Sewing with Nancy
TV's longest-running sewing program continues the tradition of bringing the best in contemporary sewing, quilting and home decorating ideas to viewers. Host Nancy Zieman and her guests share their love of the sewing arts by exploring the latest ideas in one of the country's most popular crafts.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
Solving The Pattern Fitting Puzzle, Part 1 (#2915H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Nancy teaches pattern fitting using her time-tested pivot and slide techniques. Choose the right pattern size, and custom-fit patterns without cutting the original pattern pieces apart. Practice along using free mini-patterns that you can download online. This first episode centers on easily fitting tops, dresses, and skirts.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Sep 26, 2018 -- 4:30pm Remind me
Precut Fabrics for Speedy Projects, Part 1 (#3101H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Unwrap those pretty precut fabric packs and start creating. Nancy and guest, Maria DeGroot, demonstrate how simple stitching and clever cutting can result in a variety of attractive quilt blocks. Learn the Charm Pack Scramble, and then try variations of the Charm Pack Double Scramble blocks. Create the Four's The Charm sashed block.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED 9: Sun, Sep 30, 2018 -- 8:30am Remind me
Solving The Pattern Fitting Puzzle, Part 2 (#2916H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Gain sewing confidence when you learn Nancy's easy pattern fitting techniques. Traditional techniques are set aside and a no-nonsense approach called Pivot and Slide is taught. Once you know the basics as seen in episode one, Nancy shows how to apply these steps to patterns that have multiple pattern pieces.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Oct 3, 2018 -- 4:30pm Remind me
Precut Fabrics for Speedy Projects, Part 2 (#3102H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Unlock the creative potential of the tasteful fabric combinations found in precut bundles. Nancy and guest, Maria DeGroot, transform 10" fabric squares into the stunning Chocolate Cake with Sprinkles Quilt and the beautiful Quarter Log Cabin Quilt, while 5" squares become the Charming Tote.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED 9: Sun, Oct 7, 2018 -- 8:30am Remind me
Cabin Fever Quilts, Part 1 (#2917H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Easily make modern quilt blocks from the traditional Log Cabin quilt blocks. Just as architecture has changed from the original log cabin homes to our modern 21st century homes, quilting has made the same transition. Nancy and guest Natalia Bonner, a self-proclaimed quilting addict, take a fresh approach to quilting, using dramatic colors and sleek lines.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Oct 10, 2018 -- 4:30pm Remind me
Cabin Fever Quilts, Part 2 (#2918H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Discover tricks of modern quilting inspired by the traditional Log Cabin block. You might think that Log Cabin quilt blocks are very predictable-red center block with dark fabric strips added to one side and light strips added to the other. Nancy and guest Natalia Bonner, a modern quilt designer help you discover that with an unconventional approach the expected turns imaginative!
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Oct 17, 2018 -- 4:30pm Remind me
Change Up Patchwork, Part 1 (#2919H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Create different quilt designs from a 4-patch block by changing dimensions and color. Nancy starts this mini-series with a basic quilt block, the time-honored 4-patch design, and details the piecing techniques. Then watch as she changes it up, adjusting the sizes of the 4-patch design and working with modern color options. The results are dramatic, yet the sewing techniques are the same. This is an ideal series for beginner quilters.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Oct 24, 2018 -- 4:30pm Remind me
Precut Fabrics for Speedy Projects, Part 3 (#3103H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Experience the wonderful possibilities of precut fabric packs. See how quickly and easily Nancy and guest, Maria DeGroot, stitch projects like the Quilt & Go Tote and the Strip-by-Strip Reversible Quilt from 2 1/2 inches precut fabric strips. With a little cutting, 10" precut squares transform into the Split and Spin Pinwheel quilt.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED 9: Sun, Oct 28, 2018 -- 8:30am Remind me
Change Up Patchwork, Part 2 (#2920H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Make a Square Within a Square quilt block; then vary the fabric sizes for creative options. Learn to make a Square Within a Square block the traditional way; then change the mix, varying the length of the fabric pieces to stitch a Rectangle Within a Rectangle and a modern Floating Square block. All blocks and quilt designs are made with Nancy's signature streamline quilting techniques.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Oct 31, 2018 -- 4:30pm Remind me
TV Technical Issues
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KQED DT9, Sutro Tower – Mon 8/20 thru Fri 8/24/18
Engineers at Sutro Tower in San Francisco will be doing their annual maintenance work 9am-4pm Mon 8/20 through Fri 8/24. All stations transmitting from Sutro Tower will be dropping to half-power each day, and perhaps moving from main antennas at the top of the tower to auxiliary antennas at the “waist” (middle) of the tower … Continue reading KQED DT9, Sutro Tower – Mon 8/20 thru Fri 8/24/18
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7/27/18: Comcast Ch10 (SD version of KQED Plus)
We are aware that Comcast is not broadcasting KQED Plus, SD version, on Ch 10 throughout most of the Bay Area. There is no problem with KQED’s signal, and the HD version of KQED Plus is still operational on Ch710. KQED Plus is also still available over the air on DT9.2, 54.1 and 25.2. Despite … Continue reading 7/27/18: Comcast Ch10 (SD version of KQED Plus)
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Update 7/27/18: KQET signal restored
DT25.1, 25.2, 25.3, 25.4 UPDATE: Signal restored as of 7:45pm Friday afternoon (original post): KQET’s signal is down due to a break in the 3rd party fiber feed between San Francisco and the uplink reception point at California State University Monterey Bay. The line owner is aware of the issue and working on it.
TV – Transmitter Status
To view previous issues and how they were resolved, go to our TV Technical Issues page.
KQED DTV Channels
KQED 9 / KQET
Channels 9.1, 54.2, 25.1
XFINITY 9 and HD 709
Wave, DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T U-verse:
Channel # may vary, labeled as KQED, or as KQET in the 831 area code.
Outstanding PBS programming, KQED original productions, and more.
All HD programs
KQED Plus / KQEH
Channels 54.1, 9.2, 25.2
XFINITY 10 and HD 710
Wave, DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T U-verse:
Channel # may vary, labeled as KQEH
KQED Plus, formerly KTEH.
Unique programs including the best British dramas, mysteries, and comedies.
PBS Kids
Channel 54.4, 25.4, and 9.4
XFINITY 192 (Monterey/Salinas 372 and Sacramento/Fairfield 391)
Wave: Channel # may vary.
Quality children's programming. Live streaming 24/7 at pbskids.org.
KQED World
Channel 9.3, 54.3 and 25.3
XFINITY 190 Monterey/Salinas 371 and Sacramento/Fairfield 390)
Wave: Channel # may vary.
Thought-provoking television — public affairs,
local and world events, nature, history, and science.