Hi everyone! I love to sew on vaca—how about you? Last summer I spent some time on an island off of Cape Cod, sewing in the morning and beaching in the afternoon. My idea of a perfect day! And the pattern weights are free! (After you lug them home from the beach…) I always take More …
The fabric hearts mobile makes a cute decoration to celebrate Valentine’s Day, or to give as a sweet baby gift. More …
Celebrate National Hot Tea Month with these sewing projects and tutorials perfect for brewing a cup of tea or hosting a tea party. More …
Try this machine applique technique that resembles hand stitching, the finished look is similar to hand-sewn applique where stitches are barely visible along the edges of the appliqué shapes. More …
This cactus pin cushion is a wonderfully easy project to put together—the machine does all the work for you! As an in-the-hoop embroidery design, these cacti stitch up in no time. More …
Here’s a simple and easy embellishment technique. Developed before the days of machine embroidery, this technique uses a simple zigzag stitch to create a bouquet of delicate flowers to stitch on a variety of projects such as little girls’ clothing, table linens, lingerie, and other places where just a little adornment is needed. This delicate embellishment is More …
Hi there! My name is Melissa Mortenson and I’m the owner of the Polka Dot Chair Blog. I also work as a fabric designer for Riley Blake designs and am a proud BERNINA Ambassador! If you’re looking for a simple and quick gift then I think you’re going to like today’s project. Its made using More …
Need a quick last-minute hostess gift for a holiday party? Create this quick-to-stitch Christmas potholder from scraps in your stash! More …
This week we continue our holiday series by sharing free sewing projects that make perfect quick handmade gifts. More …
With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are looking at a very long to do list, and wondering how to handle it all. How about some quick and easy handmade leather gifts that we can use for stocking stuffers, for teacher appreciation gifts, or to have on hand when someone brings you a gift More …
Make perfect buttonholes to finish off your project with these BERNINA buttonhole feet and accessories. More …
These pretty fabric ornaments are so easy to make! Start with a stitched circle and fold to create the final flower shape. More …
