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Quilting Kari Carr’s “Straight & Narrow” Quilt

May 2, 2013 WeAllSew

Were you inspired by Erika’s Sunrise Baby Quilt? Then I think you’ll like this “Straight & Narrow” quilt as well. Kari Carr of New Leaf Stitches provides a free quilt pattern and shows us how to combine stitches on the BERNINA 550 QE and use them for a nifty variation on traditional straight-line quilting.
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Hot/Cold Neck Wrap for WeAllSew by Professor Pincushion

April 25, 2013 WeAllSew

Sore neck? The last thing you need is a complicated sewing project. The solution? This quick and easy wrap filled with rice and lavender. Hot or cold, its calming scent will bring relief to your neck and shoulders. Make several to give away, but keep one for yourself and remember to take time to relax. … More

Meet Melissa Mortenson of Polka Dot Chair

April 23, 2013 Melissa Mortenson

My name is Melissa Mortenson and I blog at the Polka Dot Chair. I am very excited to be working with Bernina, I love new adventures!
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Happy Earth Day 2013! Upcycled T-Shirt Sleeve Drawstring Pouch

April 22, 2013 Jo Leichte

I was looking for an appropriate post for Earth Day, and then Jenelle over at TrashN2Tees told me about these little bags she makes out of t-shirt sleeves. Super idea! I pulled a pretty purple sleeve out of my stash of deconstructed t-shirts and 20 minutes later I had this cute little pouch! … More

How to Make The Artsy Bag with Free-motion Flowers

April 18, 2013 Pat Bravo

Floral impressions meet practicality. Stitch up this special purse and treat yourself to a great fashion add-on, a perfect canvas for free-motion stitching or any type of embellishment. Let your artistic side out of the bag. Useful has never been so beautiful.
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Chevron Fever

April 12, 2013 WeAllSew

While a single chevron is a V shape made with a line or a stripe, rows of chevrons next to each other create zigzags. And, these repeating chevrons have been turning up in all kinds of sewing projects lately – here are some of my favorites! … More

How to Sew a Makeup Brush Roll-Up

April 11, 2013 Mimi G.

With just a few straight lines of stitches you can make this perfect gift for yourself, friends, and family. This is a great project for beginning sewists. … More

Easter Table Topper

April 3, 2013 WeAllSew

Bonnie Kimbrough sent this photo of her super-cute Easter table topper, made from Amanda Murphy’s free tutorial. Bonnie’s new to free-motion quilting; This is a nice project for practicing free-motion stitching skills, as the stitches don’t need to follow any particular line or design. Great job, Bonnie! … More

Sunrise Baby Quilt Week 6: Last Call for Entries

April 2, 2013 WeAllSew

You still have a few hours to enter your photo in our Sunrise Baby Quilt contest, but you’ll have to stitch quickly! Send a picture of your completed quilt to us at [email protected] before 11:59:59 Central. We’ll post them Wednesday, April 3, and announce a winner next week. … More

Just SEW It Webinar: Company’s Coming

April 1, 2013 WeAllSew

Get your guest room ready for special visitors using your sewing machine, a little fabric, and a lot of ingenuity. Beginner-friendly projects include simple-to-make pillows, a thoughtful bedside basket, and a felted mug rug. … More

Sunrise Baby Quilt Sew-Along Week 5: Show Us Your Quilt

March 26, 2013 WeAllSew

Last week we completed our instructions for Erika’s Sunrise Baby Quilt, so maybe you’re wondering why we’re posting again for Week 5. Maybe you’re thinking, “I finished my quilt and it’s totally cute! What more is there to do?” Well. We have a surprise for you. … More

Sunrise Baby Quilt: Bind It!

March 19, 2013 Erika Mulvenna

Nearly done! This week Erika has absolutely fabulous instructions for stitching a double-fold, mitered-corner binding to your quilt. … More

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