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DIY Christmas Elf

October 30, 2014 Jessica Abbott

We think this cheery little elf is much cuter than the one who sits on shelves! Prop this adorable Santa’s helper next to your sewing machine. If you’re lucky, he might even use a little magic to do some stitching while you sleep! … More

Chandelier Quilt Along: Week Three – Quilting

October 27, 2014 Lee Heinrich

Welcome to the third and final week of our Chandelier Quilt-Along with Lee Heinrich. This week we’ll add the small diamonds at the end of each row and complete the piecing of the quilt top, then quilt it using a machine-sewn scallop design. … More

DIY Color-blocked Candy Corn Pillowcase

October 25, 2014 Anneliese

Make a pair of candy corn pillowcases to celebrate Halloween! … More

DIY Happy Jack Door Hanger

October 23, 2014 WeAllSew

Here’s a super fun and simple fabric pumpkin painting project to embellish with free-motion stitching. No carving required. … More

Chandelier Quilt Along: Week Two – Make the Blocks

October 20, 2014 Lee Heinrich

It’s Week 2 of our quilt-along with Lee Heinrich. This week we assemble the blocks for our Chandelier Quilt. … More

How To Decorate For Fall with DIY Fabric Leaves

October 17, 2014 WeAllSew

What better way to decorate your home for fall than with do-it-yourself fall leaves? We’ve gathered together our favorite fabric fall leaf tutorials, including how to make your own simple leaves from fabrics – and what to do with them. … More

How to Digitize Your Own Split Letter Monograms

October 16, 2014 WeAllSew

It’s surprisingly easy to digitize your own split-letter monogram following Rhea Lucovsky’s excellent instructions. Stitch them on pillows, burlap or linen for framing, blankets, and more for personalized gifts that are sure to be treasured. … More

Chandelier Quilt-Along: Week One – Fabric Requirements and Cutting Instructions

October 13, 2014 Lee Heinrich

Join Lee Heinrich of Freshly Pieced for Week One of our Chandelier Quilt-Along. … More

How to Make a Whimsy House Art Quilt

October 9, 2014 WeAllSew

Have fun making this free-flowing whimsy house art quilt that teaches a little bit about design, color selection, and free-motion machine quilting. … More

DIY Handcrafted Halloween

October 3, 2014 WeAllSew

Halloween is just around the corner, and we’ve gathered our favorite fun and spooky links for handmade Halloween projects! … More

DIY Adjustable Patchwork Camera Strap

October 2, 2014 Nicole Stevenson

We all have little pieces of fabric we can’t bear to throw away – scraps that remind us of special people or events, or that just make us happy for no reason at all. This strap is the perfect way to turn them into something functional that you’ll enjoy every time you use your camera. … More

DIY Free-Motion “Faceted Fabric” Panel iPad or Tablet Cover

September 30, 2014 WeAllSew

Turn a pile of fabric scraps into a shimmering faceted panel evocative of quartz and opal crystals, then use it to make a padded cover for your iPad or tablet. … More

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