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Pretty Pincushion Projects

January 18, 2013 WeAllSew

Sometimes it’s the little details that count, like having a pretty pincushion to hold all your pins in place. Here are some free pincushion projects to get you inspired to stitch up your own pretty interpretation. … More

The City Quilter on Public Television: “New York Originals”

January 17, 2013 Jo Leichte

Some exciting news from The City Quilter in NYC! They are one of the small businesses profiled in “New York Originals,” a national public television documentary series featuring thirty “small gems” in NYC that have “stood the test of time.” … More

Not Your Grandmother’s Quilted Jacket

January 16, 2013 WeAllSew

One of WeAllSew’s newest blog experts, Mimi Goodwin of Mimi G Style shows us that pushing your limits and venturing out of your comfort zone can be a beautiful thing! Some leather, pretty prints, a chevron zigzag quilt tutorial and an old Butterick pattern were used to create this stylish update to the quilted jacket. … More

Storybook Quilts – A True Story Turned Into Children’s Quilted Fantasy

January 15, 2013 WeAllSew

My neighbor’s flowers were being taken…just the tops…and she was baffled. Where could they be? Maybe a furry critter was eating them? We laughed and decided the mystery was solved. The situation tickled my funny bone so I wrote it down as a children’s mystery story. Then I thought, “What about the critter’s story?” … More

Sewing on Clear Vinyl! My New Sewing Tote

January 14, 2013 Jo Leichte

Karen Betts writes: I just finished sewing the coolest project! I saw the pattern, “Classmate” by Atkinson Designs, at my local BERNINA store, Nancy’s Calico Patch in Newport News, VA. This was the first time I’d sewn with clear vinyl – and it was amazingly fun and easy!! … More

Jessica’s Wedding Gown, Part 3: A Step Back in Time

January 14, 2013 Debbi Lashbrook

This is not the first wedding dress I’ve made for Jessica. I ran across a picture of the first one—she was 4 or 5 years old and I’m trying to think of a way to incorporate this picture into the wedding. Any ideas will be appreciated! … More

Sew to Serve: The Pink Slipper Project

January 11, 2013 WeAllSew

The Pink Slipper Project offers a wonderful opportunity to sew to serve others! Read about how you can help by stitching a pair of cozy slippers for a woman in need. … More

Introducing Pat Bravo, WeAllSew’s Newest Expert

January 10, 2013 Pat Bravo

My name is Pat Bravo and I’m BERNINA’s newest addition to the WeAllSew Experts family. Being a BERNINA owner allows me to create a world of beautiful quilting and sewing around me. I couldn’t be more happy to be sharing all my tips and tricks with you, so I can’t wait to get started! … More

Just SEW It is Going BOLD!

January 10, 2013 Susan Beck

The upcoming Just SEW It webinar on January 17 is all about stitching that stands out! Thick topstitching threads in the needle and heavy decorative threads in the bobbin can add just the right touch of drama to your latest project. … More

FREE Sewing Magazine – Through the Needle ONLINE Issue #15

January 8, 2013 Jo Leichte

Take a peek at the contents of the latest issue of our magazine, Through the Needle ONLINE, then click the link to download your FREE copy! … More

Easy, Fast, Super Hip Gifts by JCasa

December 31, 2012 Rachel Faucett

Today’s projects are from one of our favorite sewing & handmade living blogs, JCasa, whose tag-line is a handcrafter’s mantra: Make something special every day. Jennifer Casa is a self-described mama, maker, homebody, rocker, and dreamer — all things we can certainly appreciate! … More

Stitch a Pillowcase: Sew to Serve

December 28, 2012 WeAllSew

AllPeopleQuilt.com started the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge as a way to inspire us to sew to serve others. To date there have been over 450,000 pillowcases handmade and donated to local charities by individuals across the USA! … More

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