Mail Organizer by Ashley Johnston

Does your desk eat your mail? Does it disappear into oblivion? The solution is simple. This trendy mail organizer will keep your mail handy until you’re ready to open it… or mail it out. Dress it up with your favorite fabric, add a touch of embroidery, and you have a creative answer to everyday clutter.


Modern Heirloom Dress

The bodice of my Modern Heirloom Dress combines traditional heirloom techniques – lace insertion, entredeux, and Swiss-embroidered trims – with Spanish hemstitching. This technique was easy to stitch with the help of the new Spanish Hemstitch Attachment.


Meet the Experts: Stacy Schyler

Meet Stacy Schlyer, a self-taught sewer who has truly embraced her passion and become an undeniable fabric junkie. Her recent blog posts for WeAllSew include “Mug Rugs,” “Maxi Skirt,” “Eye Spy Bags,” and “Online Fabric Shopping.


Make Yourself at Home! The BERNINA USA WeAllSew Challenge – #2 of 3 – Begins Today!

Get your sewing machines ready, today is the official start of the second WeAllSew Challenge!


Kickin’ Cancer

Our technician, Darren, is a survivor. He was treated for Hodgkins about 8 years ago, and is very involved in Relay for Life. He asked us if we would help him make a quilt for auction, so naturally – we said yes! The theme this year is “Give Cancer the Boot.”


Sew With Knits

Take the Fear Out of Sewing with Knits

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Sewing with knit material, even without a serger, can be a fun and pleasant experience so long as you take your time and keep a few tips and tricks in mind.



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Mudfoot

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Well it is spring . . . and the much-needed rain has arrived here in Texas, but so have the muddy pawprints at my backdoor, where the dogs come in the house. They now have a dedicated “Mudfoot Towel.” This quick and easy project also makes a GREAT gift for any pet lover you know.



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Quilt Police, Take That!

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I learned traditional quilting techniques in courses I took at my local art center. My teacher was adamant that quilts were to be made with cotton fabrics, using cotton threads, and hand quilting was considered better than machine quilting. The Quilt Police took up residence and I started shying away from Traditional Quilting.



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Tea Time Tutorials

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Spring is in the air, and the warm sunny weather is perfect for hosting a small afternoon get-together with a little tea and cookies. We’ve gathered some of our favorite “Tea Time” tutorials and projects from around the web to inspire you to host a little tea party of your own.



This trendy In/Out mail organizer will keep your mail handy until you’re ready to open it… or mail it out.

Mail Organizer by Ashley Johnston

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Does your desk eat your mail? Does it disappear into oblivion? The solution is simple. This trendy mail organizer will keep your mail handy until you’re ready to open it… or mail it out. Dress it up with your favorite fabric, add a touch of embroidery, and you have a creative answer to everyday clutter.



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Sewing with Sherpa

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Stitch up a cozy sherpa jacket for your little girl, and make a matching one for dolly. Kerry’s tips for stitching sherpa make it easy!



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Modern Heirloom Dress

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The bodice of my Modern Heirloom Dress combines traditional heirloom techniques – lace insertion, entredeux, and Swiss-embroidered trims – with Spanish hemstitching. This technique was easy to stitch with the help of the new Spanish Hemstitch Attachment.



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Meet the Experts: Stacy Schyler

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Meet Stacy Schlyer, a self-taught sewer who has truly embraced her passion and become an undeniable fabric junkie. Her recent blog posts for WeAllSew include “Mug Rugs,” “Maxi Skirt,” “Eye Spy Bags,” and “Online Fabric Shopping.



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Make An Apron for Mom

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A handmade apron makes a wonderful gift, especially for Mother’s Day. Here are a handful of our favorite free apron projects and tutorials, including a vintage inspired apron pop bottle cozy!



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Make Yourself at Home! The BERNINA USA WeAllSew Challenge – #2 of 3 – Begins Today!

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Get your sewing machines ready, today is the official start of the second WeAllSew Challenge!