Learn how to make this cute little coin purse with simple patchwork and decorative stitch techniques. Materials to Make the Khokhloma Coin Purse Fat eight of Pat Bravo IFL-46304 Fabric A Fat eight of Pat Bravo IFL-46310 Fabric B Fat eight of Pat Bravo IFL-46302 Fabric C Fat eight of Pat Bravo IFL-56301 Fabric D Fat eight of More …
In this exercise, we will use the basic tools in Toolbox and quickly put together a vacation inspired embroidery motif. Featuring: How to create a new file Add an existing embroidery design into the file Duplicate and edit part of the design Add lettering: Plain, with Shape and with Text Box So let’s dive in! More …
Here is a simple project from Pat Delaney of Crabtree Lane Quilts to make for the holidays or anytime you need a quick wrap for a gift of wine or Champagne. I like to make gifts a little more special when I can. But like for everyone, this time of year gets especially busy and I want More …
Making leggings on an Overlocker machine is so fast and easy that I usually make them two pairs at a time. One of my favorite pattern lines for sewing knit garments is Jalie Patterns. This pattern company is a mother daughter team and their patterns have up to 29 sizes in one pattern, which makes More …
Nothing is more fun than dressing up for Halloween! I’ve been dreaming of this Marie Antoinette costume for years, but a lucky find of inexpensive fabric (and my BERNINA 350 PE) finally made it possible. A costume like this, even out of inexpensive polyester upholstery satin and trims can really get pricey. It simply takes More …
Let’s talk about the free hand system! The free hand system (often abbreviated to FHS) is a feature available on most BERNINA machines. The FHS is a bar that locks in on the lower right side on the front of your sewing machine. With just the nudge of your knee, you can raise and lower More …
Hello! I’m Lisa Archer, BERNINA Brand Ambassador and Owner of Pickle Pie Designs. I have a fall project you’re going to love – it’s fast, easy, and creates a boutique decor look for just a few dollars! This year, I’ve noticed tons of decorative pumpkins in stores in a rainbow of colors, and in materials More …
Pojagi is a historic Korean art form of patchwork in both form and function. The International Quilt Study Center & Museum says: “Patchwork pojagi, called chogak po, had many uses. They served to cover, wrap, store, and carry objects in the common person’s activities of daily life. They were used as tablecloths, to deliver a More …
Welcome back to the final pillow in our In Stitches pillow series by Fat Quarter Shop! With October finally upon us, we’re feeling a little batty, in a good way! Our bat applique pillow uses Boo Eek Shriek to usher in our favorite spooky holiday, and we finished it off with some cool spiderweb quilting. More …
GLOWING GHOSTIES When I discovered there was such a thing as “glow in the dark thread” for domestic sewing, I knew some creative projects would appear in my future. Halloween is the perfect time to sew up whimsical decorations, trick or treat totes and costume elements with glow in the dark thread. “Glowing Ghosties” is More …
When you have two 12 inch square blocks stitched together as we do in this month’s Maple Star Block on BERNINA Block Party Block of the Month, it opens a wide range of small projects we can make. I think with this month’s Maple Star blocks, we will make a tablet holder for any tablet More …
When tragedy strikes, the quilting community pulls together to show the best of humanity. Due to the recent tragic events in Las Vegas, various groups are shouldering the tasks of providing comfort and support to those who were affected. Community members have donated blood, raised money for victims, and held candlelight vigils and prayers. Local More …
