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How to Make a Mail Organizer

May 10, 2012 WeAllSew

Does your desk eat your mail? Does it disappear into oblivion? The solution is simple. This trendy mail organizer will keep your mail handy until you’re ready to open it… or mail it out. Dress it up with your favorite fabric, add a touch of embroidery, and you have a creative answer to everyday clutter.
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Sewing with Sherpa

May 9, 2012 Kerry Finn

Stitch up a cozy sherpa jacket for your little girl, and make a matching one for dolly. Kerry’s tips for stitching sherpa make it easy! … More

Modern Heirloom Dress

May 8, 2012 Elva Mungai

The bodice of my Modern Heirloom Dress combines traditional heirloom techniques – lace insertion, entredeux, and Swiss-embroidered trims – with Spanish hemstitching. This technique was easy to stitch with the help of the new Spanish Hemstitch Attachment. … More

Meet the Experts: Stacy Schyler

May 7, 2012 Stacy Schlyer

Meet Stacy Schlyer, a self-taught sewer who has truly embraced her passion and become an undeniable fabric junkie. Her recent blog posts for WeAllSew include “Mug Rugs,” “Maxi Skirt,” “Eye Spy Bags,” and “Online Fabric Shopping. … More

Make An Apron for Mom

May 5, 2012 WeAllSew

A handmade apron makes a wonderful gift, especially for Mother’s Day. Here are a handful of our favorite free apron projects and tutorials, including a vintage inspired apron pop bottle cozy! … More

Make Yourself at Home! The BERNINA USA WeAllSew Challenge – #2 of 3 – Begins Today!

May 3, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Get your sewing machines ready, today is the official start of the second WeAllSew Challenge! … More

AQS Paducah Quilt Show 2012

May 3, 2012 Erika Mulvenna

This past weekend was my first ever trip to the American Quilter’s Society Show and Contest in Paducah, Kentucky. As I walked around the show, I noticed a few trends that really sparked my interest, read all about it! … More

Kickin’ Cancer

May 2, 2012 WeAllSew

Our technician, Darren, is a survivor. He was treated for Hodgkins about 8 years ago, and is very involved in Relay for Life. He asked us if we would help him make a quilt for auction, so naturally – we said yes! The theme this year is “Give Cancer the Boot.” … More

The “Eighty-Dollar” Serged Top

May 1, 2012 Debbi Lashbrook

Nowadays, we usually don’t sew to save money, but this is one of those times when sewing really saved! My daughter has a birthday coming up soon and we were shopping about a month ago when she found a top that she loved….it was $80.00. … More

Meet the Experts: Debbi Lashbrook

April 30, 2012 WeAllSew

Meet Debbi Lashbrook, educator and trainer for BERNINA of America, Inc. Her blog posts include “Spirograph Quilt,” “Decorative Stitches à la CutWork” and “Audition Applique Fabrics in Your Embroidery Software.”
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Meet Dress Upcycle Challenge Winner Erin Walker!

April 28, 2012 WeAllSew

It’s hard to believe my stroll into Beatnik Betty’s would turn out like this!! When BERNINA staff suggested I send a picture of my sewing room, I actually laughed out loud. My sewing room consists of an overcrowded and un-organized craft closet, and an old table my 2-year-old uses for crafts in our office/playroom! … More

Time For Tea! Tea Wallet Tutorial

April 26, 2012 WeAllSew

If you love drinking tea as much as we do, then you’ll also love this project! … More

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