Sew Better, Faster & More Creatively!
Earlier this month, I introduced Feet-ology, which is my online course on BERNINA presser feet. This course is an introduction to the entire line of BERNINA presser feet (almost 100 options) and there’s a bonus class that covers the seven BERNINA attachments. I’ve put together a short video of some of the things you’ll learn […] Read more…
When putting up your Christmas tree and placing decorations around the house, don’t forget to add a cheerful look to the décor of each room. Placing holiday throw pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, and benches is a quick and easy way to carry the theme of the season throughout the entire house. I made a […] Read more…
I’m so excited to be writing this blog post – it’s all about my first online course and it’s a big one! Feet-ology is an informative course that I’ve developed as an introduction to the entire line of BERNINA presser feet (that’s right, all of them!). If you want to improve your sewing skills, finish […] Read more…
Here’s a simple Halloween mantel cover made by Kari Curley with just one evening of sewing. Kari is the owner of the BERNINAland group where you can ask questions and chat about all things BERNINA. Patchwork Presser Feet The seams in this easy project have quarter inch seam allowances so using a Patchwork presser foot […] Read more…
Do you own a BERNINA Q-Series longarm machine? Do you see one in your future? Are you interested in learning more about longarm quilting? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you’ll love the new book from BERNINA. The Big Book of Longarm Quilting is a guide to BERNINA longarm quilting. From […] Read more…
Gathering is a simple technique that is easy, even for beginners. You can stitch a long length of fabric to a shorter piece of fabric, creating fullness. Gathering is found in all types of projects. You’ll see it in garments such as gathered skirts and puffed sleeves as well as home dec items such as […] Read more…
It has been over a year and a half since I travelled to teach and I’m finally going to get back out there. Later this month I am going to go to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to teach two one-day classes about my favorite subject – presser feet! I’ll be teaching at Heirloom Creations, owned […] Read more…
If you like to explore sewing beyond fabric, paper is a logical step. Create greeting cards, mixed media art pieces, bookmarks, scrapbook pages, and other paper items. Making these types of projects is an inexpensive way to be creative because most, if not all, of the supplies needed may be things that you already have […] Read more…
A few weeks ago, I gave you a sneak peek at my latest embroidery project and now I’m ready to show you my finished wall hanging. Click here to see my previous post that shows the beginning of my Modern Petals wall hanging. I embroidered 16 tiles and stitched them together to make a small […] Read more…
You may remember at the first of 2021, I promised to post one art quilt a month. If you’ve been paying attention, you have also noticed that I’ve fallen behind on that promise. In an effort toward catching up, I’m posting a unique little quilt that I hope inspires you to have fun making your […] Read more…