June 2015

How to Sew a Pom Pom Scarf

June 29, 2015 Anneliese

Summer is a great time to teach your children to sew, and this scarf is the perfect beginner sewing project. It can be worn by girls or women. It’s a lightweight accessory that can be worn year round. And it can be given away for a one-of-a-kind handmade gift. … More

How to make a Thread Painted Rose Tile Pillow

How to Make a Rose Tile Pillow

June 26, 2015 WeAllSew

This Rose Tile Thread Painted Pillow project comes from our BERNINA Ambassador Terry White, and is reminiscent of early 20th Century Arts and Crafts designs. … More

How to create a Cuff Bracelet

June 24, 2015 Julie Eilber

Here’s a way to have the experience of making one of those haute couture quilted French jackets in an afternoon, by making a little “cuff” bracelet that uses some of the haute couture techniques. And you can make it from scraps! It’s just for fun. … More

BERNINA 4th of July Bunting Tutorial Pinning

How to Sew a 4th of July Bunting

June 22, 2015 Faith Jones

The 4th of July is one of the most popular holidays in our family. It may have something to do … More

How to Keep Thread Spools Organized

June 19, 2015 Erika Mulvenna

Keep your thread stash organized and make your thread last longer with these tips. … More

Stitch Inspiration for Dropcloth Samplers

June 17, 2015 Rebecca Ringquist

You may or may not know that I am a sampler designer, drawing images that get turned into patterns for hand embroidery. Most times, Dropcloth Samplers are stitched by hand, but occasionally stitchers work in a few machine stitches too. … More

Alt Summit Wrap Up and Giveaway

June 16, 2015 Olivia Omega

What a time! I’m still trying to recover from last week’s trip to Salt Lake City to attend the fabulously amazing Altitude Summit, the biggest, baddest creative blogging conference in the country. … More

Woven Collages Tip Using the Seam Gauge

June 15, 2015 Laura Wasilowski

When is the last time you put up a hem? For me it has been years! But I still have this lovely little metal seam gauge that I use on a regular basis. Not for hemming skirts but for weaving fused fabrics. … More

Help our Animal Friends in Times of Need by Doing What We Love!

June 13, 2015 WeAllSew

You can help The Quilt Pattern Magazine sew to serve animals in need by stitching together simple kennel quilts for homeless animals. … More

Mug Rug “In The Hoop” Tutorial

June 12, 2015 Christine Conner

As a BERNINA Brand Ambassador, I wanted to create a bright and cheery “in the hoop” mug rug. This one can be created in about 30 minutes. It can be something you make to brighten someone else’s day, or one that you simply enjoy for yourself! … More

How to Burry Thread Ends on a Quilting Project

How to Bury Your Thread Ends on a Quilting Project

June 9, 2015 WeAllSew

BERNINA Brand Ambassador Renae Allen shares a clever trick on how to bury thread ends which are too short to thread through a needle eye. … More

How to add Appliqué to a Dress

June 8, 2015 Nicole Stevenson

One of the things I love about appliqués is that you can make them out of just about any fabric or shape so they’re versatile enough for pretty much any garment or style. So, next time you’re about to drop off one of your favorite shirts or jeans at the thrift store, think twice and put an appliqué on it! … More

Month: June 2015