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Dolly Donations to help children in need

Sew To Serve: Dolly Donations

February 21, 2014 WeAllSew

The mission behind Dolly Donations is a simple one; to make a difference in the lives of orphaned children around the world by providing a little comfort and handmade love, one dolly at a time – will you help sew a dolly to serve a child in need? … More

How to Make a Bias Tape Throw Pillow

February 20, 2014 Vanessa Christenson

Classic lines and simple geometry add a distinctive touch to your décor. Have fun with contrasting colors or indulge your fondness for tone-on-tone subtlety. The result is a simple object with striking effect. … More

How to Applique with a Blanket Stitch: Free Video Tutorial

February 20, 2014 WeAllSew

Blanket stitch applique is easy to learn, looks great, and only takes a fraction of the time needed to sew traditional satin stitch applique. Give it a try on your next applique project! … More

Brad Griffies - skating costume designer

Brad Griffies Creates Dresses for USA Olympic Figure Skaters

February 19, 2014 WeAllSew

Nearly everyone loves figure skating – the jumps, the spins, and the oh-so beautiful dresses. Meet Brad Griffies, a skating dress designer who used his BERNINA sewing machines to create beautiful dresses for four skaters competing at the Olympics in Sochi. … More

10 Things I Love About My BERNINA Dealer

February 18, 2014 Amanda Murphy

Ten things I love about my BERNINA dealer, Drusilla Munnell, and the staff of Sew Much Fun in Lowell, NC.
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Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: How to Bind an Edge with a Flat Fell Foot

February 17, 2014 WeAllSew

If there’s a will there’s a way. Determined to find a better way to attach quilt bindings by machine, Kari Carr discovered Lisa Yarost’s “A Woman a Day blog and her “Happy Feet – Quilt Binding Edition” tutorial. … More

Modern Quilt Guild SewDown Portland, a.k.a. “SnowDown,” Slide Show

February 14, 2014 Jo Leichte

What an exciting weekend at SewDown Portland! Nearly eight inches of snow fell on the city, effectively keeping us “snowed-in” at The Nines Hotel. We didn’t care – we were there to SEW! … More

Happy Valentine’s Day from Erika, Alice, and Jo

February 14, 2014 WeAllSew

We love all our WeAllSew fans! Best wishes for a lovely Valentine’s Day 🙂 … More

BERNINA International - button-sew-on-foot-18

How to Sew On a Button with a Sewing Machine: Free Video Tutorial

February 14, 2014 WeAllSew

It’s easy to sew on buttons using your sewing machine… and doesn’t take nearly as long as stitching them by hand. … More

How to Make Juliette’s Namaste Beret and Wrist Warmers

February 13, 2014 Juliette Lanvers

We all know what it’s like to find your most beloved sweater coming out of the wash in a matted, shrunken condition – about five sizes too small! Re-craft the now thicker wool into something you can wear and enjoy again. Add a touch of embroidery and you have a designer exclusive! … More

Heart Quilt - Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel

A Heartfelt Message to Young Quilters

February 12, 2014 WeAllSew

Growing up in North Carolina, I remember watching Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel on UNC-TV, my local PBS station. The series ran for over 30 years, and while the hair and clothing styles are retro, Georgia’s quilting tips and techniques are just as relevant now as they were then. … More

hand embroidery plus decorative machine stitches

Hand Embroidery + Decorative Machine Stitches = Awesome Embellishment!

February 11, 2014 Laura Wasilowski

Hand embroidery and decorative machine stitches play together to add life to Laura Wasiloski’s art quilts. … More

Year: 2014