sewing Archives

Hot/Cold Neck Wrap for WeAllSew by Professor Pincushion

April 25, 2013 WeAllSew

Sore neck? The last thing you need is a complicated sewing project. The solution? This quick and easy wrap filled with rice and lavender. Hot or cold, its calming scent will bring relief to your neck and shoulders. Make several to give away, but keep one for yourself and remember to take time to relax. … More

Happy Earth Day 2013! Upcycled T-Shirt Sleeve Drawstring Pouch

April 22, 2013 Jo Leichte

I was looking for an appropriate post for Earth Day, and then Jenelle over at TrashN2Tees told me about these little bags she makes out of t-shirt sleeves. Super idea! I pulled a pretty purple sleeve out of my stash of deconstructed t-shirts and 20 minutes later I had this cute little pouch! … More

Sew to Serve the Ovarian Cancer Quilt Project

April 19, 2013 WeAllSew

You can help the Ovarian Cancer Quilt Project heighten awareness of Ovarian Cancer and raise funds for research through quilting. … More

Chevron Fever

April 12, 2013 WeAllSew

While a single chevron is a V shape made with a line or a stripe, rows of chevrons next to each other create zigzags. And, these repeating chevrons have been turning up in all kinds of sewing projects lately – here are some of my favorites! … More

Sew to Serve in Your Own Backyard

April 5, 2013 WeAllSew

Have you ever thought about sewing for someone in need in your very own community? … More

Just SEW It Webinar: Company’s Coming

April 1, 2013 WeAllSew

Get your guest room ready for special visitors using your sewing machine, a little fabric, and a lot of ingenuity. Beginner-friendly projects include simple-to-make pillows, a thoughtful bedside basket, and a felted mug rug. … More

Craftcation Video

March 30, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

As promised, here is the video with an overview of what the Craftcation DIY Conference was about, Make – Learn – Meet!

Enjoy!

Yours Alice
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Quilting With The Running Stitch

March 29, 2013 WeAllSew

Have you seen the running stitch in quilting lately? This usually utilitarian stitch has been slightly altered to make a beautiful gently waving quilting stitch. … More

Sew to Serve: The Preemie Project

March 22, 2013 WeAllSew

Volunteers in Iowa help to support newborns in need through The Preemie Project – read about how you can help! … More

National Quilting Day is March 16

March 15, 2013 WeAllSew

Saturday March 16th is National Quilting Day, and we’ve got some great ideas of how to celebrate! … More

BERNINA Spotlight: Donna Tegan

March 11, 2013 Jo Leichte

I met Helen at the December 830 LE VIP event in Chicago, and she told me about a sewing friend she thought we’d like to know about. She was right! Here’s what she has to say about her friend, Donna Tegan. (My newest role model!)
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Getting Ready to Garden!

March 8, 2013 WeAllSew

Here in Chicago we’re starting to pull things together for the much anticipated gardening seaseon (is it spring yet?), including taking stock of our gardening “stuff”. I was thinking – what better way to keep all of our tools in order than to stitch up a few organizers? It didn’t take me long to find a bunch of awesome tutorials and projects – and here are my favorites! … More

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