Where do you place your pins when your sewing? A pincushion of course. How many pincushions do you have? Most likely many. How many celebrate your sewing machine of choice? Well, only the one you have personally made. Create a pincushion that pays tribute to your hardworking BERNINA with this wonderfully inventive project from Angie Steveson at WeAllSew.
We all know that four-leaf clovers are lucky but hard to find. Pat Bravo at WeAllSew says, "Instead of finding your own luck, why not create your own magic with something handmade, especially with St. Patrick’s Day around the corner." Learn how to make your own St. Patrick's Day Wall Hanging that is shaped like a four-leaf clover in this fun tutorial.
It's National Embroidery Month, so why not try something that you may have never thought of doing, like embroidering on leather. It's not at difficult as it sounds, and Kate Toney at WeAllSew will show you the tools and tips you need to make it a smooth and easy process.
Cherry Guidry of Cherry Blossoms at WeAllSew has created a Valentine inspired treat. It's an easy Be My Valentine Table Runner that would also work as a bed runner. Or, use the individual blocks to make a few quick pillows. Make the table runner, the bed runner, the pillows, or all three, and fall in love with these quick creative projects leading up to Valentine's Day.
They say good things come in small packages. That's why it'll be so much more fun to create this Paper Pieced Mini Quilt from Pat Bravo over at WeAllSew. Find out why paper piecing is one of the easiest methods for creating not only mini quilts, but regular, and large ones too!
Valentine's Day is one week away, which means there's still plenty of time to make something special for that quilting friend you love in your life (or as gift for yourself). Might we suggest this Valentine Heart Box from Kerry Goulder at WeAllSew that you can fill with threads, fabric scraps, or chocolate!
Rick Rack has been showing up on all kinds of items from craft projects to custom clothes. Erica Bunker at WeAllSew shows you how to add Rick Rack Trim to your favorite project.
The cold Winter months are harsh for many, but they give way to the utter delight of the Spring season with blooming flowers and sunshine on the horizon. To get you in the mood for Spring, why not create an accessory that you can add your own personal flourish to that will be perfect for the season ahead. Sharon Madsen will show you just how to do that with her tutorial from WeAllSew on how to make a Personalized Bucket Hat.
It’s all hands on-deck as Lori Kennedy at WeAllSew gives you step-by-step instructions for stitching a row of anchors to fill a border.
If there is one thing that all garment sewers know, it's that you are usually doing a lot of pressing. But how do you press that perfect piece every time? Look no further, because Megann Freese over at WeAllSew has a fast and easy pattern to make you a Pressing Ham, also known as a tailor’s ham, that will help you press your garments right each and every time!
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's the perfect time to get working on that project for the one you love. And Lori Kennedy of WeAllSew will show you how to Free-Motion Quilt Hearts in a Border to put that love in your project.
Here's another quick gift you can have fun making while creating a small treasure for your friend to enjoy.
Need to make a quick gift for Valentine's Day? Stacy Schlyer at WeAllSew has got you covered with these Whimsical Heart Coasters.
We all love our pets, and we share that love with them every day by giving them hugs, kisses, and playtime. But that's how you show your pet you love them. How do you show the rest of the world that love? By making a quilt of your pet of course. Debbi Lashbrook at WeAllShow will show you how to create a fun quilt of your pet's silhouette using BERNINA's DesignerPlus Embroidery Software and your embroidery machine.
Many of us of New Year's resolutions that we have set for ourselves for the coming year, and we'd like to think that some of them are sewing and quilting related. Whether it's finish that UFO that's been lying around, or learn a new technique, there's plenty goals you can set for yourself to become a better quilter. And Heather Grant at WeAllSew is here to help with that, by providing you with a handy Goal Planning Worksheet for you to fill out to manage what's ahead.
Want to practice your free-motion quilting and make a fun holiday project at the same time? Lori Kennedy at WeAllSew shows you how to create a "vase quilt", just a bit bigger than a mug rug, while working on your free-motion quilting. Free motion-quilting what you may ask? Snowmen, of course!
Winter is approaching, the months are getting holder, and everyone wants to stay warm and cozy, whether you're a full grown adult or a tiny tyke. But our littlest humans need a bit more help in that department, and that's where Jaime David at WeAllSew comes in. She has a quick Baby Beanie project for you to make a tiny and warm hat that is perfect for your toddler or to gift to anyone you know who just became new parents.
With the Thanksgiving over, it's time for some to start thinking about how they will decorate for Christmas (if they haven't done so already). With that in mind, Kate Toney at WeAllSew has your next giant project to get you into the holiday spirit with a tutorial on how to make Jumbo Stitch Quilted Christmas Stockings.
When it comes time for Thanksgiving some people have ten, twenty, maybe even thirty family members over for dinner, and when there are that many people there it can be hard to remember everyone's names (even if they are your family members). But Pat Bravo at WeAllSew has a quick and easy project to create Thanksgiving Name Tags so that everyone can have a good time and know each other too!
What is a great gift for someone and takes just a small part of your day to make? A Quilty Holiday Ornament! Art Gallery Fabrics over at WeAllSew has some fun designs for you to make, personalize as your own, and hand out to your friends and family. They would make great party favors for everyone to take home after Thanksgiving dinner next week.