embroidery Archives

How to Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bags

August 31, 2012 WeAllSew

Send your little one off to celebrate Halloween in style with these easy-to-sew, fun-to-make Trick-or-Treat bags. Spook them up with seasonal embroidery and use glow-in-the-dark embroidery thread for maximum effect. Need something a bit smaller for a party favor or gift bag? Then stitch up a cute mini version!
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Hello, My Name is Sam…

August 27, 2012 Jo Leichte

I designed these pillowcases for a young man I met at the hospital I work at. He was so much like my nephew that I couldn’t help but feel for him. … More

Monogrammed Necklaces – on Wood!

August 7, 2012 Rachel Faucett

This crafty superstar, the BERNINA 580 E (A.K.A. the E around my house), stitches through wood, metal, paper, canvas, and pretty much anything you can dream up. I’ll walk you step by step through this hip little embroidered project. … More

Holiday Banner

August 4, 2012 WeAllSew

It’s August! Do you know what you’re sewing for the holidays? Ornaments, place settings, quilts, totes, special outfits… Many of … More

Through the Needle ONLINE #13 – Free Sewing Magazine!

August 4, 2012 Jo Leichte

August. It’s too hot to go outside, so what is there to do? Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in your favorite tea or lemonade, and sit down with the latest Through the Needle ONLINE magazine, Issue #13. … More

Freeform Lace Shaping Without Pins

July 30, 2012 Ed Roux

The very first heirloom technique I used on my Christina christening gown was to shape French insertion lace into stylized diamond scallops for the batiste main skirt. Initially, I used the traditional method of shaping French insertion lace over lace shaping templates, but eventually I opted for the streamlined techniques shown in this post. … More

Sweet Sundress

July 25, 2012 WeAllSew

WeAllSew reader Christine Fuller made this adorable dress for her 2-year-old granddaughter. … More

“Chocolate Delight” by Jenny Raymond

July 24, 2012 WeAllSew

Jenny Raymond, quilt artist, author, speajer, teacher and BERNINA National Artisan describes her “Chocolate Delight” ensemble, an embroidered jacket and skirt which has been juried into the International Quilt Association’s 2012 show. … More

New Use for “Undergrown” Shorts

July 18, 2012 WeAllSew

A WeAllSew reader recently recycled a pair of shorts she “undergrew” (this is the opposite of “outgrew”). She lost weight and took a pair of her old shorts and made a small purse to accommodate her cell phone, keys, and wallet. … More

SteamPunk Mixed Media Upcycle

July 17, 2012 WeAllSew

This is my favorite type of project: fast, fun, and very forgiving. Start to finish, 3 hours!
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LOVE Letters

July 9, 2012 Mary Beck

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

How to Make a Gifting Cone

July 5, 2012 Juliette Lanvers

Simplicity in the making, striking in presentation. The simple, elegant design of this fabric cone will make any special gift truly precious. … More

Technique: embroidery