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."
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.
Have your quilts always been square or rectangular? Do you want to change things up? Julie Bridgeman at WeAllSew is here to help with a tutorial on How to Finish a Quilt with Wavy Binding. Find out how she does it and make your next quilt one that breaks outside of the box.
From Ricky: "Join me as I load my One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Quilt onto my BERNINA Q24 and use the Q-matic Longarm Quilting Automation System to quilt it!"
Melissa Mortenson from the Polka Dot Chair Blog and WeAllSew has created a tutorial to make adorable Embroidery Hoop Hanging Baskets. These baskets, while being an outlet for your creative side, will also help you get your studio organized to start the year out with a clean slate.
Do you know how you'll be accessorizing for your New Year's Eve party tonight? Well, if you're having trouble choosing the right earrings, Kate Toney at WeAllSew is here to help you out. She will show you how to Digitize Your Own NYE Earrings using BERNINA software to "add some extra sparkle" to your end-of-the-year look.
From Sharon Madsen at WeAllSew: "While many like to ring in the New Year sparkling with satin and sequins, I enjoy wearing jeans and adding some glitz and glamor with accessories. No matter what you wear while celebrating the New Year, this easy-to-sew clutch bag is ready for any event. Sew it in denim with an eye-catching circular design created with metallic thread for extra sparkle, or sew a velvet one with a circular design and fringe created using decorative trims."
As the year winds down, everyone starts to make their lists of what the best items of the year are. That includes those in the quilting world as well as they compile lists of the best quilts they saw, the best sewing machines they worked with, and, in the case of BERNINA, their Top Five Best-Selling Presser Feet of 2023. What made the list? Do you have any of these feet?
From Leni Levenson Wiener at WeAllSew: "Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights, and what exemplifies that more than the Hanukkah menorah? This pieced table runner (which you can probably make from fabrics in your stash) is just the way to add a festive spirit to your house for the holiday."