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Quilting with QuiltMotion

August 9, 2012 Debra Rutledge

It’s so easy to complete a quilt using QuiltMotion for BERNINA Software! Just select a pantograph pattern, set it for the size of your quilt, print it, and then load your quilt on the frame and quilt it. Since my quilt is only about 23″ square, the quilting was completed in no time! … More

Let’s Go to Camp!

August 8, 2012 WeAllSew

Take a peek at some of the summer sewing camps at Elegant Stitches in Cary, NC. Don’t they just make you want to take a little vacation and go to sewing camp? … More

Monogrammed Necklaces – on Wood!

August 7, 2012 Rachel Faucett

This crafty superstar, the BERNINA 580 E (A.K.A. the E around my house), stitches through wood, metal, paper, canvas, and pretty much anything you can dream up. I’ll walk you step by step through this hip little embroidered project. … More

Holiday Banner

August 4, 2012 WeAllSew

It’s August! Do you know what you’re sewing for the holidays? Ornaments, place settings, quilts, totes, special outfits… Many of … More

Through the Needle ONLINE #13 – Free Sewing Magazine!

August 4, 2012 Jo Leichte

August. It’s too hot to go outside, so what is there to do? Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in your favorite tea or lemonade, and sit down with the latest Through the Needle ONLINE magazine, Issue #13. … More

Quilts From the Heart Sews to Serve Others

August 3, 2012 WeAllSew

Quilts From the Heart is a nonprofit organization in western Washington State sewing to serve those in need. … More

How to Make a Doll Belt – With Liberty Jane

August 2, 2012 Cinnamon Miles

Sassy comes in small packages. Accessorize your dolls for every occasion with these stylish, quick-to-make belts. Jazz it up with rhinestones and play with fancy fabrics like suede or vinyl. Dress it up with a snazzy buckle and voilà! ‒ your doll is ready for the runway. Because dolls dress up, too, you know! … More

Best Interfacing for Bags and Purses

August 1, 2012 WeAllSew

Have you ever wondered which interfacing to use when stitching up a big bag, a purse, or a little pouch? Sara from Sew Sweetness shares some wisdom about which interfacings work best for which bag applications. … More

Mary Bivins – Challenge #2 Winner

July 31, 2012 WeAllSew

Mary Bivens, winner of our WeAllSew Challenge #2: “When I first heard about the contest and what the theme was, my grandmother’s wing back chair immediately came to mind. What a great opportunity to have some fun in a contest and finally give my grandmother’s chair the TLC that it was long overdue.” … More

Freeform Lace Shaping Without Pins

July 30, 2012 Ed Roux

The very first heirloom technique I used on my Christina christening gown was to shape French insertion lace into stylized diamond scallops for the batiste main skirt. Initially, I used the traditional method of shaping French insertion lace over lace shaping templates, but eventually I opted for the streamlined techniques shown in this post. … More

Make A Handy Bag Holder

July 27, 2012 WeAllSew

If you have ever found yourself in need of a trash bag while out on a picnic or travelling in the car, then you need to stitch up one of these! … More

Meet the Expert: Rachel Faucett

July 26, 2012 Rachel Faucett

Meet Rachel Faucett, WeAllSew’s newest Expert, and author of Handmade Charlotte, a design and style site focused on kids and their families. … More

Year: 2012