomes quilt historian and author Elly Sienkiewicz to talk about the history of Baltimore quilts and demonstrate how to achieve the different applique techniques common in these quilts.

Alex Anderson welcomes quiltmakers Diana McClun and Laura Nownes to demonstrate the Pansy quilt using their double half square triangle method. There's also a visit to the Vermont Quilt Show.

Alex Anderson welcomes Billie Lauder to show how to construct a traditional Bowtie quilt block and how to add variations to this classic design. Then check out the Vermont Quilt Festival's collection of antique quilts.