Our “It’s a Wonderful Life” Pillow – inspired by the Frank Capra classic – adds a note of nostalgia to your holiday décor. … More
What’s better than a comfy neck pillow when you travel? One that you can make with just the right degree of softness/firmness. Quick and easy, you can make this pillow in different sizes and fill it to each traveler’s preference. BTW, fun fabrics are a must!
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Through the Needle ONLINE, Issue #19, is full of simple-to-sew projects, all perfect for holiday decorating and gift-giving. … More
One of my favorite things to do is spend hours on the web seeing what other creative types are doing … More
This quick, easy, and fun project features pockets from your favorite worn-out or outdated jeans. Embellish pockets with crystals, applique, paint, or embroidery – express yourself! … More
My name is LUKE Haynes and I sew. I make quilts for my hobby and job. I am new to the BERNINA family and am SOO excited. I have been spoiled already and it’s only been a few weeks with my new machine. … More
Want to make your dorm room feel a little more cozy and clean? Here are a whole pile of simple DIY projects to decorate and de-clutter your dorm! … More
My oldest daughter is off to college this month! She will be 1,600 miles away from home so I thought I’d make her a little something for her dorm room to help her remember us while she is away.
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Antique quilting meets modern method. We all cherish hand-quilted antiques but we don’t always have the time to honor this wonderful tradition. Luckily, there is a faster way! Recreate the traditional look of bluework with a hand-look stitch on your sewing machine. Revive tradition and create the heirlooms of tomorrow. … More
I guess it’s true. All memories are colored the way we’d most like to remember them. Here I’ve applied “color-drenched lenses” to revisit a vintage family photo, then incorporated the resulting images into patchwork pillows. … More
I’ve always wanted a scrappy plaid quilt, I have a bunch of old plaid shirts, and I’ve been spending lots of time with my overlockers/sergers lately (of course I have more than one!), so…. I took apart basketful of plaid shirts and made this cozy, dog-approved, Reversible Scrappy Plaid Quilt. … More
How did it get to be July already? The holidays are only six months away – it’s time to start sewing! Here’s a simple-to-sew table runner from Sandi Gass at Sandi’s Sewing Connection in West Burlington, Iowa. Looking for something larger? Make more blocks and stitch them together to make table toppers and quilts. … More
