The Fourth of July is less than a month away, so now is the perfect time to start making those decorations for your backyard barbecue. Cherry Guidry at WeAllSew has a quick and easy one for you to make, a Red, White, and Blue Mini Quilt which finishes at 23″ x 23″, that you'll have done in plenty of time to catch the fireworks later on.
Here's a great project just in time to send your kids off with to camp or off to college in the fall. It's a DIY Laundry Bag with a cute washing machine appliqué by Jaime David from WeAllSew.
Potholder Quilts have been around since the Civil War, and Cassandra Beaver at WeAllSew felt they were ripe with possibility for a Modern interpretation. Join her as she takes the aesthetic of this 1800s style quilt and transforms it into something you may seen at QuiltCon today.
Summer is almost here, and that means the heat is coming. While we as humans can wear hats and t-shirts to keep cool in the sweltering sun, it's a little bit harder for our four-legged furry friends. So, Corinne Sovey at WeAllSew has come up with a simple and sweet Dog Cooling Bandana that your pet can wear out and about. "The bandana is filled with polyacrylamide crystals (water storing crystals), which will help keep your dog cool after being soaked in cold water."
Everyone needs one of these quick and practical Tool Caddy and Thread Catchers from Erika Mulvenna at WeAllSew. And wouldn't it make a great gift for your friends? Drape it over your favorite armchair and load it up with your favorite tools!
Julie Bridgeman of WeAllSew has an easy way for you to make a faux-piped binding for your quilt. Julie says, "Faux piped binding is one of those sewing techniques that looks time-consuming and intricate. I’ll let you in on a little secret–it’s not!" Find out how she does it by watching the helpful video she has made and following along with her handy instructions.
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.
The winner of the fabulous BERNINA 475QE - Kaffe Edition has picked up up their brand new machine from their local dealer. This was the grand prize for our 2024 International Quilting Weekend festivities. They've sent us a picture of their prize and are overjoyed. Click through and see who won!
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 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."
National Quilting Day is this Saturday, March 16, 2024, but here at The Quilt Show, we like to celebrate all weekend long.