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Guatemalan Textiles

April 30, 2013 WeAllSew

Linda C. Teufel documented her recent trip to Guatemala with thousands of gorgeous photographs. Here she tells about some of the beautiful textiles and quilts she saw. So much color! You’ll also want to check out her blog at http://dragonthreadsopenbook.blogspot.com/ … More

QR Code Quilts from Georgia Bonesteel

April 29, 2013 WeAllSew

Georgia Bonesteel made her first QR quilt for her son Paul at www.bonesteelfilms.com and because her son-in-law was so jealous she did one for his office at CocaCola. The top PR person at CocaCola called about featuring it on their blog! … More

Sewing Some Love for Boston

April 26, 2013 WeAllSew

Join with the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild to sew a little love for Boston! … More

Hot/Cold Neck Wrap for WeAllSew by Professor Pincushion

April 25, 2013 WeAllSew

Sore neck? The last thing you need is a complicated sewing project. The solution? This quick and easy wrap filled with rice and lavender. Hot or cold, its calming scent will bring relief to your neck and shoulders. Make several to give away, but keep one for yourself and remember to take time to relax. … More

Personalized Director’s Chair

April 24, 2013 WeAllSew

A removeable sleeve for a directors chair – what a super idea! Plus a lovely 50th anniversary gift idea. Thank you, Katherine, for the inspiration! … More

Happy Earth Day 2013! Upcycled T-Shirt Sleeve Drawstring Pouch

April 22, 2013 Jo Leichte

I was looking for an appropriate post for Earth Day, and then Jenelle over at TrashN2Tees told me about these little bags she makes out of t-shirt sleeves. Super idea! I pulled a pretty purple sleeve out of my stash of deconstructed t-shirts and 20 minutes later I had this cute little pouch! … More

Sew to Serve the Ovarian Cancer Quilt Project

April 19, 2013 WeAllSew

You can help the Ovarian Cancer Quilt Project heighten awareness of Ovarian Cancer and raise funds for research through quilting. … More

Fun Things You Can Do with a BERNINA Sewing Machine

April 15, 2013 WeAllSew

Ginger Pahos sent me photos of some gorgeous – and super cute! – children’s clothes she made. Don’t you wish you were 4-years old again with a closet full of dresses, jackets, and pants like these? What fun! … More

Chevron Fever

April 12, 2013 WeAllSew

While a single chevron is a V shape made with a line or a stripe, rows of chevrons next to each other create zigzags. And, these repeating chevrons have been turning up in all kinds of sewing projects lately – here are some of my favorites! … More

Jessica’s Wedding Dress, Part 5: Recommended Books

April 10, 2013 WeAllSew

My daughter’s wedding is fast approaching (Saturday!) and I will send pictures of the finished dress after the wedding. I couldn’t have made it through this wedding without my BERNINA machines! … More

Sunrise Baby Quilt Sew-Along Contest Winner

April 9, 2013 WeAllSew

Thanks to all who sewed along with us for our Sunrise Baby Quilt Sew-along! We loved seeing how you created your very own Sunrise Baby Quilts, and if you shared a photo with us you’ve entered our super goody-bag giveaway – and we’ll announce the big winner at the bottom of the post! … More

Creative Surroundings

April 8, 2013 Susan Beck

I recently had a milestone birthday (I’m not saying which one) and when my husband asked me what I wanted as a gift, I didn’t ask for diamonds, an ocean cruise, or a new wardrobe…more than anything, I wanted a sewing-room makeover! So I took myself off to IKEA to see what I could find … More

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