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MAY 2008
Save your
Saturdays for MPT.
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Best of the Joy
of Painting
Saturdays at 7:30am
May 3 Lone Mountain #2317 This
painting provides a fabulous lesson in rocky mountains with a
spectacular forest view.
May 24 Seaside
Harmony #2318 Bob Ross captures a leisurely stroll
along the beach under a burst of glorious clouds.
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Fons
& Porter's Love of Quilting
Saturdays at 6am
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May 3 Mother, May I #1109 Mary
Fons and her mother Marianne teach how to make flying geese
(quilt shown) units using a special ruler and how to join
long strips and strip set units so they come out
even.
May 10 Quilting Log Cabin Quilts #1110
Expert longarm quilter Marilyn Badger teaches a variety of
quilting ideas on Log Cabin quilts. Learn how to mark designs
using a cookie cutter stencil and how to create unique designs
using hand-held guides.
May 17 Wrap It To Go
#1111 See how to customize a cover for any notebook and how to
apply bias binding for a fast finish. Gerald Roy joins us for a
"This Old Quilt" segment.
May 24 Appli-crazy
#1112 Glorianne Cubbage show how to mark Log Cabin quilt designs
using a cookie-cutter stencil and hand-held guides. Marilyn
shows how to use a circle attachment on your sewing machine, use
decorative stitches for applique and cut and join circle
blocks.
May 31 Celebrate A New Star #1113
See how to make a personalized baby quilt. Using a special
ruler, make a patchwork ribbon design that is used in the quilt
center as well as the border. |
Kaye's Quilting
Friends
Saturdays at 6:30am
May 3 Crazy Curves #2110 Elisa
Wilson's unique watermelon quilt is easy to make using her
curved piecing method.
May 24 Kimura Jacket
#2111 Stephanie Kimura demonstrates this one-of-a-kind, elegant
quilted jacket. |
Knit
& Crochet Today
Saturdays at 8am
May 3 Granny Squares, Motifs,
Flowers #108 Learn how to turn granny squares into an
adorable bolero sweater and how to make both knit and crochet
flowers. Interview: designer Erica Knight.
May 24
Tunisian/Hairpin Scarf #109 Stitch diva Jennifer Hansen
explains the ins and outs of hairpin lace and tunisian crochet.
Also, take a trip to the "Knit Out-Crochet" fashion
show.
Download
free Morning Glory Afghan pattern
(shown). |
Sewing
With Nancy
Saturdays at 7am
May 3 Cotton Theory Quilting With
Traditional Blocks #2122 Nancy teams up with
reversible quilting expert Betty Cotton to continue exploring
how to quilt first and assemble second. Use any quilt blocks,
even antique blocks that Grandma didn't finish, to assemble and
complete a reversible quilt. (Premiere)
May 24 Sip 'n
Sew #2123 With guest Diane Dhein, learn to sew a
collection of unique hand-crafted gifts that have been paired
with delightful beverage recipes. (Premiere)
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NOW through THURSDAY, MAY 8
Watch Thursday, May
8, 7-7:30PM
MPT'S SPRING INTO SUMMER ONLINE AUCTION
For auction highlights and details, stay tuned to
MPT on-air May 8 at 7-7:30pm and online through
May 8.
Discover vacations, dining, jewelry, romantic
getaways, theater and music. Find one-of-a-kind experiences,
your perfect Mother's Day gifts and more! Proceeds support MPT's
quality programming, local productions and outreach projects.
Here's a sampling of the many unique items up for
bid:
 The
Friendship Tour 2008: 6-night adventure for two in
the United Kingdom includes three nights each in two of
Britain's Heritage Cities' seven destinations. The Friendship
Tour is designed for travelers eager to explore Great Britain on
their own terms. Donors: Visit Britain; American
Airlines, official airline of the 2008 Friendship Tour;
BritRail; The York Marriott; Charingworth Manor, Stratford;
Britain's Heritage Cities.
 Paradise
Bay Villa Resort & Spa Grenada: 8-day/7-night
secluded Caribbean adventure for 2 includes hillside Jacuzzi
Villa Suite with ocean and rain-forest views, 7-course gourmet
brunch, 4 massages per person, island tour and walks,
whale/dolphin-watching excursion or catamaran sailing -- all in
a carbon-neutral vacation program.
 Opera
Lovers' Dream: Enjoy a full subscription for 2 to
the Washington National Opera (orchestra seats, Series C);
1-year subscription to Washington National Opera's biannual and
monthly newsletters, 1 full set of CD commentaries and season
pass to Members' Lounge.
 JW
Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina, Honolulu,
Hawaii: 7-day/6-night stay for 2 in a breathtaking
ocean-view room on the sunny western shore of Oahu. The
luxurious oceanfront resort is situated on a pristine lagoon on
640 acres of white sand, swaying palms and azure sky. Enjoy
elegant style and exotic pleasures.
 Waikiki
Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Honolulu, Hawaii:
7-day/6-night stay for 2 in a beautiful ocean-view room. Enjoy
warm and friendly aloha service, panoramic view of Diamond Head
and Waikiki Beach, a world-class spa, six restaurants and
lounges, live authentic Hawaiian music and endless shopping.
 Beaches
Resorts/Sesame Street WonderFALL: 4-day/3-night
stay for family of 4 to one of four Beaches family resorts
located in Jamaica or Turks & Caicos, includes welcome gift
pack, all meals, world-class gourmet dining, anytime snacks,
unlimited premium drinks, Red Lane Spa, land and water sports,
supervised kids' camps, and nightly entertainment including
stage shows with Elmo and friends.
 Cabot
Creamery: Cabot Cheese Gift Boxes from the farm
families who own Cabot Creamery Cooperative include
award-winning naturally aged cheddars, wooden cutting board and
embroidered apron.
 Frederick
Remington Sculptures from Mt. Airy Alpaca Company:
Bid on one or all four Frederick Remington bronze sculptures.
The original museum-size sculptures include "Rattlesnake,"
"Scalp," "Mountain Man" and "Wicked Pony" (shown). From
www.MountAiryAlpacas.com , producers of the Alpaca Care for
Beginners DVD
 Rheem
Tankless Water Heater & Aztec Plumbing &
Heating: Never run out of hot water again! The new
on-demand Rheem Tankless Water Heaters meet the needs of your
family's lifestyle with the convenience of never-ending hot
water. Aztec Plumbing & Heating professionally installs for
you.
 Martin
6-string Acoustic Guitar with Rich, Full, Mellow
Sound
 One
Year Service Contract ~ BGE Smart Service Home
Comfort
 Heirloom
Portrait by Charles Jablow Photography
 Creativity
Course for Children at Maryland Institute College of
Art
 Tiger-Eye,
Silver & Fresh-Water Pearl Necklace by Shepherdess
Designs
 Classic Coach Handbag, Red
or Black
 Learn
to paint with Bob Ross Master Kit, DVDs &
Book
 Ballroom
Dance Survival Course for 2 ~ Towson Dance Studio
 Let's
Dish ~ Create or Order Four Family-Friendly Meals: Ta-daa!
Dinner
 Flowers
& Fancies - $100 Gift Certificate
and much, much more at auction.mpt.org
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