Current Season Episodes

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1601	Needlepoint on Painted Canvas Join Shay on a needlepoint project using a painted canvas and creative stitches to decorate a tote bag
	Chenille Yarn Lisa Daniels from Muench Yarns talks about chenille yarn, fixing common chenille loops that occur in knitting, and felting with chenille blends
	Entrelac Interweave Knits editor Eunny Jang demonstrates entrelac knitting and shows off socks from Interweave Knits Spring 2007 issue
1602	Falling Leaves Knitted Afghan Kathleen Sams from Coats & Clark shows you how to knit the falling leaves afghan.
	Cross Stitch Design Judy Whitman from JBW Designs displays her popular cross-stitch designs
	TNNA Helping Hands Program Penny Sitler from The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA) bring a teacher and students from Berkshire Middle School along to talk about the Helping Hands Foundation, a mentoring program from TNNA.
1603	Judy Whitman's Cross Stitched Pillow Cross-stitch a decorative door pillow design by JBW Designs with Shay
	Easy Crocheting Chicks with Sticks Nancy Queen and Mary Ellen O’Connell demonstrate single and double crochet, how to crochet bobbles, and display a crochet felted bag.
	Sampler - Russia Around the World Sampler: Shay travels to Russia to demonstrate a cross-stitch, redwork Russian star.
1604	Motif Mania Kathleen Sams from Coats & Clark (link to Coats) is having Motif Mania by crocheting modern granny squares together.
	Crochet Chains Barry Klein from Trendsetter Yarns and Laura Bryant from Prism Arts, Inc., crochet chains to create scarves and necklaces with unique yarns and added embellishments.
	Bag Construction Mags Kandis, author of Folk Style and contributor to Bag Style (both Interweave Press, 2007), talks about bag construction
1605	Cross Stitch for a Baby Shay cross-stitches for baby with a cute bib and hat, and she using running stitch to decorate a baby’s blanket.
	Crocheted Baby Hats and Cardigan Kathleen Sams from Coats and Clark (link to Coats) crochets baby bobble sweaters and hats, using a posting method for the edging, and also demonstrates how to make pom poms using a tool from Coats and Clark.
	Knitting for Men & Dogs Drew Emborsky and Annie Modesitt display garments from their book Men who Knit and the Dogs that Love Them.
1606	Embroidery on Jeans Shay embroiders denim jeans with a fun floral freeform pattern using satin stitch, lazy daisy stitch, and more.
	Ribbons Barry Klein from Trendsetter Yarns and Laura Bryant from Prism Arts, Inc., demonstrate a boa design using ribbon yarns and added embellishments. Also, they show how you can use this ribbon yarn to add embellishment to knitted garments.
	Knit Kimono Vicki Square, author of Knit Kimono (Interweave Press, 2007) demonstrates knitted embellishments to add to any knitted kimono. Use knitted cord to make a fun kimono clasp and knitted intarsia knitting to embellish or add color to knitted kimono designs, as shown in her book.
1607	Stitches West Join Shay Pendray in California at Stitches West a consumer show put on by XRX and Knitter’s Magazine . Meet Editor Rick Mondragon, walk the show floor, and join Barry Klein’s knitting class.
1607	Around the World Sampler-Brazil Join Shay back in the studio as she works on the Around the World Sampler, this time demonstrating Brazilian Embroidery.
1608	Traditional Ripple Afghan Kathleen Sams, knitting and crochet expert from Coats and Clark demonstrates the ripple afghan, in knit and crochet techniques
	Stitching on Alternative Surfaces Heather Holland Daly from monsterbubbles demonstrates cross-stitching on screen purchased from the hardware store.
	Flattering Crochet Editor of Interweave Crochet magazine, Kim Werker talks about how to achieve drape in crocheted garments by increasing hook size, added an elasticity to your crocheting with ribbing, and by choosing a fine weight yarn.
1609	Cell Phone Case Shay demonstrates how to needlepoint a cell phone case using silk thread and fabric.
	Mid-felted Purse Cindy Taylor from Lantern Moon demonstrates how to embellish felted bags with silk taffeta ribbon yarn and needle felting. She also demonstrates ebony sock knitting needles.
	Crochet Squared Marsha Polk, author of Crochet Squared shows garments and accessories you can make by crocheting squares and rectangles.
1610	Sorbet Sweater Knitting and crochet expert Kathleen Sams from Coats and Clark demonstrates the knitted sorbet sweater, which fits sizes 12 months to an adult large.
	Knitting Lingerie Joan McGowan Michaels, author of Knitted Lingerie Style , shows designs from her book, including knitted undergarments, skirts, tank tops, and socks.
	Sampler-Norway Shay continues with the Around the World Sampler with a Norwegian Hardanger design using cloister embroidery and whip stitch.
1611	Flowered Necklace Shay demonstrates how to make a necklace of flowers to adorn a knitted sweater.
	Victorian Lace Rick Mondragon shows viewers some beautiful lace work from Jane Souerby’s Victorian Lace Today. a book available from XRX books.
	Knitted Lace Petal Hats Tina Whitmore, designer and knitter for Tahki Stacy Charles , demonstrates how to knit petals of flowers.
1612	Embellishments Becca Smith from Bagsmith returns to show how to embellish the little black bag that she knitted on a previous episode.
	Knitting Tools Mona Rummel from Bryson Distributing introduces views to a variety of knitting tools.
	Sampler-Africa Shay uses African embroidery to stitch another piece of the Around the World Sampler.
1613	African Embroidery Shay demonstrates a South African project of appliqué and stitched embellishments.
	Crochet Hat and Scarf Kathleen Sams and Lisa Gentry from Coats and Clark demonstrate the art of making a scarf and hat.
	Ring Purse Maggie Pace, author of Felt Forward (Interweave Press, 2007) introduces a variety of knitted felt projects, including a unique way to felt around rings.

1701	Crochet a Summer Shawl Crochet a Summer Shawl with Kathleen Sams, from Coats and Clark. To find this crochet pattern and yarn information, please visit www.coatsandclark.com.
	Knitting in Ends Lisa Daniels shows off knitting lore, and give a demonstration on how to knit in your ends when you're finishing a knitting project. The material used in Lisa's demonstration can be found at Muench Yarns, www.muenchyarns.com.
	Steeking Eunny Jang from Interweave Knits magazine demonstrates the art of steeking your knitting and shows off steeking samples from Interweave Knits Fall 2006 issue. Visit www.interweaveknits.com for more information.
1702	Japanese Embroidered Butterfly Shay Pendray showcases a Japanese Embroidered butterfly using gold threads, and stitched by winning designer and embroiderer Dian Horcheck. Coach with gold.
	Turtleneck Tube Vest Stephanie Japel from Casecade Yarns visit's the Studio with knits from her book Fitted Knits, and shows us how to knit a Turtleneck Tube Vest. Materials for this vest can be found at www.cascadeyarns.com.
	Around the World Sampler: England Shay continues to work on the Around the World Sampler, this time traveling to England. Read more about the Around the World Sampler.
1703	Hugs and Kisses Baby Afghan Kathleen Sams from Coats and Clark is back, this time with a Hugs and Kisses Baby Afghan pattern. This pattern is available at www.coatsandclark.com.
	Cross Stitch Necklaces Heather Holland Daly from monsterbubbles is back, this time demonstrating cross stitch necklaces and jean embellishments. See more of Heather's work at www.monsterbubbles.com.
	Needle Felting Mags Kandis, editor of Folk Style (Interweave Press, 2007) demonstrates needle felting, and shows off some garments from the book.
1704	Crewel Work Shay demonstrates crewel work, by embroidery on a floral pillow.
	Knit Socks Kristin Nicholas, author of Kristin Knits and designer for Westminster Fibers shows us know to knit socks, using her colorful signature knitting style.
	Around the World Sampler: Spain Journey with Shay to Spain for the Spain embroidered section of the Around the World Sampler.
1705	Ogee-Oh-My Afghan Kathleen Sams from Coats and Clark (link) is back once again with the Ogee-Oh-My Afghan, for crocheters to drool for. The pattern and materials that Kathleen is using in this episode are available online at www.coatsandclark.com.
	Needlework by Women Gail Sirna, author of In Praise of Needlewomen: Embroiderers, Knitters, Lacemakers, and Weavers in Art visits and shows off some beautiful needlepoint. Read more about Gail's work and book.
	Lace Knitting Iris Schreier, author of Lacy Little Knits, stops by with lace knitting techniques to share, as well as some of the lacy garments from her book.
1706	Crafty Lady Trio Trunk Show Travel with Shay, Lisa Bryant from Prism Yarns and Barry Klein from Trendsetter Yarns to The Crafty Lady Trio Yarn Shop! Meet the owners and knitters that operate a retail knitting store and see a real live knitting trunk show.
1706	Knit a Baseball Cap Knit a baseball cap and be ready for Stitch N' Pitch! Author and designer Vicki Square demonstrates knitting a baseball cap from her book Folk Hats (Interweave Press.)
1707	Embroider Your Knitwear Embroider on your knitwear! Kristin Nicholas, author of Kristin Knits, and designer for Westminster Fibers is back in the studio demonstrating how to embroidery fun, colorful designs onto knitwear, in her signature, bright style.
	Fashion Forward knitting Editor of Knitter's magazine, Rick Mondragon, demonstrates fashion forward knitting.
	Around the World Sampler: China Travel with Shay for the Around the World Sampler to China, and embroider pink flowers with silk threads.
1708	Needlepoint Dog Collar Shay demonstrates how to needlepoint a dog collar for a special friend.
	Dog Collars and Leashes Kathleen Sams from Coats and Clark is back in the studio, designing fashion forward collars and leashes for your favorite spoiled canines. All Kathleen's patterns can be found at www.coatsandclark.com.
	Tunisian Crochet Editor of Interweave Crochet magazine and author of Crochet Me visits the studio to demonstrate Tunisian crochet and display some of the beautiful garments from Crochet Me.
1709	Knit an Open Wrap Lisa Gentry, visiting from Coats and Clark, demonstrates how to knit an open knitted wrap. The pattern and material from this garment can be found at www.coatsandclark.com.
	Knitting Tools Mona Rummel from Bryson Distributing demonstrates some of the knitting tools on the market today. All tools are available from Bryson Distributing.
	Knitted Lingerie Author of Knitting Lingerie Style, Joan McGowan Michaels is back in the studio with more feminine lingerie garments.
1710	Plimoth Plantation Travel with Shay to the Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and see beautiful pieces of historical embroidery. Also, learn how Plimoth Plantation cares for this small pieces of history.
1710	Embellish Your Knitwear Editor of Interweave Knits magazine Eunny Jang is back in the studio demonstrating how to embellish your knitwear, whether it's embroidery, appliqué, or needle felting, some garments just call for a little extra sparkle. Eunny shows examples of embellished knitwear from Folk Style and Bag Style, both books published by Interweave Press.
1711	Weekend Crochet Top Kathleen Sams from Coats and Clark is back with a Weekend Crochet Top, for crocheters that want to show off their handiwork for casual wear. The materials and pattern that Kathleen demonstrated is available on www.coatsandclark.com.
	Finishing Techniques Rick Mondragon, Editor of Knitter's magazine, visits the studio to demonstrate finishing techniques. Learn how to seam your knitting beautifully from this knitting expert.
	Mastering Crochet Fit Expert knitting and crochet designer and author of Couture Crochet Workshop (Interweave Press) demonstrates the art of mastering fit for crochet designs. This crochet whiz even brings along her graph paper-a true designer.
1712	Bargello Rainbow Art Shay show off Bargello Rainbow art, using glitz thread for a unique, fun design.
	Bargello Expert Welcome Iona Develback, from Rainbow Gallery, our Bargello expert! Iona showcases contemporary Bargello designs.
	TNNA Helping Hands Program Penny Sitler from The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA) bring a teacher and students from Berkshire Middle School along to talk about the Helping Hands Foundation, a mentoring program from TNNA.
1713	Kids Sweater Kathleen Sams from Coats and Clark demonstrates how to knit a Kids Sweater in fun yarns and color combinations. The material Kathleen uses, as well as the pattern, are available online at www.coatsandclark.com.
	Duplicate Stitch Kristin Nicholas, author of Kristin Knits and designer for Westminster Fibers, is back to talk about the duplicate stitch. Learn what this knitting technique can do!
	Felted Pillow Author of Interweave Press title Felt Forward Maggie Pace demonstrates how to make a creative, felted pillow, which uses cut out shapes.

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