Sew an easy project and help members of your community. Download this basic pillowcase pattern and start stitching! … More
The Oscars. Gorgeous gowns, red carpet. We know who won the awards, but who deserves the best-dressed prize? … More
I am not a quilter; I am a seamstress. I just purchased the #37 Patchwork or Quarter-inch Foot a couple … More
Let’s talk about the dreaded moment when you realize you made a mistake and have to get the seam ripper out to remove some stitches. But not for any simple, straight seam. For an overlocker seam. Terror sets in, anxiety levels rise up and all you want to do is throw away that cursed project. But wait, there is still hope! … More
My small quilt group, Designing Women, has undertaken several charity projects, but Days for Girls was quite different than any of our previous endeavors. This worthy group collects and distributes women’s sanitary supplies to women in Third World countries, primarily Africa. … More
Hi Everyone! Benartex has just launched it’s first EMagazine! It’s called Modern by the Yard and you can view it by clicking … More
Join in for part two of One Shirt Pattern Three Ways! This week, you’ll embellish the sleeve with pintucks and decorative stitches. … More
Here is a simple project from Pat Delaney of Crabtree Lane Quilts to make for the holidays or anytime you need a … More
Learn best practices for downloading, printing, and assembling your Airy Top and Comfy Dress patterns from Jen Beeman of Grainline Studio. … More
In the Classic Button Up Shirt Sew-Along Part 1, we’ve completed the shirt front, and in the Classic Button Up … More
If you want your patchwork to be “practically perfect in every way,” quilters are turning to Foundation Paper Piecing techniques – where you use paper instead of fabric as the stabilizer – to create precise, sharp points and intricate designs. … More
Designing and creating garments means I have to get all the pattern markings in the right places in order for … More
