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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

Easter Table Topper

April 3, 2013 WeAllSew

Bonnie Kimbrough sent this photo of her super-cute Easter table topper, made from Amanda Murphy’s free tutorial. Bonnie’s new to free-motion quilting; This is a nice project for practicing free-motion stitching skills, as the stitches don’t need to follow any particular line or design. Great job, Bonnie! … 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

How to Make Embroidered Fabric Coasters

February 28, 2013 Ashley Johnston

Grab one of these and you can make any place your tea corner. The “sweetener” is how quick they are to make. Next time you’re invited for tea (or coffee) bring a stack of these as a gift ‒ and look for the smile you’ll get in return. … More

Simple Festive Pillowcases

February 8, 2013 Erika Mulvenna

If you’re like me and short on time, stithcing up a few quick pillowcases in a holiday theme can be a fun way to help your family celebrate! … More

How to Make “Be My Valentine” Kitchen Towels

February 7, 2013 Pat Bravo

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, create a romantic addition to your home for the sweet day that celebrates love and happiness. This cute set of kitchen towels is filled with appliqued hearts stitched in a modern style. Easy to sew, fun to use! … More

Keepsake Pillow for Nonni

February 2, 2013 Tari Intardonato

This picture of James and Dylan and their grandparents was taken at the Fort Worth Stockyards. The grandparents live in Torino, Italy, so they don’t get to see them very often. I wanted to make them a reminder of their time here in Texas but also something they could pack to take home with them. … More

Sew to Serve: Snuggles Project

January 25, 2013 WeAllSew

The Snuggles Project needs help from sewers and crafters like you to serve homeless animals. Read about how you can help! … More

Pretty Pincushion Projects

January 18, 2013 WeAllSew

Sometimes it’s the little details that count, like having a pretty pincushion to hold all your pins in place. Here are some free pincushion projects to get you inspired to stitch up your own pretty interpretation. … More

Stitch a Pillowcase: Sew to Serve

December 28, 2012 WeAllSew

AllPeopleQuilt.com started the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge as a way to inspire us to sew to serve others. To date there have been over 450,000 pillowcases handmade and donated to local charities by individuals across the USA! … More

DesignWorks Pillows & Runner from Amanda Murphy

December 26, 2012 Amanda Murphy

As Sewing Celebrity Amanda Murphy of Amanda Murphy Designs has been exploring with her BERNINA 780 E, she has created some of the most beautiful projects. Amanda has even put together videos for each project using her Medallion, Harlequin and Fizz patterns. Enjoy! … More

Top 10 Holiday DIY Projects on Pinterest

December 21, 2012 WeAllSew

As the Holiday Season starts to wrap up, we have pulled together our top pins. There are hundreds of wonderful … More

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