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Keepsake Pillow for Nonni

February 2, 2013 Tari Intardonato

This picture of James and Dylan and their grandparents was taken at the Fort Worth Stockyards. The grandparents live in Torino, Italy, so they don’t get to see them very often. I wanted to make them a reminder of their time here in Texas but also something they could pack to take home with them. … More

Get Your Red On for National Wear Red Day!

February 1, 2013 WeAllSew

Put on a little red today for National Wear Red Day! … More

Alt Design Summit SLC 2013 – It Was Rad!

January 30, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

I can’t believe that ALT Design Summit is over and we are back home in Chicagoland, inspired! What a great, fun-filled event this was; meeting all the wonderful independent lifestyle bloggers, designers, true artists and adventurers, not to mention all the stylish fashionistas. … More

Grandma Camp, Part 2: Zipper Critter Dogs

January 29, 2013 Kerry Finn

My campers love dogs. What could be better than their own dog pillows, to sleep with and to hold their pj’s? I used bright, leftover fabrics in all different colors, old buttons and my collection of colored zippers. They were constant companions all camp long!
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ALT Design Summit Salt Lake City 2013

January 28, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

Owlivia Slouch Bag: A Blank Canvas

January 28, 2013 Lisa Klingbeil

My Owlivia Slouch Bag in Through the Needle ONLINE #15 uses all of the DesignWorks components plus embroidery. I have to admit that CrystalWork used is quickly becoming a favorite of mine – it’s quick and easy and I think every project needs just a little sparkle to make it pop. Don’t you? … More

Quilting Divas Retreat with Nancy Prince

January 27, 2013 WeAllSew

Nancy Prince is hosting her first-ever quilting retreat in sunny Orlando, Florida, April 30-May 5, 2013. Spend four days thread-painting with Nancy, or bring your own project to work on. Don’t know what thread painting is? Instead of using a paintbrush and paint you’ll used your sewing machine needle (the “brush”) and thread (the “paint”). … More

Sew to Serve: Snuggles Project

January 25, 2013 WeAllSew

The Snuggles Project needs help from sewers and crafters like you to serve homeless animals. Read about how you can help! … More

Fabric Postcard Valentines

January 24, 2013 WeAllSew

It’s easy to make your own fabric Valentines using bits and pieces of fabric and quilt blocks. A wonderful, personally-crafted card from a crafty person to someone who knows you love fabrics and quilting. They will love it, and you will have saved $4 to $5 on a purchased card. … More

Alt Design Summit or Bust!

January 23, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

For the second year, BERNINA of America is one of the proud sponsors at ALT Design Summit and I am fortunate that I get to attend AGAIN. My bags are over-packed and I am leaving today for a fun-filled three days in Salt Lake City! “Iamsoexcited,” is an understatement.
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Mandala Backpack

January 22, 2013 WeAllSew

Mandela is a word of Sanskrit that means circle. I used this as the theme for my granddaughter’s backpack because I wanted her to have something that she could grow with. … More

A BERNINA Story

January 21, 2013 WeAllSew

Brenda Maslowski always kids about making sure her BERNINA sewing machine is seat-belted into the vehicle before checking if anyone else is safe and secure, so you can imagine her dismay the day her machine went silent. … More

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