I’ve been thinking about this quote, “When was the last time (you) felt truly light, joyous and—yes—creative in (your) skin?” from Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Big Magic a lot lately. This is the busiest season of the year for my work and times when I feel light and joyous don’t happen as often I’d like. I’m More …
Hi, it’s Minki from Minki’s Work Table. I am an author of Sew Illustrated and a new fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs. Today I would like to share one of my tricky ways to transfer designs on the fabric—Using stamps! I machine stitched this hoop art using my Sew Very Happy stamp set that I designed More …
I am an irrepressible collector, and I can’t seem to leave a rummage sale without at least one or two embroidered linens. Often, they’ve got stains, but usually the embroidered part (or at least SOME of the embroidered parts) are spared, making them the perfect material for collage and applique. For this little pillow project, I used More …
Do you have some shirts you love that don’t fit loosely enough over your hips, or are in need of a little extra style? Follow tailor Dominique Jernigan from 7th Bone Tailoring as she adds a stylish zipper to an existing sweatshirt. This is a great way to add a fun detail and extra room More …
Hello, it’s Minki from Minki’s Worktable. I would like to share my pincushion story today. My very first attempt for this stuffed mini cushion was almost 4 years ago. I wanted to use a basket full of pretty fabric scraps and my sewing illustration technique. So I started to draw little images I could think of More …
When I saw Block 2 of the BERNINA Block Party, I knew had to make placemats out of the shoofly block. To do so, I needed to add a 6 ½” by 12 ½” strip to the right side of the block, making it more rectangular and fitting to a placemat to dress any table. More …
Don’t ditch those old jeans, transform them! If your spring cleaning has turned up pants that no longer fit or are out of style, recycle them into a fun, upcycled apron. Just add a bit of fabric and in a few hours you’ll have the perfect housewarming gift, Mother’s Day present, or just a fabulous More …
Hello! I am Cherry Guidry, BERNINA Ambassador, fabric and pattern designer, and I am so happy to be sharing my latest Christmas quilt at WeAllSew, Vintage Ornaments, a new Quilt-Along project focused on fusible applique. Yes, it is only May, but you know, it’s never too late to get started on those holiday projects, right? When the More …
There is no better project than making a quilt for the little bundle of joy in your life! Plus, baby quilts are just the right size project and is something you could tackle faster and easier than a larger quilt. For most people a baby quilt becomes more than just a baby quilt but a sentimental More …
Today we’ve got a fun new pillow project from Fat Quarter Shop! The Meadow Slumber pillow is perfectly sized to tote with you on a plane or on a long car ride, and all of your fellow travelers will be envious of this adorable design. This pillow uses the charming new collection, Meadow from Camelot More …