Quilts of Valor and Operation Sew Thankful
The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. … More
There are many different Holiday celebrations throughout the winter season besides Christmas! Today we’re celebrating a few of these joyous winter Holidays with a handful of handmade decorations and gifts. … More
The simple appliqué design of this pretty pillow cover evokes thoughts of winter – snow, evergreens, holidays, and being snug and warm by the fire while cold winds blow outside.
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Echo quilting is a lovely way to enhance an applique or embroidery design. Nina McVeigh describes two basic methods for this technique: Letting the machine feed the fabric, or using free-motion stitching. … More
We think this cheery little elf is much cuter than the one who sits on shelves! Prop this adorable Santa’s helper next to your sewing machine. If you’re lucky, he might even use a little magic to do some stitching while you sleep! … More
Need a quick way to finish the outer edge of a book cover, bag, or wall hanging? This simple couching method uses a 4 mm-6 mm cord and can be sewn to an edge that is finished (faced or lined), folded, or has two or more layers of raw edges. … More
Do you realize that Christmas is barely eight weeks away? Fill each yoyo “pouch” of this Counting Down to Christmas Calendar with candy or other small treats, to be opened one each day starting with December 1. When all the treats are gone it’s Christmas Eve!
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Welcome to the third and final week of our Chandelier Quilt-Along with Lee Heinrich. This week we’ll add the small diamonds at the end of each row and complete the piecing of the quilt top, then quilt it using a machine-sewn scallop design. … More