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Mary Bivins – Challenge #2 Winner

July 31, 2012 WeAllSew

Mary Bivens, winner of our WeAllSew Challenge #2: “When I first heard about the contest and what the theme was, my grandmother’s wing back chair immediately came to mind. What a great opportunity to have some fun in a contest and finally give my grandmother’s chair the TLC that it was long overdue.” … More

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Sweet Sundress

July 25, 2012 WeAllSew

WeAllSew reader Christine Fuller made this adorable dress for her 2-year-old granddaughter. … More

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“Chocolate Delight” by Jenny Raymond

July 24, 2012 WeAllSew

Jenny Raymond, quilt artist, author, speajer, teacher and BERNINA National Artisan describes her “Chocolate Delight” ensemble, an embroidered jacket and skirt which has been juried into the International Quilt Association’s 2012 show. … More

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Sew to Serve Children With Benjamin Smiles

July 20, 2012 WeAllSew

Benjamin Smiles is dedicated to bringing smiles to children in need through donations of bright and cheerful handmade pillows. Find a free pattern for making a special Benjamin Smiles pillow at the website. … More

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New Use for “Undergrown” Shorts

July 18, 2012 WeAllSew

A WeAllSew reader recently recycled a pair of shorts she “undergrew” (this is the opposite of “outgrew”). She lost weight and took a pair of her old shorts and made a small purse to accommodate her cell phone, keys, and wallet. … More

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SteamPunk Mixed Media Upcycle

July 17, 2012 WeAllSew

This is my favorite type of project: fast, fun, and very forgiving. Start to finish, 3 hours!
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CREATE 2012

July 16, 2012 Debbie Cacciamani

Deb Cacciamano sent some photos from the recent CREATE mixed media retreat in Irvine, California. Don’t you wish you’d been there? Check out the CREATE website for info on upcoming retreats in New Jersey and Chicago!
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Sensational Flowers!

July 11, 2012 Mary Beck

Loved the pillow on the blog by Debbie C.! She was at our shop recently for a “Sewing Outside the Box” event and showed those. Very cool.

So I borrowed her idea and put it on a tote bag.
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LOVE Letters

July 9, 2012 Mary Beck

Lunch Box Quilts just released their new Love Letters applique pattern. I’m not ambitious enough (right now) to make the whole quilt, but the pattern includes directions for this smaller wallhanging. Don’t you just love the details in the letters? … More

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HeartStrings Quilt Project

July 6, 2012 WeAllSew

HeartStrings Quilt Project is an online network of quilters sewing to serve local charitable organizations through quilting. Join in and sew to serve those in need. … More

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BERNINA 830 Shines at HMQS

July 3, 2012 WeAllSew

Renae Allen’s students at HMQS (Home Machine Quilting Show) loved sewing on BERNINA 830 sewing machines for her Feather Fundamentals and Patriot Dream classes. Read more for a list of their favorite features! … More

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Sylvia Einstein Quilts at ArtQuilt Gallery•NYC

July 2, 2012 WeAllSew

Please join us for the opening of Sylvia Einstein’s “Let Fabric Speak” exhibit here at The ArtQuilt Gallery•NYC. This will take place on Monday, July 9, from 6 to 7:30 pm. Sylvia will be coming from her Boston-area home to join us that night.
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