Have you ever wanted to tweak an embroidery design without the hassle and expense of software packages? One of my favorite features on the new BERNINA 790 PLUS and 880 PLUS (as well as upgrades!) will help you do just that! The new group and ungroup functions will help you edit, adjust, and customize existing More …
Turn your favorite four-legged friend into a huggable decorative pillow. No worries, it’s easier than it seems! Materials to Sew a Pet Appliqué Pillow Photo of your favorite pet Pillow Form—use any size you want, we used 18″ Assorted fabrics in a range of textures and colors C&T Publishing’s Quilter’s Freezer Paper Sheets Roxanne’s Glue More …
While organizing my sewing room a couple of weeks ago, I came across some Artisan Fabrics that I had laying around, and of course I had to come up with a new project for it. So I decided to create this bohemian Gypsy Queen Pillow Case, which also has a bit of The Denim Studio More …
Looking for a quick way to add color and drama to your next party? These tulle table runners create a huge impact and take just a few minutes to sew. More …
Classic lines and simple geometry add a distinctive touch to your décor. Have fun with contrasting colors or indulge your fondness for tone-on-tone subtlety. The result is a simple object with striking effect. More …
Check out these adorable Halloween pillows from Betty Stoltenburg, The Sewing Room, Beaverton, OR. They’re BOO-tiful! More …
One of my favorite things to do is spend hours on the web seeing what other creative types are doing with their sewing machines. All it takes is to land on one fantastic creation and then there you go—from blog to blog to Pinterest to Flicker to whoops!—down the wormhole! But it’s an inspired trip. More …
My oldest daughter is off to college this month! She will be 1,600 miles away from home so I thought I’d make her a little something for her dorm room to help her remember us while she is away.
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Antique quilting meets modern method. We all cherish hand-quilted antiques but we don’t always have the time to honor this wonderful tradition. Luckily, there is a faster way! Recreate the traditional look of bluework with a hand-look stitch on your sewing machine. Revive tradition and create the heirlooms of tomorrow. More …
I guess it’s true. All memories are colored the way we’d most like to remember them. Here I’ve applied “color-drenched lenses” to revisit a vintage family photo, then incorporated the resulting images into patchwork pillows. More …