The mystery of the bow tie is unraveled in this video tutorial. In just a few simple steps you can take a piece of fabric and turn it into the ultimate fashion accessory. … More

Today I’m kicking off a series of posts about presser feet and other sewing machine tools, based on the Made to Create pillow project. Scroll through the photos and see if you can guess which accessories were used for each pillow. … More

The Oscars. Gorgeous gowns, red carpet. We know who won the awards, but who deserves the best-dressed prize? … More

What exactly is a “perfect quarter inch”? How does it differ from a “scant quarter inch”? What can you do to ensure your quarter-inch patchwork seams are exactly 1/4″ wide? We have some super tips from Nina McVeigh for you. … More

Machine embroidery is one of my favorite hobbies! I love the precision you can achieve! One key to getting that precision is properly hooping the fabric and stabilizer. … More