Donating your used sewing machine to The Sewing Machine Project will help others in less fortunate circumstances get back on thier feet or even become self-sufficient. … More
A few weeks ago I taught a “Holiday Serging & Simple Sewing” webinar, part of our “Just Sew It!” series. I had so much fun prepping and presenting — making gifts and using my serger combines two of my favorite types of sewing! … More
My small quilt group, Designing Women, has undertaken several charity projects, but Days for Girls was quite different than any of our previous endeavors. This worthy group collects and distributes women’s sanitary supplies to women in Third World countries, primarily Africa. … More
When I have a guest that’s staying with me for the first time, I make them a special bath mitt filled with goodies to make them feel special. … More
OESD has an embroidery product that is great for adding just a light touch of dimension to an embroidery project – or ANY project! … More
Have you ever cut snowflakes from folded paper? This is a great way to make Hawaiian Appliqué Blocks. All that cutting can be tedious, so instead of cutting them by hand, let your embroidery machine do it for you! … More
The holidays are just around the corner. Still looking for the perfect gift for you and your loved ones? This season, give the gift of sewing!
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Tomorrow we’re celebrating National Tie One On Day with EllynAnne at Apron Memories! Read all about how this celebration of giving thanks got started and how you can join in. … More
Here’s a quick project to decorate for the holidays! An instant Christmas stool for Santa!
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Having fun at a BERNINA 830LE VIP Retreat this summer – and there are more VIP Retreat weekends coming up this winter! … More
I embroidered a great decorative item for my sewing room using the fabulous Etched Alphabet of the 830 Limited Edition. … More
New babies in the family always bring a joyful noise! And they present the opportunity to make my favorite gift − a baby blanket with matching burp cloths. … More
