While the month of frights has only just begun, why not an EXTRA early start on a gift for that other holiday coming up (you know, the one in December). at WeAllSew has a nifty way to make a Double Pot Holder with Hand Pockets for the chef in your life!
Did you like the Sugar Skull Mug Rug from yesterday's newsletter? Why not continue the theme in your Halloween decorations and add this Spooky Halloween Border with Sugar Skulls from Lori Kennedy at WeAllSew to one of your quilts. It will make a frighteningly good addition!
With October only a few days away, there's no better time to get a head start on your Halloween directions. For starters, how about a Sugar Skull Mug Rug from Erika Mulvenna at WeAllSew. It's a great project "to celebrate Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, or any day you are feeling a little spooky."
Katie Kortman and her family are stationed in Japan with the US Navy. Her young son has been attending early preschool (Yochien) and she noticed that the other children were taking their lunches in bento lunch sacks. She wanted her son to have one has well and set about learning to make one, which she did. Learn how to make one for yourself from this tutorial at WeAllSew.
Laura Ann Coia at SewVeryEasy has a free pattern for a Little Artist Apron or Bib for that little one in your life. Watch the video to see how she does it, and then snag the FREE pattern.
These pots of pincushions won't prick your fingers. Take a look at this tutorial on how to create these prickly pincushions from Hayley Grzych at WeAllSew.
TQS guest and teacher Melinda Bula has some great tips to show you how you can plan and practice your quilting lines for your free motion designs on an iPad, and she does it without having to make a single stitch first!
When a pair of jeans can no longer be worn, there's no need to throw them away because they can always become something else. Debbi Lashbrook at WeAllSew is here to show you how to upcycle those old jean pockets into a fun denim organizer. After all, the DNA for many more great projects is right there in the "jeans"!
How many times have you spent the day ironing away and after you've completed your great work all you feel is pain? It's probably because you aren't ironing the proper way. Rose Parr from C&T Publishing, and author of Sew Healthy & Happy, is here to show "you how to iron safely" and do away with the pain!
Every quilter has a bin, or a spot, or a pile, or a corner full, of scraps that they are saving for the perfect project. Well, maybe this could be that project for you! Katie Kortman at WeAllSew has a tutorial for you on how to take that mess of scraps just sitting somewhere in your house and turn them into a beautiful quilted jacket just waiting to be shown off to your friends.
"Make a fun little color wheel pincushion to brighten up your sewing space with this free paper pieced pattern and tutorial. Customize your color wheel colors to remind you of your favorite color system, or create your very own personal color wheel."
It's almost time for back to school, and Julie Bridgeman at WeAllSew has a great tutorial on how to sew a sandwich bag for your kid. Get the scoop on how to be prepared not only for class, but lunch as well!
Amanda Murphy is showing a number of quick videos highlighting her tips for free-motion quilting swirls at WeAllSew. They give such great texture and movement to a quilt, yet people frequently struggle to find a style that suits them. But once you learn the basic rhythm, there are so many variations that you’ll be sure to find one that you enjoy.
Cotton has been woven to make fabric for thousands of years. Today, this natural fabric is available in a variety of weights, colors, patterns, and weaves. Quilters, especially traditional quilters, primarily use quilting cotton in their quilts. Learn the best way to use quilting cotton when you sew!
In Part 2 of BERNINA's Understanding a Stitch series you'll learn how machine adjustments will affect your stitch. Then you'll learn about things like tension, stitch plates, and the many possible edit features, which will give you total control of how your stitch looks. Learn how to take control of your machine with BERNINA Educator Debbie Cacciamani.
If you liked BERNINA's video on how to choose the perfect needle to sew with, then you will love their video on the next logical step, understanding the stitch that you are going to make with that needle. "learn how a stitch is created, what factors affect how the stitch looks" and so much more!
What is as inexpensive as a magazine to make, but as beautiful as an engagement ring? A Diamond Quilt Block, and you can learn how to make one with ease from the help of TQS guest MJ Kinman. Utilize her freezer paper piecing technique and have a stunning diamond in your hands in no time!