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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

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

Sew to Serve: Threads of Love

January 31, 2014 WeAllSew

Threads of Love Foundation is dedicated to providing clothing, blankets, and other articles handmade with love for families with tiny, premature or sick infants in hospital. Find out how you can help by sewing to serve others! … More

Pipes challenge quilt by Georgia Bonesteel

Four Approaches to a “Pipes and Piping” Quilt Challenge

January 29, 2014 WeAllSew

Have you ever taken part in a quilt challenge? Here are entries made by four different artists – Georgia Bonesteel, Connie Brown, Janice Maddox, and Judy Simmons – for a pipes and piping-themed challenge. … More

What Makes a Successful “Art Quilt”? The “WOW” Factor.

January 28, 2014 WeAllSew

Kerby Smith photographed Georgia Bonesteel’s “Pipes” quilt at a recent BERNINA Ambassador retreat, which prompted this post on attributes of a successful “art quilt.” … More

Indygo Junction's Stitched Style Blog Tour

Giveaway! Indygo Junction’s NEW Stitched Style Book

January 21, 2014 WeAllSew

Welcome to Day #8 of the Indygo Junction “Stitched Style” Blog Tour! … More

On the Road with Sarah Vedeler - Quilt Retreat

A Day in the Life of a Traveling Teacher

January 20, 2014 WeAllSew

Have you ever wondered what it must be like to teach “on the road” sewing and quilting classes? Sarah Vedeler, quilt and embroidery designer, gives us a glimpse into her busy schedule…….. – Jo … More

Sew to Serve: The Heart Pillow Project

January 17, 2014 WeAllSew

The Heart Pillow Project was created to help ease the pain of breast Cancer Patients. Read about how you can help Sew to Serve others by sewing heart shaped pillows. … More

BERNINA Creativity Center - classroom video screen

Georgia Bonesteel Visits the BERNINA Creative Center

January 8, 2014 WeAllSew

Georgia Bonesteel – of the Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel public television shows and books – visited the BERNINA Creative Center during December’s Ambassadors Reunion in Aurora, IL. … More

How To “Quilt Red” To Sew To Serve Others

January 3, 2014 WeAllSew

Quilt Red was organized by both quilters and quilt shop owners as a way to work together to spread the message of the importance of women’s heart health. Read more about Quilt Red and learn how you can help! … More

Swiss Holiday Greetings! And a New DesignWorks Collection Sneak Peek

January 2, 2014 Jennifer Gigas

Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year from Steckborn, Switzerland, home of the BERNINA factory! … More

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