Tote bags are so popular these days, and sometimes you end up with a pile of plain totes in the back of a closet. We have some great tips for giving an old tote some new life. … More
I taught a group of young ladies to create what I call The Hive Pillow. Using fusible web, we ironed hexagons of scrap fabric onto backgrounds, creating a spin on the traditional Grandmother’s Fabric Garden. … More
This monogrammed pillow is constructed from two placemats sewn back to back and stuffed with polyester fiberfill. The new OESD Sterling Monogram design collection #010 is PERFECT for adding a special monogram to this project. … More
See how Debbie Lashbrook uses the BERNINA Embroidery Software to create a one-of-a-kind baby gift. … More
As the weather is changing, I have been quickly serging together a fall/winter wardrobe. One of my favorite tricks is to find a great sweater dress (secondhand) and cut it up, then remake it into a sweater and a scarf! … More
This project was SO much fun — from ordinary to extraordinary with OESD’s Men’s Fashion design collection #12260, BERNINA Embroidery Software 6, and the BERNINA CutWork Accessory and Software. … More
There’s a new pattern that has recently been posted for My Label. The Pullover pattern features a V-neck with inset raglan sleeves and front insets … More
BERNINA National Artisan, textile artist Karen Spector, recently hosted boy scouts from Troop 321 and taught basic sewing techniques on the BERNINA aurora 440QE. The scouts created a dozen fleece-lined dog and cat beds for Pets in Need, a local animal shelter! … More
I am having the most fun with the BERNINA CutWork Tool & Software lately! See what I’ve been stitching up! … More
I have always loved making soft toys, and when we got our new grandson I had a chance to make some more! … More
I love making custom receiving blankets for friends expecting a baby, and they have always really loved getting them. Not only are these easy-as-pie gifts to stitch up, but small prints and plain colors are perfect blank canvases for embroidery. … More
I discovered a quick trick to make oversized T’s into flattering maternity T’s! … More
