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Craftcation Video

As promised, here is the video with an overview of what the Craftcation DIY Conference was about, Make – Learn – Meet!

Enjoy!

Yours Alice

Quilting With The Running Stitch

Have you seen the running stitch in quilting lately? This usually utilitarian stitch has been slightly altered to make a beautiful gently waving quilting stitch.

Craftcation, The Makers DIY Conference

For all of you who followed us on Facebook the last four days, I hope you enjoyed the inspirational breeze from Ventura, California, where the second DIY conference Craftcation was held. As the photos speak for themselves, you can tell it was a blast!

WeAllSew Pinterest Fabric Design Contest

Have you ever wanted to become a fabric designer? Joining the likes of Tula Pink and Amy Butler? Starting with a blank canvas and taking your eye for color combinations and patters a step further? Well here is your chance!

YOUR Sunrise Baby Quilts

Thanks for sharing your Sunrise Baby Quilt photos with us! Please post by April 2, 2012 at 11:59:59 Central Time to enter our contest.

A Great Little Helper: The Free Hand System

If you aren’t using your Free Hand System to raise and lower the presser foot of your machine, here’s only some of what you are missing:

Faster Sewing: It has been proven that using the FHS will speed your sewing by 20%. Think of what you could do with that time – a trip to the spa, read a steamy novel, or sew more fun things!

Sunrise Baby Quilt Sew-Along Week 5: Show Us Your Quilt

Last week we completed our instructions for Erika’s Sunrise Baby Quilt, so maybe you’re wondering why we’re posting again for Week 5. Maybe you’re thinking, “I finished my quilt and it’s totally cute! What more is there to do?” Well. We have a surprise for you.

Sew to Serve: The Preemie Project

Volunteers in Iowa help to support newborns in need through The Preemie Project – read about how you can help!

Off to Craftcation in Ventura, California

The DIY Craftcation conference starts tomorrow, and I’m very much looking forward to being there. I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural event last year and was amazed by the three-day indie business and do-it-yourself (DIY) workshop retreat.

Sunrise Baby Quilt: Bind It!

Nearly done! This week Erika has absolutely fabulous instructions for stitching a double-fold, mitered-corner binding to your quilt.