Technique: sewing

How to Make a Tooth Fairy Pillow

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

How to Hem Jeans

I am a tad on the short side and have had to hem every pair of jeans I ever owned. The key is taking the time to press the hem and the seam allowances before starting to stitch. It may seem like unnecessary work, but it will be worth it! Click here for more tips. … More

Odds and Ends Quilting

Making a scrappy quilt is a great way to use up all of those fabric odds and ends that you’ve been stashing away for a rainy day. Check out these free scrap quilt patterns to get you in the mood for some scrappy sewing! … More

Toy Car Community Play Mat

My great-nephew recently celebrated his third birthday and DesignWorks came to the rescue to help create a car mat community for his special day. The PaintWork Tool and DesignWorks Softwware made it so easy to create special signs and symbols. I even created a little BERNINA store for his community! … More