quilting Archives

The City Quilter in the New York Times!

October 6, 2011 WeAllSew

The City Quilter, a BERNINA dealership in New York City, was featured in the Sunday, October 2nd Metro Section of the New York Times! … More

Through the Needle ONLINE Issue #8

October 3, 2011 WeAllSew

The newest issue of Through the Needle ONLINE is out! And it’s filled with an assortment of sewing, embroidery, and quilting projects to inspire all stitches, from beginning to advanced. … More

Stitched the film

September 24, 2011 WeAllSew

Stitched, a new documentary about the International Quilt Festival in Houston follows three quilters, Caryl Bryer Fallert, Hollis Chatelain , and Randall Cook as they each create their pieces for entry in the 2010 competition. … More

Sew to Serve: Quilts for Japan

September 23, 2011 WeAllSew

If you’re looking for an idea on how you can help those in need with your sewing and quilting talents, why not sew to serve by making quilts to help comfort disaster survivors? … More

Welcome to the NEW WeAllSew!

September 15, 2011 WeAllSew

Hello and welcome to the NEW WeAllSew blog!

WeAllSew is a place where all of us – sewers and crafters of all ages and skill levels – can celebrate and share our love of sewing through ideas, projects, patterns, and tips, and inspire a whole new group of sewers to get stitching. … More

Carol Taylor’s Explosions in Color at The ArtQuilt Gallery NYC

September 9, 2011 WeAllSew

Carol Taylor’s Explosions in Color opens the Fall season at The ArtQuilt Gallery·NYC. Running from September 9 through October 29, Ms. Taylor’s work is known for striking colors, emphasis on value relationships, and stunning contrasts. … More

Quilted Postcards with the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild

September 7, 2011 Erika Mulvenna

Have you ever made a quilted fabric postcard before? Find out what they are and how to stitch one up! … More

August Virtual BERNINA Club – “Microwave Sewing”

August 16, 2011 Susan Fears

Be sure to stop by a participating dealer for Virtual BERNINA Club. In August we will be “microwave sewing” or sewing with the serger (also called an overlock machine). … More

Kairi in Stitches

August 12, 2011 WeAllSew

Kathy Lohberger, BERNINA aurora 440QE owner, writes about free-motion stitching, foundation piecing, and her cat, Kairi. … More

“Jane in the City” in American Quilting & Patchwork

August 11, 2011 WeAllSew

The just-out October issue of American Patchwork & Quilting has a 4-page article about the 12 years of The City Quilter’s “Dear Jane” classes, written by Diane Rode Schneck, The City Quilter teacher and part-time staffer. … More

How to Make a Scrap-Pieced Belt

August 10, 2011 Ashley Johnston

Add splashes of color to any outfit with this vibrant and eco-friendly scrap-pieced belt. Gather a pile of your favorite colored fabric scraps – coordinating or contrasting – and create a one-of-a-kind belt without any new fabric. … More

Blanket In a Bag

June 8, 2011 Nicole Smith

How many projects offer versatility, practicality and individuality? This blanket and bag combo does! Create a quilt-in-a-bag to keep you warm, hold your spot at the park, and help tote your goodies. … More

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