Footprint Flip-Flop Quilt

I made this “Flip Flop” quilt a number of years ago. My son Matthew’s friend Alexis came over to help me make the quilt. We painted her feet and it did take a couple of tries but we were able to put them on the material without too many imperfections.


Embroidered Circle Skirt by Ashley Johnston for WeAllSew

To make a fashion classic for the next generation: Start with a simple, classic shape: The Circle. Add a touch of floral embroidery. Put a fun new spin on a junior fashion. …and your little one is ready for the runway.


Modern Blossoms for Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! I’m so excited to be guest-blogging for We All Sew today because I have something I can’t wait to share. My first embroidery collection, Modern Blossoms, is coming out in just a couple of weeks at Quilt Market! You know that I’m a huge fan of the B 580 and all things BERNINA so naturally I’m very excited.


Guatemalan Textiles

Linda C. Teufel documented her recent trip to Guatemala with thousands of gorgeous photographs. Here she tells about some of the beautiful textiles and quilts she saw. So much color! You’ll also want to check out her blog at http://dragonthreadsopenbook.blogspot.com/


Hot/Cold Neck Wrap for WeAllSew by Professor Pincushion

Sore neck? The last thing you need is a complicated sewing project. The solution? This quick and easy wrap filled with rice and lavender. Hot or cold, its calming scent will bring relief to your neck and shoulders. Make several to give away, but keep one for yourself and remember to take time to relax.


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My Quilt is on QUILTY!

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This past winter I was approached by Mary Fons about bringing in one of my quilts to the set of Quilty, and you can see this special episode of “This is My Quilt” right now!



Footprint Flip-Flop Quilt by Tari Intardonato - #sew #quilt #paint #fun #kid #sewing with children #weallsew

Footprint Flip-Flop Quilt

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I made this “Flip Flop” quilt a number of years ago. My son Matthew’s friend Alexis came over to help me make the quilt. We painted her feet and it did take a couple of tries but we were able to put them on the material without too many imperfections.



Summer of No Pants Challenge 2013 #sew #diy #contest #bernina #weallsew

Summer of No Pants 2013

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Hello, WeAllSew readers! I’m Marigold from a little blog on the other side of the Internet called Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky!, and I’m here to invite you to take off your pants with me. What’s that? You’re not that kind of girl? Well, hang on and let me explain…



meet michelle jensen of Mixi Heart #sew #diy #project #tutorial #weallsew

Meet Michelle Jensen of Mixi Heart

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Hi there! I am Michelle Jensen of Mixi Heart (www.MixiHeart.com). I am a pattern designer and long-arm quilter. Though I was exposed to very little sewing when younger, I have a passion today as if I have been in the sewing world all along. I love to quilt!!!



Paintwork Fleur-de-lis #bernina #sew #embroidery #paint #draw #graphic #image

Using Picture Fonts with PaintWork

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In my experiments with the PaintWork Tool and Software I have getting my graphics from “picture fonts” or “dingbat fonts.” There are so many available, and they are free!



bernina creative center #sew #classes #retreats #sew #quilt #embroidery #weallsew

BERNINA of America’s New Creative Center is Open!

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BEERNINA of America’s new Creative Center is a place for sewing enthusiasts to meet with their peeps that share the same passion, creating and advancing their skills in hands-on sewing, embroidery and quilting sessions. Where is it, you ask? Right across our corporate offices in Aurora, Illinois.



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Sew to Serve with Bumble Beans Basics

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Victoria Findlay Wolfe began quilting to serve others through her Bumble Beans Basics project. Over 700 quilts later, Bumble Beans Basics continues to help those in need – see what you can do to join in and sew to serve others!



Embroidered Circle Skirt by Ashley Johnston for WeAllSew #sew #tutorial #free project #skirt #circle #embroidery

Embroidered Circle Skirt by Ashley Johnston for WeAllSew

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To make a fashion classic for the next generation: Start with a simple, classic shape: The Circle. Add a touch of floral embroidery. Put a fun new spin on a junior fashion. …and your little one is ready for the runway.



Gypsy Bitty Buddy on BERNINA Free Hand System Lever #sew #organize #studio #workroom #diy #notions

Keeping My Newly-Organized Sewing Space Neat and Tidy

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In my quest to keep my newly made over sewing space clean and organized, I recently discovered a small little product that will help me do just that. The Gypsy Bitty Buddy, a collapsible little nylon trash can you can use in your sewing room or take with you when you go to classes.



The Makerie #sew #quilt #patchwork #retreat #weallsew

Take Us Back to The Makerie, Please!

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The BERNINA team was thrilled to spend a beautiful Friday and Saturday at Chautauqua Park in Boulder, CO for The Makerie retreat – three days filled with sewing, quilting, relaxing, and yes, more sewing. Almost 20 BERNINA 350 PE’s stitched away for two days straight, joined by women from all over the wor