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Quilting with QuiltMotion

August 9, 2012 Debra Rutledge

It’s so easy to complete a quilt using QuiltMotion for BERNINA Software! Just select a pantograph pattern, set it for the size of your quilt, print it, and then load your quilt on the frame and quilt it. Since my quilt is only about 23″ square, the quilting was completed in no time! … More

Let’s Go to Camp!

August 8, 2012 WeAllSew

Take a peek at some of the summer sewing camps at Elegant Stitches in Cary, NC. Don’t they just make you want to take a little vacation and go to sewing camp? … More

Holiday Banner

August 4, 2012 WeAllSew

It’s August! Do you know what you’re sewing for the holidays? Ornaments, place settings, quilts, totes, special outfits… Many of … More

Quilts From the Heart Sews to Serve Others

August 3, 2012 WeAllSew

Quilts From the Heart is a nonprofit organization in western Washington State sewing to serve those in need. … More

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

Sweet Sundress

July 25, 2012 WeAllSew

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

“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

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

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

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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