embroidery Archives

How to Make a Tooth Fairy Pillow

July 4, 2013 Stacy Schlyer

Little ones with wiggly teeth deserve special pillows for their treasures. This Tooth Fairy Pillow sports a fun bicuspid shape, a big pocket for holding money, dental floss, fairy dust, etc., and a large hanger for placing over a bedpost or doorknob. After all, we don’t want the tooth fairy to miss it. … More

Western Mug Rug

July 3, 2013 Amanda Whitlatch

This project is my take on a mug rug by Kay Hickman. Needless to say, I have an inability to follow directions. I wanted to work with leather so I could really make it look like a rug… fringe and all. … More

Diamond Wedding Anniversary Pillow

July 2, 2013 WeAllSew

The photo started out as a tiny 3″ x 5″ group shot of my husband’s Dad and his siblings. His Uncle Carroll and Aunt Joyce were newlyweds of two weeks. By scanning the original and using software to enlarge and crop the image of the couple, I was able to get a usable print. … More

DIY Name Badge – Make One for Dad!

June 10, 2013 Jenelle Montilone

Whether you’re relaxing pool side this summer, keeping warm by the bonfire, or looking for a unique gift for dad this Father’s Day, this simple DIY will ensure you’ll never lose track of your drink again. Just slip the adjustable name tag over your favorite brew, and name your poison.
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Art Day is Fun Day Apron

May 29, 2013 Debra Rutledge

Art day (play day) is not just for kids! We too have toys that we love to play with and my new favorite one is PaintWork … More

Impromptu Baby Gift Wrap

May 20, 2013 WeAllSew

Katherine sent photos of a last-minute gift-wrapping project – beautiful! She had no wrapping paper, but plenty of fabric, so she made this precious wrap – which ended up being as big a hit as the gift!
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DIY Retro-Inspired Embroidered Circle Skirt

May 9, 2013 Ashley Johnston

To make a fashion classic for the next generation: Start with a simple, classic shape: The Circle. Add a touch of floral embroidery. Put a fun new spin on a junior fashion. …and your little one is ready for the runway.
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Modern Blossoms for Mother’s Day

May 6, 2013 Amanda Murphy

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! I’m so excited to be guest-blogging for We All Sew today because I have something I can’t wait to share. My first embroidery collection, Modern Blossoms, is coming out in just a couple of weeks at Quilt Market! You know that I’m a huge fan of the B 580 and all things BERNINA so naturally I’m very excited. … More

Geometric Quilt Block Pillow Class

May 1, 2013 Jo Leichte

Doesn’t this look like a fun class? It’s a hands-on event they held at The Sewing Room in Tucson, AZ, for their new B 750 sewing machine owners. They had lots of fun sewing Erika’s Geometric Quilt Block Pillow. Thanks, Mary, for sharing this photo! … More

Personalized Director’s Chair

April 24, 2013 WeAllSew

A removeable sleeve for a directors chair – what a super idea! Plus a lovely 50th anniversary gift idea. Thank you, Katherine, for the inspiration! … More

Jessica’s Wedding Dress, Part 4: First Fitting

April 4, 2013 Debbi Lashbrook

The day arrived for the first fitting of the wedding dress. Of course I had to make the test dress pink, since her very first wedding dress was a pink satin that I made when she was five years old. Since Jessica didn’t want embroidery on her wedding dress, I decided to place some on the test dress. … 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

Technique: embroidery