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Just SEW It! Piece by Piece

June 11, 2013 Susan Beck

Learn the basics of patchwork piecing and look at tools, tips, and tricks to make piecing fast and fun. Explore tube piecing, wallpaper piecing and other techniques that go beyond the basics of sewing two patches together.
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DIY Name Badge – Make One for Dad!

June 10, 2013 Jenelle Montilone

Whether you’re relaxing pool side this summer, keeping warm by the bonfire, or looking for a unique gift for dad this Father’s Day, this simple DIY will ensure you’ll never lose track of your drink again. Just slip the adjustable name tag over your favorite brew, and name your poison.
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What Can Make A Kid Feel “Super”?

June 7, 2013 WeAllSew

Nothing makes a kid feel more “super” than a handmade custom superhero cape! Be a creative caped crusader by making a custom cape for a kid you know with one of these super tutorials. … More

How to Make a Coiled Rope Basket

June 6, 2013 Juliette Lanvers

Beauty is really simple when you think about it. A humble spool of cotton clothesline turns into a beautiful basket with the simplest of sewing techniques. A zigzag stitch is all you need as you go round and round to produce the shape you desired. Then add some color to create the perfect home-dec accent. … More

Quilting Inspiration: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio

June 5, 2013 Erika Mulvenna

What I’ve always loved about Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs is the way he used basic geometric shapes together. In fact, many of his famous art glass designs have even inspired quilters. … More

Jo’s Simple Summer Skirt Recipe

June 4, 2013 WeAllSew

It gets awfully hot and humid in the South during the summer, especially in August. Lightweight cotton skirts help keep breezes flowing and body temperatures down. They’re simple to make; the hardest part is finding fine, lightweight cotton fabric! … More

Sew to Serve OKC

May 31, 2013 WeAllSew

The Oklahoma City Modern Quilt Guild is graciously accepting finished quilts to help comfort those in need after the devastating tornado, visit the OKCMQG blog to learn more. … More

Art Day is Fun Day Apron

May 29, 2013 Debra Rutledge

Art day (play day) is not just for kids! We too have toys that we love to play with and my new favorite one is PaintWork … More

The Running Stitch – Not Just for Quilting

May 28, 2013 Jo Leichte

The running stitch – three zigs to the left, three zags to the right, repeat – has been getting a lot of notice lately in Modern Quilting as an alternative to quilting with lines of plain straight stitch. But that’s not the only way to use the running stitch. It’s also excellent for piecing together remnants of batting. … More

Congratulations to our BERNINA WeAllSew Fabric Design Contest Winners!

May 27, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

Reflecting back on our Pinterest Fabric Design Contest which ran April 1 to April 22, the outcome was amazing. Thank you so much to all of you for participating and for creating so many awesome entries. You can be proud of your work. The designs are beautiful! … More

Quilt Market Portland 2013 Review

May 24, 2013 WeAllSew

Now that last weekend’s Quilt Market in Portland has wrapped up, we can get a peek at what it was all about. Take a look at what’s up and coming in fabrics, patterns, and products! … More

Give and Get Back

May 22, 2013 Gayle Donahue

It’s no secret that people are attached to their stuff, especially the stuff that we use every day. Let’s face … More

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