From Erika Mulvenna at WeAllSew: "If you’re tired of fishing for lost phones and remotes in your couch cushions, try this DIY Remote Caddy to keep them all organized. The inside pockets comfortably hold two smart phones, and the outside pockets hold 3 remote controls. It’s also a handy place to store eyeglasses and keep those out of the couch cushions, too!"
Minki Kim at WeAllSew is sharing how to make a quick Embellished Zipper Pouch. "It is perfect for travel, storage at home, as a gift, or for any reason. Easy to follow sewing instructions will have you finish this little handy bag in one afternoon!" A nice little gift for Mother's Day perhaps?
Let Lori Kennedy at WeAllSew show you how to "go Jurassic" on your next quilt by demonstrating how to free-motion quilt a Dinosaur Motif. You'll have a Tyrannosaurus-sized amount of fun adding these designs to any of your projects.
Inspired by summer sunsets and in need of a bucket bag, Giuseppe Ribaudo at WeAllSew came up with this wonderful, trendy and functional, Flying Geese Patchwork Bag.
From Stacy Schlyer at WeAllSew: "When it comes to changing up home decor, don’t forget the floor! Adding a floor cloth to your entryway, kitchen, bedroom, or even the bathroom can coordinate your look and transform a room. This modern looking design can fit in with any style and is simple to make. Plus, it’s easy to change the size of your cloth just by adding more blocks."
How do you like your outfits and décor to look? Plain and boring, or awesome and full of decorative and fun details? The latter sounds better to us, and Candice Odeen over at WeAllSew has the tutorial just for you to make that happen. "Learn how to make a sawtooth star patch with the embroidery module of your machine," and make your jacket, blanket, or whatever you choose to decorate, be the envy of all your friends.
We get it, the Serger can be a little bit scary if you've never used one before. But fear not, because Silvia Sutters over at WeAllSew has the inside track to the basic knowledge you need to turn your serger from enemy to ally in no time flat. Plus, we couldn't get through Serger Month without at least addressing the basics at some point (get it?).
From Susan Beck at WeAllSew: "Fabric feeding isn’t something we think about very often, but it can be important to the final results of your sewing projects. Poor feeding of the fabric can result in mismatched patterns, ill-fitting garments, and misaligned projects. Walking Foot #50 and the Dual Feed available on some BERNINA models can help." Learn the differences between the two feet and find out which one you should use for which project.
Easter is one week from today, so do you have your decorations all set? If your answer was no, and you have a stash of remnants lying around, than do we have the project for you! Kelly Dempsey at WeAllSew is ready to get you into the Easter spirit by showing you how to turn those fabrics into a Remnant Eco Easter Egg Pillow that can act as the centerpiece to your Easter egg hunt or be the decorative pillow that your guests will just love.
From Erika Mulvenna at WeAllSew: "Learn to make a little tea wallet with scraps of fabric to go anywhere with a selection of your favorite teas! Not only is the tea wallet a great project for using up small scraps from your stash, but it also makes the perfect gift for anyone who loves tea (Mother’s Day, teacher appreciation, International Tea Day, or hostess gift)."
From PBS Wisconsin: "Rhonda Pierce of Euro-notions SCHMETZ needles shares the differences between needle types along with needle facts. Piecing and quilting? Sewing with knits? What needle should you use? Selecting the appropriate needle can make the difference between struggling with stitches and sewing with ease. Elevate your confidence in machine needle selection."
From Kris Vierra at WeAllSew: "I love to cook and bake, and part of the fun is the joy that comes from sharing my creations with friends and family. This Casserole Carrier Bag Tutorial will give you an easy, and stylish, way to share your favorite dishes any place you want. It will help keep hot dishes hot, and cold dishes cold, while making it easy to transport a standard 13X9 inch pan to any occasion."
Pat Bravo at WeAllSew has the perfect compliment to add to your Shamrock Table Runner for the upcoming holiday next week. She has a tutorial for you on how to sew a St. Patrick’s Day Placemat using the reverse appliqué technique. See how she does it and then make one (or two or three) for yourself for next Sunday.
St. Patrick's Day is two weeks from today, so that gives you plenty of time to make some decorations. How will you decorate your place? One such option includes this Shamrock Table Runner from Joan Ford at WeAllSew. Perfect for adorning the length of your dining room table, this festive and fun table runner will surely bring the green you've been looking for.
Sometimes quilters can get caught up in their quilting and spend all day at their machines. While this may be good for the project you're working on, it is NOT good for your body. You need to take the time to take care of yourself so CAN spend long hours quilting. Yoga can be a great way to do that, and former TQS guest and teacher Kris Vierra has a project for you that combines both quilting and yoga. She will teach how to create an Upcycled Jeans Yoga Bag and has some poses specifically geared toward sewists to help you out.
As quilters, from time to time, we get in the habit of making one thing over and over just because we love it so much. Whether it's log cabin blocks, star blocks, or doilies, we'll keep making them until we find our next obsession. Well, does Kate Toney at WeAllSew have one for you. Learn from Kate how to Machine Embroider a Rope Bowl, but be warned, once you start you might not stop. She says, "Once you start sewing them up and adding awesome designer details like wrapped yarn, painted rope and more, you’re gonna be so eager to keep making more and more bowls."
Even though Valentine's Day just ended, there are still plenty of holidays coming up, including St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and so many more. So how will you celebrate those holidays? You don't just want to give your loved ones a store-bought card, you want to give them something more. Sally Manke at WeAllSew has the perfect solution with a tutorial to make Decorative Stitched Holiday Cards.
We all have that hoodie that we love. You know the one, the one that you wear every single day even if it isn't cold outside. Well, what if your hoodie has seen better days and needs a little T.L.C. Sylvain Bergeron at WeAllSew is here to help by showing you how to Mend Your Well-Loved Hoodie so that it'll be ready to keep you warm and cozy for years to come.
Did the new year bring you or a loved one a new baby into your life? Is there a baby shower in your near future? Well, Victoria Stone of Okan Arts has a perfect gift for any of those situations with a quick and useful project for making Yukata-Cotton-Lined Denim Bibs for the tiny ones.