Project: home décor

Japanese Temari Décor

I was visiting my friend Gayle and found these beautifully decorated balls all around her home. Of course I was amazed when she explained how they were created by an old Japanese art called Temari. What a great way to use up all those threads we have laying around! … More

DIY Trick-or-Treat Banner

Welcome little ghosts and ghoulies with this happy banner. The embroidered letters spell out Trick-or-Treat, and the layers are held together with a simple feather stitch. Don’t have an embroidery machine? Substitute applique or stencils and fabric paint for the stitching. Boo!
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Master Craftsters Meet BERNINA

This year we had the exciting opportunity to partner with Craftster.org, an online community for crafting and DIY enthusiasts to share their projects, ideas, and inspiration. Our partnership included the loan of five BERNINA 330 sewing machines to some very talented Craftsy members;The outcome of the partnership was crafty, inspirational, and just plain fun! … More

LOVE Letters

Lunch Box Quilts just released their new Love Letters applique pattern. I’m not ambitious enough (right now) to make the whole quilt, but the pattern includes directions for this smaller wallhanging. Don’t you just love the details in the letters? … More

Meet the Author: Debbie Cacciamani

Meet Debbie Cacciamani, BERNINA Resource Teacher in District W, the Pacific Northwest. Debbie’s Spiral Pillow with a Twist – with step-by-step instructions – was recently posted here at WeAllSew.com, and her technique for creating bobbinwork-embellished piping is featured in the next Through the Needle ONLINE magazine (Issue #13). … More