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How to Sew an Appliqué Portrait Pillow Keepsake For Mom

April 22, 2015 Jenelle Montilone

Learn how to create hand cut appliqué portrait pillows from a side profile photograph or digital image that will be cherished for years to come. From start to finish you can make a gorgeous gift in an hour and for under $20. … More

one dozen quilt projects using fabric scraps

12 Ways to Bust Your Quilt Fabric Scrap Stash

January 15, 2014 Amy Smart

Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shares tips for making the most of your scrap fabric stash, including a dozen scrap-busting projects. … More

Easy, Fast, Super Hip Gifts by JCasa

December 31, 2012 Rachel Faucett

Today’s projects are from one of our favorite sewing & handmade living blogs, JCasa, whose tag-line is a handcrafter’s mantra: Make something special every day. Jennifer Casa is a self-described mama, maker, homebody, rocker, and dreamer — all things we can certainly appreciate! … More

Tips for a Smooth Move with Your BERNINA!

January 5, 2010 WeAllSew

Is there a household move in your future? Whether you plan to move across town, across the US, or even overseas, a little planning and and proper packing will ensure your BERNINA arrives at your new destination in perfect condition ready for you to sew! … More

Amanda Murphy’s Dream Studio

June 27, 2023 Amanda Murphy

July is the final month of the $100K Dream Studio Sweepstakes! Get a tour of Amanda Murphy’s Dream Studio and learn about her favorite things in it! … More

BERNINA Anniversary Quilt-along: Part 5

January 2, 2019 Amanda Murphy

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays! Welcome back to the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-Along! I’m BERNINA Expert … More

I've been playing with making folded Danish stars (sometimes called a German or Froebel star) from fabric to decorate for the holidays. While there's a few methods you can use to create these folded stars from fabrics, I found that using sewn strips reduced some of the bulk and creates nice, crisp corners. There's just one straight line seam in these stars, the rest is all folding!

Make a Danish Star Ornament With Fabric

December 7, 2018 Erika Mulvenna

I’ve been playing with making simple folded Danish stars (sometimes called a German or Froebel star) from fabric to decorate … More

BERNINA 125th Anniversay Quilt-along with Amanda Murphy

BERNINA Anniversary Quilt-along: Part 4

December 5, 2018 Amanda Murphy

Hello to all you BERNINA enthusiasts! Welcome back to the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-Along! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy … More

Tips for Sewing Gifts for Guys

June 15, 2016 Melissa Mortenson

Like many of you, I have men and boys in my life that I love and would love to sew for. … More

Quilts Made Modern: The Modern Quilt Studio, Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle

August 19, 2014 WeAllSew

Big, bold, simple designs that often use solid colors have become the hallmark of the modern quilts by Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle or the Modern Quilt Studio, Oak Park, IL (formerly Fun Quilts).
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Sew Your Own Wardrobe Basics

July 28, 2014 WeAllSew

What’s in YOUR closet? Hangers full of clothes, but nothing to wear? Solve your “What to wear?” quandary by stitching up some custom-fit wardrobe basics from patterns you’ll stitch up again and again. … More

Meet the Experts: Ashley Johnston

August 23, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Meet Ashley Johnston, proud mother of two and creative blogger. She finds ideas in magazines, online and in the streets and then thrives on discovering how to re-create them. She finds time to construct these beautiful, unique items during naptime or late at night and most enjoys creating charming things for her home, family and friends. … More