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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

Jessica’s Wedding Dress, Part 4: First Fitting

April 4, 2013 Debbi Lashbrook

The day arrived for the first fitting of the wedding dress. Of course I had to make the test dress pink, since her very first wedding dress was a pink satin that I made when she was five years old. Since Jessica didn’t want embroidery on her wedding dress, I decided to place some on the test dress. … More

Sunrise Baby Quilt Week 6: Last Call for Entries

April 2, 2013 WeAllSew

You still have a few hours to enter your photo in our Sunrise Baby Quilt contest, but you’ll have to stitch quickly! Send a picture of your completed quilt to us at [email protected] before 11:59:59 Central. We’ll post them Wednesday, April 3, and announce a winner next week. … More

Just SEW It Webinar: Company’s Coming

April 1, 2013 WeAllSew

Get your guest room ready for special visitors using your sewing machine, a little fabric, and a lot of ingenuity. Beginner-friendly projects include simple-to-make pillows, a thoughtful bedside basket, and a felted mug rug. … More

Craftcation Video

March 30, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

As promised, here is the video with an overview of what the Craftcation DIY Conference was about, Make – Learn – Meet!

Enjoy!

Yours Alice
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Craftcation, The Makers DIY Conference

March 28, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

For all of you who followed us on Facebook the last four days, I hope you enjoyed the inspirational breeze from Ventura, California, where the second DIY conference Craftcation was held. As the photos speak for themselves, you can tell it was a blast!
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WeAllSew Pinterest Fabric Design Contest

March 27, 2013 WeAllSew

Have you ever wanted to become a fabric designer? Joining the likes of Tula Pink and Amy Butler? Starting with a blank canvas and taking your eye for color combinations and patters a step further? Well here is your chance!
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A Great Little Helper: The Free Hand System

March 26, 2013 WeAllSew

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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Sunrise Baby Quilt Sew-Along Week 5: Show Us Your Quilt

March 26, 2013 WeAllSew

Last week we completed our instructions for Erika’s Sunrise Baby Quilt, so maybe you’re wondering why we’re posting again for Week 5. Maybe you’re thinking, “I finished my quilt and it’s totally cute! What more is there to do?” Well. We have a surprise for you. … More

Off to Craftcation in Ventura, California

March 20, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

The DIY Craftcation conference starts tomorrow, and I’m very much looking forward to being there. I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural event last year and was amazed by the three-day indie business and do-it-yourself (DIY) workshop retreat.
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National Quilting Day is March 16

March 15, 2013 WeAllSew

Saturday March 16th is National Quilting Day, and we’ve got some great ideas of how to celebrate! … More

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