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How to Make a Danish Wreath and Banner

December 6, 2012 Juliette Lanvers

The wreath and garland are sewn from gorgeous Danish linen from Stof. They will give your Christmas décor a hint of the great north and an authentic Scandinavian look. The wreath is wrapped in a long strip of bias tape—at the end of the season you can to recycle it for another project. … More

Ruffled Towel Set

December 4, 2012 WeAllSew

Here’s another quick serger project from Ilse Heine – a set of pretty ruffled towels! … More

Deck The Halls For The Holidays

November 30, 2012 WeAllSew

Here at WeAllSew, we love any excuse to sew, and the holidays are no exception. Each Friday from now until the end of the year we’ll be sharing some of our favorite free sewing projects for the holidays – from decorations to deck the halls to quick gifts for loved ones. This week we’re sharing some of our favorite projects to deck out your home with holiday spirit! … More

How to Make Felted Trees

November 22, 2012 Gayle Donahue

This holiday season brings warmth to your décor with these cute felted trees. Whether for a mantel or a table centerpiece, they are the perfect accent to your seasonal decoration.
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“Paint” Your Own Holiday Cards – with Your Embroidery Machine!

November 19, 2012 WeAllSew

It is so fun to “paint” your holiday cards with your embroidery machine and the PaintWork tool! There are so many fun picture-style fonts to download for free that are great sources for holiday graphics. … More

Sew an Apron to Show Your Graditude

November 16, 2012 WeAllSew

This year the day right before Thanksgiving is National Tie One On Day. Give an apron (or wrap an apron around a homemade baked gift) and pass it along to someone in need as a way to give thanks. We’re celebrating by sharing one of our favorite apron projects, the one yard “no-waste” apron. … More

T-Shirt Appliqué With AquaMesh Plus

November 15, 2012 Erika Mulvenna

I just learned this great trick for making some simple t-shirt applique shapes using OESD’s AquaMesh Plus paper-backed adhesive, water-soluble stabilizer! See how I added some shapes to perk up a plain t-shirt scarf, and get a quick how-to for making your own scarf from upcycled tees. … More

Pincushion Ring Tutorial by Trish Preston

November 13, 2012 WeAllSew

Trish Preston from Two Peas In A Pod has put together a tutorial for making handy-dandy ring pincushions in several sizes. They are so cute and clever you won’t want to stop at just making one! … More

Heart Coin Purse by Professor Pincushion for WeAllSew

November 12, 2012 WeAllSew

Loose change and thing- a-ma-bobs can now be rounded up in this sweet and practical coin purse. Shaped like a heart, it utilizes the technique of reverse applique to give it a unique embellishment with contrasting fabrics. This project is a perfect afternoon craft that makes a great gift.
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How to Make Convertible Mittens

November 8, 2012 Stacy Schlyer

The best part about cold weather is fashionable accessories. These mittens will keep your hands cozy and stylish, and flip out of the way when you need your fingers to use your touch phone, keys, etc. It’s a perfect (and clever!) opportunity to reclaim an old sweater. Keep your fingers happy this winter! … More

Pocket Advent Calendar Banner from Stitched

November 6, 2012 WeAllSew

I loved Sweetwater’s House Pocket pattern, but I wasn’t sure how to use the little houses. Then I realized they would be just perfect for an advent calendar! The pockets are just big enough to hold two little treats. The houses were a hit with the kiddos and they look forward to it every year! … More

A Heartfelt Favor

November 5, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

This year I got married to my wonderful husband Dan. Our fairytale wedding was in a castle close to my parent’s home in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. For wedding favors, my thoughts were to combine something handmade (on a BERNINA) with something my guests would cherish forever that would be useful at the same time. … More

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