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Guest Bloggers: Simple Simon & Co.

March 4, 2013 WeAllSew

We are Elizabeth and Elizabeth (liZ), two girls who married brothers and ended up with the same name. Besides sharing a name we also share a love for all things vintage, an addiction to sewing, and an adversion to having our pictures taken 😉 We are both former school teachers, each have three children, and together run a blog where we share all the projects that we create for ourselves and our families. Our similarities (and our differences) make us a good team– even if we drive our husbands crazy with all our crafting escapades. … More

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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How to Make Winter Flower Hair Ties

January 31, 2013 Juliette Lanvers

These cute hair ties can be made in any combination of colors and textures. Made out of felt, they are easy to sew. Can’t use a hair tie? Transform one into a brooch for your lapel!
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Owlivia Slouch Bag: A Blank Canvas

January 28, 2013 Lisa Klingbeil

My Owlivia Slouch Bag in Through the Needle ONLINE #15 uses all of the DesignWorks components plus embroidery. I have to admit that CrystalWork used is quickly becoming a favorite of mine – it’s quick and easy and I think every project needs just a little sparkle to make it pop. Don’t you? … More

Not Your Grandmother’s Quilted Jacket

January 16, 2013 WeAllSew

One of WeAllSew’s newest blog experts, Mimi Goodwin of Mimi G Style shows us that pushing your limits and venturing out of your comfort zone can be a beautiful thing! Some leather, pretty prints, a chevron zigzag quilt tutorial and an old Butterick pattern were used to create this stylish update to the quilted jacket. … More

Jessica’s Wedding Gown, Part 3: A Step Back in Time

January 14, 2013 Debbi Lashbrook

This is not the first wedding dress I’ve made for Jessica. I ran across a picture of the first one—she was 4 or 5 years old and I’m trying to think of a way to incorporate this picture into the wedding. Any ideas will be appreciated! … More

Tula Pink’s Biker Babes and BERNINA Love

January 9, 2013 WeAllSew

Tula Pink continues to play with her BERNINA 780 E and DesignWorks, dreaming up creative ways to use the tools at her fingertips. Aren’t her little sisters cute in their new biker babe jackets?
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How to Make a Leather Strap Tote

January 3, 2013 Rachel Faucett

Classic design meets modern twist. This cool tote with boxed bottom can carry anything you throw at (or in) it. The leather strap simplifies the design and accentuates your style. Clean, classic lines mean it’s easy to construct, so you go from zero to tote-and-go in less time. This will become your go-to tote! … More

Grandma Camp

December 27, 2012 Kerry Finn

Each summer we take our grandchildren for a few days and have “camp.” We move in a camper, fire pit, sleeping bags, pillows, swimsuits, and lots of snacks. This year we added two great-nieces and two more grandmas!
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Nearly 250 Christmas Boots!

December 20, 2012 WeAllSew

Donna Krebill, a customer of BERNINA Sewing Centers of Kansas City, sent me some photos of Christmas boots her quilt guild made for their local women’s shelter. They’ve been doing this for several years, supplying over 200 boots every Christmas – nearly 250 for 2012!
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How to Make a Faux Fur Capelet

December 20, 2012 Nicole Smith

Faux fur achieves true style in this simple, classic design. Go ahead and dress it up or down, wrap yourself in a bit of glam and make a striking entrance. Nothing draws the eye like feline elegance.
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Festive Finery

December 14, 2012 WeAllSew

Need some holiday sewing inspiration? Well, look no further, for today we’re sharing our favorite free wearable projects fit for your “festive finery”! … More

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