Tips & Tricks Archives

The Running Stitch – Not Just for Quilting

May 28, 2013 Jo Leichte

The running stitch – three zigs to the left, three zags to the right, repeat – has been getting a lot of notice lately in Modern Quilting as an alternative to quilting with lines of plain straight stitch. But that’s not the only way to use the running stitch. It’s also excellent for piecing together remnants of batting. … More

Using Picture Fonts with PaintWork

May 13, 2013 Amanda Whitlatch

In my experiments with the PaintWork Tool and Software I have getting my graphics from “picture fonts” or “dingbat fonts.” There are so many available, and they are free! … More

Keeping My Newly-Organized Sewing Space Neat and Tidy

May 8, 2013 Susan Beck

In my quest to keep my newly made over sewing space clean and organized, I recently discovered a small little product that will help me do just that. The Gypsy Bitty Buddy, a collapsible little nylon trash can you can use in your sewing room or take with you when you go to classes. … More

Creative Surroundings

April 8, 2013 Susan Beck

I recently had a milestone birthday (I’m not saying which one) and when my husband asked me what I wanted as a gift, I didn’t ask for diamonds, an ocean cruise, or a new wardrobe…more than anything, I wanted a sewing-room makeover! So I took myself off to IKEA to see what I could find … 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

Quilting With The Running Stitch

March 29, 2013 WeAllSew

Have you seen the running stitch in quilting lately? This usually utilitarian stitch has been slightly altered to make a beautiful gently waving quilting stitch. … More

A Great Little Helper: The Free Hand System

March 26, 2013 WeAllSew

If you aren’t using your Free Hand System to raise and lower the presser foot of your machine, here’s only some of what you are missing:

Faster Sewing: It has been proven that using the FHS will speed your sewing by 20%. Think of what you could do with that time – a trip to the spa, read a steamy novel, or sew more fun things!
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National Quilting Day is March 16

March 15, 2013 WeAllSew

Saturday March 16th is National Quilting Day, and we’ve got some great ideas of how to celebrate! … More

Sunrise Baby Quilt: Let’s Get Quilting!

March 12, 2013 Erika Mulvenna

You’ll be getting very friendly with your walking foot this week as you stitch back and forth across the layered backing, batting, and pieced top during this week’s Sunrise Baby Quilt Sew-Along installment. … More

“Name That Stitch” with Libby Lehman

March 6, 2013 Jo Leichte

Focusing on the the straight stitch – the simplest sewing machine stitch, available on every sewing machine – Libby shows the effects of different factors, such as stitch length, presser foot, and stitch plate on this versatile stitch. … More

Making the Most of a Small Space

February 18, 2013 Kaysie Oldani

Moving into a smaller house can be challenging! Here is another one of my ways to get the most out of a small space. I stacked shelf organizers above the long closet shelf to store my fabric stash. Yep, this is all I have!!!
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Robes for the Bridesmaids

February 14, 2013 Kerry Finn

What could be more fun than having all of your attendants wearing a new cotton robe while they dress for the wedding? Nicole wanted her attendants to have something special that they could wear again and again. These soft, pink, cotton robes were the perfect choice to bring back memories of a very special day.
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