The holidays are upon us! Need a quick sewing project to whip up as a last-minute holiday gift? We’ve gathered together … More
You really can make this table runner in just 15 minutes! Two coordinating fabrics + four straight lines of stitching + a good pressing = new table decor. … More
Karen Betts writes: I just finished sewing the coolest project! I saw the pattern, “Classmate” by Atkinson Designs, at my local BERNINA store, Nancy’s Calico Patch in Newport News, VA. This was the first time I’d sewn with clear vinyl – and it was amazingly fun and easy!! … More
For our 25th anniversary this year, my husband and I decided to cross something off our bucket list and visit Machu Picchu and Peru. Peru must be one of the largest producers of alpaca fiber. That is all you hear about from the moment you get off the plane. “Alpaca’ is being hawked everywhere you turn! … More
Have you seen appliqué sweatshirts trending on social media? Learn how to create your own customized loungewear with reverse appliqué! … More
Celebrating Christmas in July can include a holiday themed party with friends and family, or it can be a simple … More
This is gift season, and many of my students want to know, what is the best camera to give or receive for a fabric artist? A camera is a tool and like a sewing machine, it enables us to fulfill our creative vision. The better the tool, the easier it is to take a picture or stitch a project. … More
This was a HUGE accomplishment for me! Before this quilt, I had never done free motion quilting before. I had … More
After retiring, I remodeled our smallest bedroom and turned it into my craft/sewing room. My sewing machine is on a … More
I’m an artist and designer and I create womenswear and wearable art. Before having my own sewing room, I traveled … More
I live in the Northwest with lots of rainy days. On those days I love going to my Sewing Room … More
I sew in my spare bedroom. It’s a very large room so I have lots of space to spread out. … More
