Hi everyone! I’m BERNINA Expert Amanda Murphy and, as part of the Stardust Quilt-along (and all things quilting of course), I thought I’d drop in to WeAllSew to give you quilting tips about quilting ribbon candy! I’ve prepared a little video for you to watch detailing the process. When we look at ribbon candy, our More …
Historically, couching was a hand-sewing embellishment technique used to adorn tapestries creating visual interest and flair. This form of embroidery involves stitching heavier strands of cord, yarn or trim to a textile surface. Adapted to machine sewing, this is a fun way to add decoration to your projects. There are several presser feet that can More …
Whether you are preparing your latest cosplay for a con or just getting a head start on Halloween costumes, it’s not unlikely that you’ll be tasked with sewing some unusual or challenging fabrics at some point! Sometimes it can be hard to know how to tackle certain fabrics with confidence. Here are a few materials More …
How many ways can you think of to bind a quilt? There are tons of options for finishing your labor of love (I already have written a tutorial—Master Machine Binding—for completing the task completely on your machine), and every project requires you to assess what technique is best for that quilt. Single fold or double More …
It’s back to school time! One of my favorite times of the year! I’m Lori Kennedy from Lori Kennedy Quilts and I’m back with another machine quilting tutorial and video. Today’s motif, the Perfect Pencil will make a great border pattern, or add loops between the motifs to create a background fill design. To get More …
Making buttonholes on a BERNINA sewing machine is truly a breeze! The sturdy presser feet and on-screen navigation make this an easy operation for beginners and experienced sewists alike. With multiple variations and styles of buttonholes including features for adjusting slit width opening and stitch density, there is a perfect buttonhole option for every project. More …
The best way to enjoy the fruits of our sewing efforts for a long time is to secure our seams. After all, if a seam is meant to hold pieces of a project together, logic dictates that we should see that our seams stay put securely. Most of us were taught the classic 1-2-3 method More …
Hello, free-motion quilting fans! I am Lori from Lori Kennedy Quilts (formerly The Inbox Jaunt) and I love machine quilting! While I’m only Irish by marriage, the clover is one of my favorite motifs. A simple, one-pass Clover border adds a touch of charm to any quilt. Or, Double the border to quadruple the charm! More …
March is National Craft Month, and we’re celebrating by sharing our best crafting projects from WeAllSew! From crafting a necklace or a bracelet, decorating your home, or even creating a gift for a friend, these are our favorite things to craft with a sewing machine. As a bonus, we’ve got a fun crafting-themed prize package More …
Small accessories are a simple and trendy way to translate your sewing skills to wearable items. They’re quick to sew up and you can create something to match any outfit! The options are endless to customize to your personal style. This project utilizes simple supplies you can find at any craft store—some ribbon, pretty bright More …
Making a perfect turned edge appliqué circle by hand can be a bit daunting. You have to turn the edge, which is longer in circumference than the finished size of the circle, which can cause some unpleasing pleating to occur. There is also the risk of an irregular finished edge if you don’t turn in More …
Welcome back to the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-Along! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy and in this post I’ll be covering the optional corner embroideries. There is a lot of information to get through so let’s get started! The BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt. A detail of a corner border embroidery in the BERNINA 125th Anniversary More …
