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Quilt Police, Take That!

May 14, 2012 Melanie Testa

I learned traditional quilting techniques in courses I took at my local art center. My teacher was adamant that quilts were to be made with cotton fabrics, using cotton threads, and hand quilting was considered better than machine quilting. The Quilt Police took up residence and I started shying away from Traditional Quilting. … More

Modern Heirloom Dress

May 8, 2012 Elva Mungai

The bodice of my Modern Heirloom Dress combines traditional heirloom techniques – lace insertion, entredeux, and Swiss-embroidered trims – with Spanish hemstitching. This technique was easy to stitch with the help of the new Spanish Hemstitch Attachment. … More

Meet the Experts: Stacy Schyler

May 7, 2012 Stacy Schlyer

Meet Stacy Schlyer, a self-taught sewer who has truly embraced her passion and become an undeniable fabric junkie. Her recent blog posts for WeAllSew include “Mug Rugs,” “Maxi Skirt,” “Eye Spy Bags,” and “Online Fabric Shopping. … More

Make Yourself at Home! The BERNINA USA WeAllSew Challenge – #2 of 3 – Begins Today!

May 3, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Get your sewing machines ready, today is the official start of the second WeAllSew Challenge! … More

AQS Paducah Quilt Show 2012

May 3, 2012 Erika Mulvenna

This past weekend was my first ever trip to the American Quilter’s Society Show and Contest in Paducah, Kentucky. As I walked around the show, I noticed a few trends that really sparked my interest, read all about it! … More

Kickin’ Cancer

May 2, 2012 WeAllSew

Our technician, Darren, is a survivor. He was treated for Hodgkins about 8 years ago, and is very involved in Relay for Life. He asked us if we would help him make a quilt for auction, so naturally – we said yes! The theme this year is “Give Cancer the Boot.” … More

Meet Dress Upcycle Challenge Winner Erin Walker!

April 28, 2012 WeAllSew

It’s hard to believe my stroll into Beatnik Betty’s would turn out like this!! When BERNINA staff suggested I send a picture of my sewing room, I actually laughed out loud. My sewing room consists of an overcrowded and un-organized craft closet, and an old table my 2-year-old uses for crafts in our office/playroom! … More

Go Team!

April 23, 2012 Amanda Whitlatch

BERNINA Cutwork Software makes it so quick and easy to add custom applique to a garment. We were on our way … More

Sew to Celebrate Earth Day!

April 21, 2012 WeAllSew

Celebrate Earth Day this year by using your sewing skills to reuse, recycle, and repurpose. We’ve pulled together a sampling … More

Stitch a Simple Spring Top

April 20, 2012 WeAllSew

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows you how she created a soft, simple and stylish top – and shows you how you can make one, too! … More

“Sushi for Breakfast”

April 17, 2012 WeAllSew

This neat little piece – “Sushi for Breakfast” – is by Jen Swearington, artist, textile and clothing designer, and BERNINA Artisan. … More

Meet the Experts: Juliette Lanvers

April 9, 2012 Juliette Lanvers

Meet Juliette Lanvers, sewing instructor, pattern designer and WeAllSew blogger. Her recent blog posts include the Heirloom Table Topper tutorial and the Red Halloween Cape. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband, her young son and two rather large cats. … More

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