Exploring a new or unfamiliar material jumpstarts adventure and the returns are rewarding. Lately I’ve been playing with SewGlow from … 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
If you aren’t using your Free Hand System to raise and lower the presser foot of your machine, here’s only some of what you are missing:
Faster Sewing: It has been proven that using the FHS will speed your sewing by 20%. Think of what you could do with that time – a trip to the spa, read a steamy novel, or sew more fun things!
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September is National Sewing Month! Celebrate with inspiring projects to keep you stitching all month long. … More
The primitive shape and the wonderful texture of a bark gathering basket were the inspiration for this elaborately embellished bag. Experiment with stitches, use double threads, mix pinks and greens – pull out your stash and play! … More
Embroidery foot #39/#39C is the perfect tool for sewing alphabet stitches with a crystal clear view of the stitching area at all times. … More
The Bernina 125th Anniversary Quilt Along was in full swing this March. I’d like to share my Vibrant Celebration Quilt … More
Learn how to make a sensory blanket in five easy parts. In part two, we create the leather block using the Leather Roller Foot #55! … More
Create a wrought iron embroidered pillow with these easy step-by-step instructions. … More
Happy National Quilting Day! To honor the day, we’re sharing some quilting projects, tutorials and tips. … More
Here’s a pillow made by Linda Teufel (Dragon Threads Publishing) from the book Silk Unraveled by Lorna Moffat/Dragon Threads Ltd. It’s a great project for using up silk scraps or small pieces. A beginner level project, you can’t really make a mistake due to the freeform nature of the embellishments. … More
Join in for part five of the Sensory Blanket Sew Along! We will finish the blanket with Edgestitch Foot #10D. … More
