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5 Super Easy Holiday Sewing Project Ideas from Handmade Charlotte

December 15, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Sewing for the holidays should be fun, and not add stress to an already often hectic season. We would like to make it even easier for you by clueing you in on five super simple sewing projects that can be done in an afternoon, easy enough to replicate for any number of gifts or decor for the season. … More

How to Make a Danish Wreath and Banner

December 6, 2012 Juliette Lanvers

The wreath and garland are sewn from gorgeous Danish linen from Stof. They will give your Christmas décor a hint of the great north and an authentic Scandinavian look. The wreath is wrapped in a long strip of bias tape—at the end of the season you can to recycle it for another project. … More

“Wool N’ Spools” Needle-Punched Quilt

November 29, 2012 WeAllSew

The fabric for Paula Atwood’s “Wool N’ Spools” creation is reclaimed wool from old skirts, etc. that she took apart and felted in the washer. She cut out the positive/negative shapes and needle-punched them to the woolen base using BERNINA’s Needle Punch Accessory Set. … More

How to Make Felted Trees

November 22, 2012 Gayle Donahue

This holiday season brings warmth to your décor with these cute felted trees. Whether for a mantel or a table centerpiece, they are the perfect accent to your seasonal decoration.
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“Paint” Your Own Holiday Cards – with Your Embroidery Machine!

November 19, 2012 WeAllSew

It is so fun to “paint” your holiday cards with your embroidery machine and the PaintWork tool! There are so many fun picture-style fonts to download for free that are great sources for holiday graphics. … More

Pincushion Ring Tutorial by Trish Preston

November 13, 2012 WeAllSew

Trish Preston from Two Peas In A Pod has put together a tutorial for making handy-dandy ring pincushions in several sizes. They are so cute and clever you won’t want to stop at just making one! … More

Heart Coin Purse by Professor Pincushion for WeAllSew

November 12, 2012 WeAllSew

Loose change and thing- a-ma-bobs can now be rounded up in this sweet and practical coin purse. Shaped like a heart, it utilizes the technique of reverse applique to give it a unique embellishment with contrasting fabrics. This project is a perfect afternoon craft that makes a great gift.
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Pocket Advent Calendar Banner from Stitched

November 6, 2012 WeAllSew

I loved Sweetwater’s House Pocket pattern, but I wasn’t sure how to use the little houses. Then I realized they would be just perfect for an advent calendar! The pockets are just big enough to hold two little treats. The houses were a hit with the kiddos and they look forward to it every year! … More

A Heartfelt Favor

November 5, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

This year I got married to my wonderful husband Dan. Our fairytale wedding was in a castle close to my parent’s home in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. For wedding favors, my thoughts were to combine something handmade (on a BERNINA) with something my guests would cherish forever that would be useful at the same time. … More

Japanese Temari Décor

November 1, 2012 WeAllSew

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

Upcycled and Stitched Paper Basket

October 30, 2012 WeAllSew

Don’t you love this basket? Look closely; can you tell what it’s made of? Barb Lake, BERNINA at Fancyworks, Marissa, IL, recycled packing paper and stitched up a sturdy basket to use for displays. She told me, “I just couldn’t send all that good paper into the recycling bin!” … More

Create a Harvest Table Setting

October 19, 2012 WeAllSew

Looking for some great ideas to bring a little fall harvest to the dinner table? Check out some of these great DIY table topper tutorials! … More

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