Month: July 2013

Just SEW It! Savvy Seams

July 31, 2013 Susan Beck

Flat seams can be useful to reduce bulk and/or add embellishment. In this month’s Just SEW It! webinar we’ll explore several methods of joining fabrics that go beyond the simple seam while making a beautiful project from silk and linen fabric swatches – great for leftover pieces!
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Software Extravaganza Held at BERNINA Creative Center, Aurora, IL

July 30, 2013 Debbi Lashbrook

Another Software Extravaganza was held at the new BERNINA Creative Center in Aurora, Illinois. Thirty attendees participated in the training and many shared their creative projects with other attendees. … More

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WeAllSew Celebrates Our Loyal Fans

July 30, 2013 WeAllSew

We’ve just reached 54,000 likes on our BERNINA USA Facebook fan page, and that means it’s time for another giveaway! … More

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Laura Wasilowski Meets Her New BERNINA 750 QE

July 29, 2013 Laura Wasilowski

My BERNINA expert, Jan at Stitching on State, patiently guided me through the intuitive menus, encouraged me to push a few buttons, and answered all of my questions knowledgeably. After an hour, I was giddy with delight. The BERNINA 750 QE is one sweet machine! … More

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Congratulations, Krista!

July 28, 2013 WeAllSew

Congratulations to Krista, who’s won a copy of Amanda Murphy’s new Modern Holiday book! … More

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Trending Triangles: Half Square Triangle Roundup

July 26, 2013 WeAllSew

Have you noticed the half square triangle trend in quilting? Part of the popularity of the half square triangle block is the versatility and endless design possibilities with this block. We’ll show you a few different quilts made with half square triangles and share some easy tutorials! … More

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WeAllSew Goes Mobile!

July 25, 2013 WeAllSew

Dear WeAllSew fans, we have great news! WeAllSew is now available for you on the GO! … More

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A Flutter of CutWork Butterflies

July 24, 2013 Debra Rutledge

Imagine cutting the butterflies for this project one by one. How long would it take? Debra’s granddaughter completed this charming butterfly heart – start to finish – in about three hours thanks to a little help from Debra’s embroidery machine. … More

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WeAllSew Celebrates Our Loyal Fans

July 23, 2013 WeAllSew

Wow, we’ve just reached 53,000 likes on our BERNINA USA Facebook fan page, and that means it’s time for another giveaway! … More

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The Sewing Machine Project Welcomes Bhutan Immigrants

July 23, 2013 Gayle Donahue

As Margaret Jankowski reflected on how to appropriately welcome newly-arrived immigrants from Bhutan to Madison, she wondered if they’d be interested in learning to sew by machine. Their culture held a rich tradition of hand-sewing, but machines? Not so much. So she asked and was met with an overwhelming “Yes!” … More

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How to Sew a Teekini Tankini Bikini

July 22, 2013 Jenelle Montilone

Gone are my days of wearing an itty bitty teeny tiny yellow polka dot bikini – yet summer has arrived and the beach calls my name. But who really wants to shop for a new bathing suit? Today I’m going to share a quick and easy teekini tankini bikini (say that 10x fast!) that can be made with materials you already have on hand – two t-shirts, a pair of scissors, elastic, and a needle with thread.
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Sew to Serve Brimming with Love

July 19, 2013 WeAllSew

The volunteer organization Brimming with Love needs help to offer free handmade hats to cancer patients – read about how you can help sew to serve others. … More

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